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