Which famous conqueror died in Babylon in 323 BCE?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Alexander the Great, king of Macedon
- Step 1: Alexander died in Babylon in June 323 BCE. Answer: Alexander the Great, king of Macedon. Why not the others: Cyrus, Hammurabi and Sargon died in other places and eras.
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