What regions did Ptolemy II's empire include?
India and Persia
The Aegean and Levant
France and England
Southern Africa and Madagascar
Answer
The Ptolemaic Empire, ruled by Ptolemy II, encompassed various regions. It included the Aegean Sea, a vital maritime region with numerous islands and coastal areas. The Levant, referring to the eastern Mediterranean coastal region, was also under Ptolemaic control. This region encompassed modern-day Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and parts of Syria.
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