The Hellenistic era describes an age that saw
A)the extension and imitation of Greek culture throughout the ancient Near East.
B)the absence of autocratic power for nearly three centuries.
C)the disappearance of a Greek cultural legacy until Roman times.
D)Alexander's successors maintain a united empire until Roman times.
E)the disappearance of Greek religious beliefs and practices.

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The Hellenistic era was characterized by the spread of Greek culture across the ancient Near East, as seen in the art, architecture, language, and literature of the period. This was due in large part to the conquests of Alexander the Great, who sought to spread Greek culture and ideals throughout his vast empire.

The Hellenistic Era Describes an Age That Saw