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Question 97

How did Alexander come to rule Macedonia in 336 BCE?

  1. He inherited Persia after defeating Philip II.
  2. He succeeded his father Philip II after the king's assassination.Correct answer
  3. He was elected king of Athens after a naval victory.
  4. He replaced Darius III as ruler of Sparta.

Explanation

Alexander succeeded to the Macedonian throne after his father, Philip II, was assassinated. He did not inherit Persia at that moment, and Philip was his predecessor and parent rather than a Persian opponent.

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