Philip II of Macedonia Aim: to have an overview understanding of the rule and achievements of Philip II of Macedonia Starter: From these images, what inferences can we make about Philip?
Apr 01, 2015
Philip II of MacedoniaAim: to have an overview understanding of the rule
and achievements of Philip II of Macedonia
Starter: From these images, what inferences can we make about Philip?
Philip the King• Philip was born in 382 BC-
youngest son of Amyntas III.
• He was held hostage by the Greeks in 368-365.
• Came to the throne as Macedonia was disintegrating after defeat against the Illyrians.
Two routes to expansion
• Although often regarded as a ‘bit of a brawler’ Philip was politically astute.
• He used marriages to secure his rule and to pacify other tribes/ cities.
• Philip numerous wives
Marriage and diplomacy
• On your maps (either)
• Mark on Philips Marriages (on the appropriate city/ location).
• Include a key!
The Marriages• Married the Illyrian princess Audata, thus
sealing an alliance with the Illyrians.
• Married Phila, the princess of the Macedonian region of Elimea, which strengthened Macedonian unity.
• 357 BC he married princess Olympias (Alexander's Mother) from the neighbouring country of Epirus.
If diplomacy fails…
• Marriage and diplomacy were only one way Philip expanded Macedonia’s influence across Greece.• The other way was
through war.• Typical Ancient History-
Swords, sex and Spears!
Task: Philips Campaigns
• Read the information• On your sheets
draw on Philips campaigns.• Add events to the
time line.
Assessing his campaigns
• Can we give evidence for the following:
• Philip was ambitious• Philip was a great leader• Philip was ruthless• Philip was cunning
The League of Corinth
• In 337 BC Philip marched his army to Corinth.
• He met with representatives from the major Greek states.
• They formed a new structure for governing Greece.
The League:• There was a council called Synedrion
where all member states were represented.
• All states were guaranteed their independence and legal structures.
• All armies of Greece were put under the command on one Hegemon (Philip).
• Philip used this position to declare war on Persia.
How far was the league of Corinth a result of Greece wanting to settle a score with Persia
OR
Greek states bowing to the will and ambitions of Philip?
Plenary (4 mins)
• Briefly outline two important events in the life of Philip II of Macedonia
(5 marks)