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What was the primary weapon used by the Macedonian army under Philip's reorganization?
What was the primary weapon used by the Macedonian army under Philip's reorganization?
- Spear (correct)
- Short sword
- Battle axe
- Longbow
Which Greek city did Philip go to as a royal hostage, where he studied military strategy and tactics?
Which Greek city did Philip go to as a royal hostage, where he studied military strategy and tactics?
- Sparta
- Athens
- Thebes (correct)
- Corinth
Who became the King of Macedon after Alexander II was assassinated?
Who became the King of Macedon after Alexander II was assassinated?
- Amyntas III
- Amyntas IV (correct)
- Philip
- Perdiccas III
How did Philip increase the overall manpower of the army during his reorganization?
How did Philip increase the overall manpower of the army during his reorganization?
What position did Philip hold in relation to King Amyntas IV?
What position did Philip hold in relation to King Amyntas IV?
When did Philip begin his military training under famed Greek commanders in Thebes?
When did Philip begin his military training under famed Greek commanders in Thebes?
How did Philip rework the Macedonian army after becoming the guardian of King Amyntas IV?
How did Philip rework the Macedonian army after becoming the guardian of King Amyntas IV?
What was the significance of the sarissa in the Macedonian army's success?
What was the significance of the sarissa in the Macedonian army's success?
What type of sword did Philip provide to the soldiers in addition to the sarissa?
What type of sword did Philip provide to the soldiers in addition to the sarissa?
How did Philip increase the number of regular soldiers in the Macedonian army during his reorganization?
How did Philip increase the number of regular soldiers in the Macedonian army during his reorganization?
What was the role of Philip during the period when Perdiccas III was the King of Macedon?
What was the role of Philip during the period when Perdiccas III was the King of Macedon?
Why did Philip go to Thebes as a royal hostage?
Why did Philip go to Thebes as a royal hostage?
How did Philip's time in Thebes impact his military knowledge and skills?
How did Philip's time in Thebes impact his military knowledge and skills?
What happened to Philip's father and brother in the years leading up to his role in the Macedonian army?
What happened to Philip's father and brother in the years leading up to his role in the Macedonian army?
What significant change did Philip implement in the Macedonian army's weaponry during his reorganization?
What significant change did Philip implement in the Macedonian army's weaponry during his reorganization?
How did Philip's military training in Thebes contribute to his success in reorganizing the Macedonian army?
How did Philip's military training in Thebes contribute to his success in reorganizing the Macedonian army?
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