Zoroastrians have typically called Alexander the Great:

a. Alexander the Anxious.
b. Alexander the Mediocre.
c. Alexander the Conqueror.
d. Alexander the Accursed.


d. Alexander the Accursed.

Analysis:
a, b & c. Incorrect. Alexander has had a negative reputation in Zoroastrianism because of the damage done to Zoroastrianism during and after his conquering of the Persian Empire.
d. Correct. Alexander has had a negative reputation in Zoroastrianism because of the damage done to Zoroastrianism during and after his conquering of the Persian Empire.

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