Following Alexander the Great's death, which general took control of the eastern territories of Alexander's conquests?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Seleucus I Nicator
- Step 1: In the eastern territories, Seleucus I Nicator took control of Alexander's conquests. Answer: Seleucus I Nicator. Why not the others: "Ptolemy I Soter" ruled the kingdom of Egypt from his capital in Alexandria; "Antigonus Monophthalmus" controlled Asia Minor until defeated by allied Diadochi at Ipsus in 301 BC; "Demetrius Poliorcetes" was Antigonus's son famous for spectacular siege engines at Rhodes.
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