How did Alexander's military conquests further the spread of science back home in Greece?
A) Alexander used the plunder and loot from his conquests to establish new scientific academies and universities back in Greece.
B) Alexander brought scientists with him and had information, money, as well as plant and animal specimens sent back to his tutor, Aristotle.
C) Alexander encountered scientists in the regions he conquered and sent them back to Greece to spread their knowledge.
D) Inadequate logistics during Alexander's military conquests led to severe hardship for Alexander's troops, thereby necessitating new inventions and scientific inquiry.

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Alexander the Great was known for his appreciation of knowledge and learning. He took scientists with him on his campaigns and facilitated the exchange of information and specimens with Aristotle, his tutor. This helped in the spread of scientific knowledge back in Greece.

How Did Alexander's Military Conquests Further the Spread of Science