Phillip II King of Macedon - Quiz
- 1. What military formation was notably used by Philip II's army?
A) Cavalry
B) Chariots
C) Archers
D) Phalanx
- 2. Which city was the capital of the Kingdom of Macedon during Philip II's reign?
A) Rome
B) Pella
C) Athens
D) Troy
- 3. How did Philip II die?
A) Suicide
B) Natural causes
C) Assassinated
D) Died in battle
- 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) Engineering
B) Poetry
C) Diplomacy
D) Medicine
- 6. Which famous Greek playwright wrote a play called 'Philip' that praised the achievements of Philip II?
A) Sophocles
B) Aeschylus
C) Euripides
D) Aristophanes
- 7. In what year did Philip II become the King of Macedon?
A) 1000 BC
B) 200 AD
C) 500 BC
D) 359 BC
- 8. Who was the mother of Alexander the Great and one of Philip II's wives?
A) Hephaestion
B) Cleopatra VII
C) Olympias
D) Roxana
- 9. What was the age of Philip II when he became the King of Macedon?
A) 18
B) 40
C) 23
D) 32
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