The end of the Classical Period in Greece is marked by

Select one:

A. the year Alexander becomes king.

B. the death of Philip II.

C. the year Rembrandt paints "Aristotle Contemplating a Bust of Homer."

D. the death of Alexander the Great.

E. the year Philip II becomes king.

F. the death of Homer

D. the death of Alexander the Great.

Explanation:

The Greek Classical Period goes from 480 BCE (year of the battle of Salamina) until 323 BCE when Alexander the Great dies. Greek culture reached its height during those years. After the death of Alexander, the Hellenistic empire disintegrates into smaller areas or states, as a result of division and quarrels amongs Alexander's generals.

D.

Explanation:

Classical Greece was an era of Persian Wars between fifth century B. C till the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC.

This period witnessed many wars such as wars between the Persians and the Greeks, the Athenians and the Spartans. The period also gave birth to Herodotus, the historian; Socrates, the philosopher; and Hippokrates, the physician.

So, the correct answer is option D, the Classical Greek period was ended in 323 B. C. with the death of Alexander the Great.