Which of the following was an economic effect of Alexander's conquest of Persia?
A) Trade was disrupted between Southwest Asia and Egypt.
B) The massive redistribution of Persian wealth to Mediterranean city-states spurred a widespread economic expansion.
C) Loss of revenue from the Persian Empire led to economic collapse in Southwest Asia.
D) Macedonian gold flooded the Southwest Asian markets,reducing the value of currency.

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The massive redistribution of Persian wealth to Mediterranean city-states spurred a widespread economic expansion. Alexander's conquest of Persia brought with it a tremendous amount of wealth that was distributed to his soldiers and the cities he conquered. This wealth helped to spur a widespread economic expansion throughout the Mediterranean world as trade and commerce increased.

Which of the Following Was an Economic Effect of Alexander's