Second Persian Invasion 387-8 BC• Led by Persian King Artaxeres• Defeated central and southern Greeks states• Known as the ‘Kings Peace’• Macedonia emerged as the leading state in

the region, unconquered by Persian and untroubled by the internal conflicts that plagued other Greek states.

Revenge on Persia?

• Both Philip II and Alexander claimed that war with Persia was necessary as revenge for the Persian conquests of the Greek states.

• Do you think this was justified?

Who is this

man?

Philip II Father of Alexander the Great

Learning Objectives

Describe and evaluate the life and achievements of Philip II and consider the significance of these achievements in the success of Alexander.

How important was Philip II in the success of Alexander the Great?

Using chapter 2 of Hamilton, complete the questions in your workbook.

Macedonia 359BC Macedonia 348BC

To what extent was Philip II a turning point in the history of Macedonia?

Evidence For Evidence Against

To what extent was Philip II a turning point in the history of Macedonia?

Evidence For Evidence Against

• Expansion – military success

• Economic security• Provided Alexander as

heir• League of Corinth• First standing army

(professional)• Disciplined army,

phalanx

• Attempted to remove Alexander from taking over

• Greek states still rebelled after his death

What was Philip’s most significant achievement?

• Increased Macedonian territory

• Defeated rival states

• Increased wealth and trading opportunities

• Solved the issue of weak leadership in Macedonia – broke strength of nobles

• Military developments and troop loyaltyHow would you rank these achievements?

What was Philip’s most significant achievement?

SPEED DEBATE

• Increased Macedonian territory increased wealth and trading opportunities

or

• Military developments and troop loyalty. Turned Macedonia into the most powerful state in Greece.