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Why was the Great Library of Alexandria important?

A) it allowed residents of the city to borrow books for free
B) it attracted brilliant scholars from around the ancient world
C) it demonstrated the wealth of Egypt under the Ptolemies
D) it reflected the dominance of Hellenistic culture

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It attracted brilliant scholars from around the world
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B)it attracted brilliant scholars from around the ancient world
I believe
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