The War Between Macedonia and Persia Began Because

question 27

Multiple Choice

The war between Macedonia and Persia began because:

• A) Philip declared war on Persia in revenge for an act by Persia a century years earlier.
• B) Alexander the Great was a military genius and realized he could enrich Macedonia at the Persians' expense.
• C) The Macedonians were in a state of famine and launched an invasion in the attempt to acquire good agricultural lands.
• D) There was wide suspicion that Alexander had murdered his father, and Alexander realized that he would not be tried for the crime during a time of war.