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Ptolemy III was noted for reaching the height of military and economic power initiated by?

  • Himself

  • Ptolemy I

  • Ptolemy II Philadelphus

  • Alexandros I

Answer

Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the second Greek Pharaoh of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, initiated a period of military and economic power that was continued and expanded upon by his son, Ptolemy III. Ptolemy III was a successful military commander and expanded the Ptolemaic Empire into Syria and Palestine. He also increased the power of the Egyptian navy and built up the country's economy.
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