Convinced now that the Greeks (and therefore the rest of the region) would not have peace if left alone, Rome decided to establish its first permanent foothold in the Greek world, and divided the Kingdom of Macedonia into four client republics. Yet, Macedonian agitation continued. The Fourth Macedonian War, 150 to 148 BC, was fought against a Macedonian pretender to the throne who was again destabilizing Greece by trying to re-establish the old kingdom. The Romans swiftly defeated the Macedonians at the Second battle of Pydna. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many republics was the Kingdom of Macedonia splintered into? ANS1 four client republics QSN2 In what year did the Fourt Macedonian War end? ANS2 148 BC QSN3 Who did Rome fight in the Fourth Macedonian War? ANS3 a Macedonian pretender to the throne QSN4 What effect did the establishment of the kingdom of Macedonia have on Greece? ANS4 destabilizing QSN5 Who could claim victory at the Second Battle of Pydna? ANS5 The Romans