Philip II and Hellenistic Legacy

The video explores the discovery of King Philip II's tomb in 1977 by Manolis Andronikos in Vergina, Greece. The tomb, largely intact, is identified as Philip II's through artifacts and forensic evidence. The discovery offers insights into ancient Macedonian culture and burial practices. The video also details the careful excavation process and highlights Philip II's life, military innovations, and political strategies that paved the way for his son, Alexander the Great, to build a vast empire.

Who discovered the tomb of King Philip II?

• Heinrich Schliemann

• Howard Carter

• Arthur Evans

• Manolis Andronikos

What evidence supports the identification of the tomb as belonging to Philip II?

• Artifacts from the Roman period

• Inscription with Alexander's name

• Presence of a golden mask

• Location in Vergina

What type of injury was found on the remains in the tomb?

• Arm fracture

• Spinal injury

• Leg injury

• Head injury

What was a key aspect of the excavation process?

• Use of heavy machinery

• Rapid removal of artifacts

• Meticulous documentation

• Ignoring small artifacts

Which technique was used to study the remains and artifacts?

• X-ray fluorescence

• Radiocarbon dating

• DNA sequencing

• Thermoluminescence

What military innovation is Philip II credited with?

• The Roman legion

• The Greek phalanx

• The Persian cavalry

• The Macedonian phalanx

Where was Philip II born?

• Thebes

• Athens

• Sparta

• Pella

What was the League of Corinth?

• A cultural exchange program

• A trade agreement with Persia

• A federation of Greek states under Macedonian control

• A military alliance against Rome

What marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period?

• The fall of Rome

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The death of Alexander the Great

• The spread of Greek culture

What was a significant impact of Philip II's reign?

• The fall of the Persian Empire

• The unification of Greece

• The decline of Macedon

• The rise of the Roman Republic