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)