Question

this map shows ancient greece during the classical era.
the rise of macedonia (336 bce)
which statement best explains the map?
○ this map shows the total area conquered and controlled by alexander iii.
○ this map shows the total area conquered and controlled by philip ii.
○ this map shows borders in greece prior to the peloponnesian war.
○ this map shows borders in greece prior to the persian wars.

Explanation:

1. Alexander III (Alexander the Great) began his conquests after 336 BCE, and his empire extended far beyond the Aegean region shown, so the first option is incorrect.
2. Philip II ruled Macedonia from 359 BCE to 336 BCE. The map explicitly shows the expansion of Macedonian control from 359 BCE to 336 BCE, which matches the territory he conquered and controlled by the end of his reign.
3. The Peloponnesian War ended in 404 BCE, long before 336 BCE, so the third option is incorrect.
4. The Persian Wars concluded in the early 4th century BCE, before Philip II's expansion, so the fourth option is incorrect.

Answer:

B. This map shows the total area conquered and controlled by Philip II.