Phillip II King of Macedon - Test
- 1. What military formation was notably used by Philip II's army?
A) Archers
B) Cavalry
C) Chariots
D) Phalanx
- 2. Which city was the capital of the Kingdom of Macedon during Philip II's reign?
A) Troy
B) Pella
C) Rome
D) Athens
- 3. How did Philip II die?
A) Natural causes
B) Assassinated
C) Died in battle
D) Suicide
- 4. What title did Philip II receive from the League of Corinth after his victory at Chaeronea?
A) Dictator
B) Generalissimo
C) Hegemon
D) Emperor
- 5. In addition to being a skilled military leader, Philip II was also known for his expertise in which area?
A) Poetry
B) Engineering
C) Diplomacy
D) Medicine
- 6. Which famous Greek playwright wrote a play called 'Philip' that praised the achievements of Philip II?
A) Sophocles
B) Euripides
C) Aristophanes
D) Aeschylus
- 7. In what year did Philip II become the King of Macedon?
A) 200 AD
B) 500 BC
C) 359 BC
D) 1000 BC
- 8. Who was the mother of Alexander the Great and one of Philip II's wives?
A) Roxana
B) Hephaestion
C) Olympias
D) Cleopatra VII
- 9. What was the age of Philip II when he became the King of Macedon?
A) 23
B) 18
C) 40
D) 32
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