Battle of Chaeronea

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date?August 2, 338 BC
2. What is the location?Chaeronea, Boeotia, Greece
3. What happened at the Battle of Chaeronea?It was a big fight in August 338 BC where Philip II of Macedon defeated a coalition of Greek city‑states like Athens and Thebes. The Macedonian army used a strong phalanx and powerful cavalry to win.
4. Who was Philip II and why did he fight?Philip II was the king of Macedon who wanted to unite Greece and plan a war against Persia. Athens and Thebes opposed his rule, so he fought them to keep his plans.

Hegemony: The political, military, or economic dominance of one state or group over others.
Sarissa: A very long pike, typically 13-18 feet, used by Macedonian infantry.
Companion Cavalry: The elite heavy cavalry of the Macedonian army, often led by the king or heir.
Hellenistic Age: The period following the conquests of Alexander the Great, characterized by the spread of Greek culture and influence.