All things Macedonian Flashcards
Philip II’s first gain of power was when he ____________.
Becomes regent for Amyntas
Introduced Greek Civilization to Macedonia. Euripides was a frequent visitor of his court.
Archelaus of Macedon
Macedonian capital gets moved from ________ to ________ by ________.
Aegea; Pella; Philip II
Heavy cavalry created by Philip II
Hetairoi
Special infantry corps which corresponded to the hetairoi
Hypaspists
Infantry battle formation used by Epaminondas and perfected by Philip II
Phalanx
Who pulled Philip II(Macedon) into the Third Sacred War?
Amphictionic League
Where’s Aristotle’s school?
Lyceum(a principle groove)
What pro-Macedon Athenian negotiated a treaty between Macedon and Athens?
Philocrates
Who fought against Macedon during the Battle of Chaeronea?
Athens and Thebes(Theagenes commanded the Sacred Band)
Who led the Macedonia cavalry at the Battle of Chaeronea?
18 year old, Alexander
What were the results of the Macedonian victory in the Battle of Chaeronea?
Philip II freed all prisoners. Athens recognized him as “General of All Greece” against common foe, Persia. Macedonian oligarch set up in Thebes. Synedrion established and Philip is proclaimed commander of Greece. Greece is finally and effectively unified.
Assembly at Corinth established by Philip II
Synedrion
Which city-state was not involved at the Synedrion?
Sparta
Who did Philip II divorce?
Olympias
Who did Philip II marry after his divorce?
Cleopatra
“Behold the man who would pass from Europe to Asia and trips in passing from couch to couch” was said to Philip II by whom?
Alexander
Who urged Pausanius to kill Philip II?
Olympias
How did Philip II die?
Stabbed by Pausanius
Who succeeded Philip II?
Alexander
Philip II’s and Alexander’s chief general. Established a foothold in Asia. Induced Alexander to revive the Persian office of Chiliarch(vizier)
Parmenio
General of Philip II; uncle of Cleopatra
Attalus
Athenian orator; urged Greeks not to fight amongst themselves, but to act together as one united people
Isocrates
Philippica
History of Philip II’s exploits; written by Theopompus
Athenian Leaders of pro-Macedonian party
Philocrates & Aeschines
Athenian Leaders of the anti-Macedonian party
Demosthenes, Hyperides & Lycurgus
Wrote the four Philippics; was presented a golden crown
Demosthenes
Orator and arch-rival of Demosthenes
Aeschines
Fought alternately for Athens and Thrace
Charidemus
Athenian elected 45 times; pro-Alexander
Phocian
Managed Theoric Fund; struck the one effective blow that Athens ever struck at Philip II
Eubulus
Blockaded Corinth from Naupactus; restored Athenian influence in Arcania
Phomion
c. 380
Archelaus of Macedon
365
Perdiccas becomes king of Macedon
359
Illyrians kill Perdiccas; Philip II becomes regent
358
Philip II works toward capturing gold mines of Thrace; moves the capital
356
Macedon allies with Olynthus; Third Sacred War
355
Aristotle establishes his school at Lyceum
349
Battle of Olynthus
346
Treaty between Macedon and Athens
338
Battle of Chaeronea
337
Philip II divorces Olympias