The lasting impact of Hellenistic culture is best illustrated by
A) widespread and long-lasting use of koine Greek.
B) the persistence of the polis as the center of cultural life.
C) the growth of political democracy.
D) widespread adoption of Persian culture.
E) near universal worship of Alexander as a god.
Answer: A
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