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What was a major effect of the Library of Alexandria?

A It only contained Greek works, which helped others learn about Greek culture.
B It provided ships with a safe route to the city and increased trade relationships.
C It contained scrolls from many cultures, so students built on old knowledge and spread new ideas.
D It only allowed Greek scholars in the building, which resulted in them becoming an advanced culture.

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B. It provided ships with a safe route to the city and increased trade relationships. It contained scrolls from many cultures, so students built on old knowledge and spread new ideas. It only allowed Greek scholars in the building, which resulted in them becoming an advanced culture.

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The Library was built in the Brucheion (Royal Quarter) as part of the Mouseion. Its main purpose was to show off the wealth of Egypt, with research as a lesser goal, but its contents were used to aid the ruler of Egypt.

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Answer:

C. It contained scrolls from many cultures, so students built on old knowledge and spread new ideas.

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