Rome's preoccupation with its war with Carthage provided an opportunity for Philip V of the kingdom of Macedonia, located in the north of the Greek peninsula, to attempt to extend his power westward. Philip sent ambassadors to Hannibal's camp in Italy, to negotiate an alliance as common enemies of Rome. However, Rome discovered the agreement when Philip's emissaries were captured by a Roman fleet. The First Macedonian War saw the Romans involved directly in only limited land operations, but they ultimately achieved their objective of pre-occupying Philip and preventing him from aiding Hannibal. COUNT 5
QSN1 What kingdom sent an ambassador to Italy in an attempt to form an alliance against Rome? ANS1 Macedonia QSN2 Where did Philip V want to extend his control to? ANS2 westward QSN3 What peninsula was the kingdom of Macedonia able to be found in? ANS3 Greek peninsula QSN4 At what point did Rome discover that an alliance between Philip V and Hannibal had been achieved? ANS4 Philip's emissaries were captured by a Roman fleet QSN5 Who did Philip V seek an alliance with? ANS5 Hannibal