More terms and questions

Philip II- King of Macedonia that dreamed to take control of Greece and take control of Persia’s vast wealth

Macedonia- Was a kingdom located just north of Greece, that had rough terrain and cold climate

Alexander the Great- Son of Philip II, that took over his fathers’ role of being king of Macedonia

Darius III- was the king of Persia

1.     Philip II organized his troops into phalanxes of 16 men across and 16 deep, each armed with an 18- foot pike. He used this to break through enemies’ lines and then sent cavalry to crush his disorganized opponents.

2.     He was more interested in expanding his empire than in governing it. So, he became adventurous and conquered other parts.

3.    Antigonus, Ptolemy, and Seleucus all took over some time of role. But they ignored the democratic traditions of the Greek polis, and governed with complete power over their subjects