Considering Alexander's military campaigns and his reputation for heroic ferocity, one might conclude that
A) Alexander was more calculating and careful than his reputation suggests.
B) Alexander's reckless behavior justified his reputation.
C) Alexander won his empire by luck rather than skill.
D) his reputation was the result of propaganda rather than facts.
E) he died too young to leave a lasting legacy.
Answer: A
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