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I established my kingdom in Macedonia, and further expanded it to Egypt and the Middle East. Who am I?

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Darius

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Xerxes

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Alexander

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Euclid

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The correct option is C Alexander
Darius and Xerxes were Persian Kings. Alexander the Great, the Greek who established a kingdom in Macedonia. He was also successful in annexing the two historical empires of Egypt and the Middle East. Greece witnessed great cultural developments rapidly after the death of Alexander in 323 BCE. The Greek schools of Science, Philosophy and Mathematics achieved new heights in the Greek city of Alexandria, which was built by Alexander in modern-day Egypt.

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