How were the Macedonians able to conquer Greece? Identify factors associated with both the Macedonians and the Greeks themselves.

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Philip of Macedon's effective leadership
2. Macedonian use of cavalry and a diverse selection of soldiers
3. Greek disunity and Philip's ability to manipulate the Greek states
4. The political and financial weaknesses of Athens compared to previous eras

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A) John Rockefeller's mergers with other oil companies B) Andrew Carnegie's belief in helping his working-class laborers C) Gustavus Swift's control of all aspects of meatpacking D) J. P. Morgan's belief in the "gospel of wealth"

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a. Egypt b. Saudi Arabia c. Iraq d. Syria e. Morocco

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a. trivium. b. quadrivium. c. basic. d. liberal arts. e. All of these.

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