The Battle of Chaeronea

Description: The Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC) was a decisive battle of the Third Sacred War, fought between the forces of Philip II of Macedon and an alliance of Greek city-states led by Thebes and Athens.
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In what year did the Battle of Chaeronea take place?

  1. 338 BC

  2. 337 BC

  3. 336 BC

  4. 335 BC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Chaeronea took place in 338 BC.

Who led the Macedonian army at the Battle of Chaeronea?

  1. Philip II

  2. Alexander the Great

  3. Antigonus I Monophthalmus

  4. Cassander


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Philip II of Macedon led the Macedonian army at the Battle of Chaeronea.

Which Greek city-states formed an alliance against Philip II?

  1. Thebes and Athens

  2. Sparta and Corinth

  3. Thessaly and Epirus

  4. Phocis and Locris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thebes and Athens formed an alliance against Philip II.

Who commanded the Theban army at the Battle of Chaeronea?

  1. Epaminondas

  2. Pelopidas

  3. Gorgidas

  4. Menon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gorgidas commanded the Theban army at the Battle of Chaeronea.

Who commanded the Athenian army at the Battle of Chaeronea?

  1. Demosthenes

  2. Lycurgus

  3. Phocion

  4. Chares


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chares commanded the Athenian army at the Battle of Chaeronea.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronea?

  1. A Macedonian victory

  2. A Greek victory

  3. A draw

  4. A stalemate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Chaeronea was a Macedonian victory.

What were the consequences of the Battle of Chaeronea for Greece?

  1. The end of Greek independence

  2. The rise of Macedon

  3. The spread of Hellenistic culture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Chaeronea led to the end of Greek independence, the rise of Macedon, and the spread of Hellenistic culture.

How did the Battle of Chaeronea affect the career of Alexander the Great?

  1. It made him king of Macedon

  2. It gave him military experience

  3. It inspired him to conquer Persia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Chaeronea made Alexander the Great king of Macedon, gave him military experience, and inspired him to conquer Persia.

Which famous Greek philosopher was present at the Battle of Chaeronea?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Diogenes

  4. Epicurus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aristotle was present at the Battle of Chaeronea as a tutor to Alexander the Great.

What was the name of the Macedonian phalanx, which played a key role in the Macedonian victory at Chaeronea?

  1. The Sacred Band

  2. The Hoplite Phalanx

  3. The Macedonian Phalanx

  4. The Spartan Phalanx


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Macedonian Phalanx was a key factor in the Macedonian victory at Chaeronea.

Which Greek city-state was the first to surrender to Philip II after the Battle of Chaeronea?

  1. Thebes

  2. Athens

  3. Sparta

  4. Corinth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thebes was the first Greek city-state to surrender to Philip II after the Battle of Chaeronea.

What was the name of the peace treaty that Philip II imposed on the Greek city-states after the Battle of Chaeronea?

  1. The Peace of Antalcidas

  2. The Peace of Callias

  3. The Peace of Nicias

  4. The Peace of Chaeronea


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Peace of Chaeronea was the peace treaty that Philip II imposed on the Greek city-states after the Battle of Chaeronea.

Which Greek city-state was the most opposed to Philip II's rule after the Battle of Chaeronea?

  1. Thebes

  2. Athens

  3. Sparta

  4. Corinth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Athens was the most opposed to Philip II's rule after the Battle of Chaeronea.

What was the name of the Athenian orator who opposed Philip II and urged the Athenians to fight against him?

  1. Demosthenes

  2. Lycurgus

  3. Phocion

  4. Chares


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Demosthenes was the Athenian orator who opposed Philip II and urged the Athenians to fight against him.

What was the name of the Macedonian general who defeated the Greek alliance at the Battle of Chaeronea?

  1. Parmenio

  2. Antipatros

  3. Philotas

  4. Alexander the Great


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alexander the Great was the Macedonian general who defeated the Greek alliance at the Battle of Chaeronea.

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