Alexander the Great was a successful ruler because his actions created…
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Alexander the Great was a successful ruler because his actions created long-lasting …(1)…. on cultures that continue to the present day. One example of his legacy was the creation of Hellenistic society. Hellenism was the …(2)…… of Greek, Persian, and Egyptian cultures. During this remarkable time period, people were ……(3)…. to pursue formal education and produce many different kinds of art. New forms of math, science, and design made a great impact on society. If this new way of life had not been as successful as it was, Alexander’s legacy would not be as memorable and groundbreaking as it is even today. Because he conquered many countries and blended together many different cultures, Alexander the Great is widely recognized for his ……(4)… and credited with being one of the greatest rulers the history has ever seen.
The answer of blank 2?
- A.
combination
- B.
combinations
- C.
combining
- D.
disassociate
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Correct answer: A
Definition: combination — the act of combining or the state of being combined.
Correct answer: combination
Explanation: The sentence requires a singular noun meaning a merging or blending of cultures (a single result of mixing Greek, Persian, and Egyptian elements). "Combination" is a singular noun that matches this meaning and the grammar of "Hellenism was the ...".
combinations — Incorrect because it is plural; the sentence needs a singular noun.
combining — Incorrect because it is a verb/gerund form, not the noun required after "was the."
disassociate — Incorrect because it means to separate, which is the opposite of blending; it also does not fit the noun slot.