Macedonian Wars and Key Figures

After Alexander the Great's death, his empire was divided. By the late 3rd century BC, various kingdoms and leagues emerged. Rome, having expanded its power, clashed with Macedon in a series of wars. The First Macedonian War ended in a stalemate, but Rome's influence grew. The Second Macedonian War saw Rome defeating Philip V, leading to Macedon's diminished power. Perseus attempted to restore Macedonian strength, but the Third Macedonian War resulted in Roman victory and the division of Macedon into Roman provinces. By 148 BC, Macedonia was fully annexed, solidifying Rome's dominance in the region.

What major event led to the division of the Macedonian Empire?

• The death of Alexander the Great

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The First Punic War

• The Battle of Actium

Which league did the independent Greek states NOT join?

• Ayro League

• Atolan League

• Aayan League

• Roman League

Who did King Philip I of Macedon ally with during the Second Punic War?

• Rome

• Carthage

• Egypt

• Pergamon

What was the outcome of the First Macedonian War?

• Carthaginian intervention

• A stalemate

• Macedonian expansion

• A decisive Roman victory

What was the main reason for the Second Macedonian War?

• Philip's invasion of Athenian territory

• Carthage's alliance with Macedonia

• Rome's desire to expand into Egypt

• The rise of the Aonian League

Who led the Roman forces to victory in the Second Macedonian War?

• Antiochus II

• Titus Quintius Flamininus

• Hannibal

• Philip I

What was Perseus' main goal as the king of Macedon?

• To restore Macedonian power

• To form a new league

• To ally with Rome

• To conquer Egypt

What was the result of the Third Macedonian War?

• Roman defeat

• Carthaginian intervention

• Macedonian victory

• Macedonian division into Roman states

Who claimed to be the son of the deposed King Perseus?

• Titus Quintius Flamininus

• Philip I

• Antiochus II

• Andriscus

What was the outcome of Andriscus' rebellion?

• A peace treaty with Rome

• Macedonian independence

• Roman annexation of Macedonia

• A new Macedonian king