Section 4

Question 1

Phillip 2

Answer 1

Became king of Macedonia. Though only 23 years old, he quickly proved to be a brilliant general and ruthless politician. He transformed the peasants in a well trained army. He was preparing to invade Greece. And was also trying to invade Persia, but never got the chance since he was stabbed to death by a guardsman at his daughter’s wedding. After his death his son, Alexander, took his rank as the king of Macedonia.

Question 2

Macedonia

Answer 2

People who lived in mountain villages rather than city-states. Its language was related to Greece.

Question 3

Demosthenes

Answer 3

The athenian orator who tried to warn the Greeks of the threat Philip and his army posed

Question 4

Alexander the Great

Answer 4

He was known in history for his accomplishments over the next 13 years. When Thebes, began to rebel Alexander destroyed the city. The survivors were sold into slavery. Alexander caught a fever and died at the age 32.

Question 5

Darius 3

Answer 5

Persian king, vowing to crush the Macedonians, he raised a huge army of men to face the Macedonians near Issus.