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Who wanted to conquer Persia but died first?
Philip II of Macedon planned an invasion to conquer Persia but was murdered shortly before the invasion began.
Was Philip II successful in conquering the Persian Empire?
He was assassinated on the eve of his departure on the campaign. His son Alexander carried out his plan.
Which statement is not true of Philip II A He was the King of Macedonia B He was assassinated C He was the father of Alexander the Great D He was a great orator who opposed the Greek attack on Persia?
He planned the attack on Persia.
Why did Alexander the Great want to conquer the Persian Empire?
Because it was bequeathed to him by his father Philip II of Macedonia. The plan was Philip's, but on the eve of his departure he was assassinated. His son Alexander then took over the project. Philip decided to conquer the Persian Empire because, having brought mainland Greece under control, Persia offered a target for his boundless ambition. His son Alexander inherited boundless ambition.
How long had Alexander been king when he first led his troops against Persia?
Alexander the Great became king of Macedonia in 336 BC after the assassination of his father, Philip II. He first led his troops against Persia in 334 BC, which means he had been king for about two years. This campaign marked the beginning of his conquests that would ultimately expand his empire across much of the known world.
What did Philip plan to do after conquering Greece?
Conquer Persia
Why couldn't Philip complete his plan of conquering Persia?
Philip II of Macedonia's plan to conquer Persia was not completed because he was assassinated in 336 BCE, before he could launch a full-scale invasion. His son, Alexander the Great, later fulfilled his father's ambition and successfully conquered Persia.
Did King Philip conquer persia why or why not?
King Philip did not conquer Persia because he was assassinated.
Did Philip form a pan-hellenie league that included all the states he conquered including Persia?
No. Philip didn't conquer Persia. Alexander did.
What advantage did the soldiers in Philip 2 have?
they had elements from Persia until Philip the 2 came.
Why didn't Philip II invade Persia?
he died
Where did the ambassadors come from to make a truce with king Philip?
From Persia
Who was the Macedonian king that planned to conquer Persia?
Philip 2.
Why did Persia invade?
He inherited the campaign from his father Philip who was in the process of mounting it when he was assasinated.
Who wanted to conquer Persia but died first?
Philip II of Macedon planned an invasion to conquer Persia but was murdered shortly before the invasion began.
Where were Philip II and Alexander from?
They were both from Persia even though they ruled over Greece.
Was Philip II successful in conquering the Persian Empire?
He was assassinated on the eve of his departure on the campaign. His son Alexander carried out his plan.
