Which of the Following Was NOT One of Philip II's

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of Philip II's military reforms?

• A)He abandoned the phalanx formation as too ineffective and inefficient.
• B)He made use of cavalry contingents in breaking the opposing line of battle.
• C)His warriors used a longer thrusting spear, double that of the Greek hoplite.
• D)He made use of engineers who designed catapults to destroy enemy fortifications.
• E)His infantrymen carried smaller shields and shorter swords than Greek hoplites.

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