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