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