In 179 BC Philip died. His talented and ambitious son, Perseus, took the throne and showed a renewed interest in conquering Greece. With her Greek allies facing a major new threat, Rome declared war on Macedonia again, starting the Third Macedonian War. Perseus initially had some success against the Romans. However, Rome responded by sending a stronger army. This second consular army decisively defeated the Macedonians at the Battle of Pydna in 168 BC and the Macedonians duly capitulated, ending the war. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year did Philip pass away? ANS1 179 BC QSN2 Who was next in line to the throne at the time of Philip's death? ANS2 Perseus QSN3 In what year were did the Macedonians lose The Battle of Pydna? ANS3 168 BC QSN4 How did Rome respond to their successive losses against the Macedonians? ANS4 by sending a stronger army QSN5 Who had initially begun the Third Macedonian War? ANS5 Rome