What were 5 achievements of Philip II of Macedon?

Answer 1

He established the expansion of Macedonia through northern Greece.

He conquered Thrace and included it in his domain.

He cowed southern Greece and established himself as Hegemon (leader).

He manoeuvred a majority of client cities to control the Greek religious Amphyctionic League which gave a further dimension to his control of the Greek cities this plus the Hegemon authority gave him the capacity to lead the Greeks to his next goal -

He planned the capture of the Persian Empire, whih his son Alexander successfully carried out after his own premature death prevented him carrying out.

Answer 2

1. Philip II successfully reformed and modernized the Macedonian military by introducing the famous phalanx formation, which played a vital role in his military victories.
2. He expanded Macedon's territory and influence by conquering neighboring states such as Thrace and Thessaly.
3. Philip II established the League of Corinth, a coalition of Greek states that aimed to unite Greece under Macedonian leadership, effectively ending the Greek city-states' centuries of warfare.
4. He initiated a series of important public works projects, including the construction of roads, fortifications, and major buildings, which helped to improve the infrastructure and economy of his kingdom.
5. Philip's greatest achievement was setting the stage for his son, Alexander the great, by creating a powerful and centralized Macedonian state, which laid the foundation for Alexander's massive conquests.