Which statement best describes Alexander the Great’s conquest of Egypt?(1 point)

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Alexander waged fewer pitched battles during his campaign in Egypt; forced the Egyptian population to adopt Macedonian ideals and traditions; and adopted Persian religion and culture.
Alexander waged fewer pitched battles during his campaign in Egypt; forced the Egyptian population to adopt Macedonian ideals and traditions; and adopted Persian religion and culture.

Alexander waged fewer pitched battles during his campaign in Egypt; forced the Persian population to adopt Macedonian ideals and traditions; and adopted Egyptian religion and culture.
Alexander waged fewer pitched battles during his campaign in Egypt; forced the Persian population to adopt Macedonian ideals and traditions; and adopted Egyptian religion and culture.

Alexander waged several pitched battles during his campaign in Egypt; allowed the Egyptian population to keep their ideals and traditions; and adopted Egyptian religion and culture.
Alexander waged several pitched battles during his campaign in Egypt; allowed the Egyptian population to keep their ideals and traditions; and adopted Egyptian religion and culture.

Alexander waged fewer pitched battles during his campaign in Egypt; allowed the Egyptian population to keep their ideals and traditions; and adopted Egyptian religion and culture.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes Alexander the Great’s conquest of Egypt is:

Alexander waged fewer pitched battles during his campaign in Egypt; allowed the Egyptian population to keep their ideals and traditions; and adopted Egyptian religion and culture.

This statement aligns with historical accounts noting that Alexander's conquest of Egypt was relatively peaceful compared to his other campaigns, and he was generally respectful of Egyptian culture, adopting some of their religious practices and aligning himself with the local traditions.