Question

. Why did King Philip II of Macedonia take an interest in conquering Greece?

A. Philip grew interested in the strength of the Thebans and vowed to conquer them.
B. His 18-year-old son, Alexander, encouraged him to conquer the Aegean states.
C. Philip wished to gain control of the Theban army, known as the "Sacred Band of 300 Thebans."
D. As a child he lived in Thebes and came to embrace the ways of the Thebans.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) As a child he lived in Thebes and came to embrace the ways of the Thebans.

King Philip II of Macedonia took an interest in conquering Greece because as a child he lived in Thebes and came to embrace the ways of the Thebans.

King Philip II of Macedonia belonged to the Argead dynasty of rulers. He was the son of King Amintas III. But he is most famous for being the father of the great warrior of Macedon, Alexander the Great. King Philip developed smart strategic military techniques and formation that created advantages for his army and helped conquer the territories of Greece.