Which ruler established the dynasty that governed Egypt during the Hellenistic period?
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Correct answer: Ptolemy I
Ptolemy I founded the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt after Alexander the Great's empire fragmented among his generals. His rule transformed Alexandria into a premier center of Hellenistic culture, home to the famous Library and Mouseion.
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