Education
. One significant by-product of Alexander’s reign was the establishment
of Greek as a universal language throughout the empire. Historians say that
a single, universally spoken language helped to simplify commerce, education,
and daily communication in the vast empire Alexander created. In the 20th
century, people often disagree over whether a single national language is
still a beneficial concept in modern countries. Debate the advantages and
disadvantages of having a national language today.