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What military reform did King Philip II of Macedonia implement?
What military reform did King Philip II of Macedonia implement?
- Long thrusting spears for soldiers (correct)
- New archery techniques
- Use of cavalry units
- Formation of small guerrilla squads
Why did Philip establish the League of Corinth?
Why did Philip establish the League of Corinth?
- To form an alliance with Persia
- To create a unified Greek force against other city-states (correct)
- To seek revenge on Sparta
- To conquer Macedonian territories
How did Sparta respond when Philip threatened to march against them?
How did Sparta respond when Philip threatened to march against them?
- FRIEND
- BOTH
- NEITHER (correct)
- ENEMY
What action did Alexander take against Thebes when they refused to submit to his rule?
What action did Alexander take against Thebes when they refused to submit to his rule?
Which region did Alexander first invade in his conquest of Persia?
Which region did Alexander first invade in his conquest of Persia?
What event led to the emperor Darius III fleeing during the Battle of Issus?
What event led to the emperor Darius III fleeing during the Battle of Issus?
In what manner did Alexander punish the resistance of the city of Tyre?
In what manner did Alexander punish the resistance of the city of Tyre?
How did Alexander establish control over Egypt after defeating the Persians?
How did Alexander establish control over Egypt after defeating the Persians?
What title did Alexander give himself after conquering the Persian Empire?
What title did Alexander give himself after conquering the Persian Empire?
Why did Alexander's men demand to cease their conquests in India?
Why did Alexander's men demand to cease their conquests in India?
What does the term 'Hellenization' refer to in the context of Alexander the Great?
What does the term 'Hellenization' refer to in the context of Alexander the Great?
Why was Macedonia initially considered an uncultured region by many Greeks in the south?
Why was Macedonia initially considered an uncultured region by many Greeks in the south?
How did Alexander's conquests contribute to the spread of Hellenism?
How did Alexander's conquests contribute to the spread of Hellenism?
What belief is central to Hellenism as described in the text?
What belief is central to Hellenism as described in the text?
How did King Philip II's reign influence Alexander the Great's rise to power?
How did King Philip II's reign influence Alexander the Great's rise to power?
