53. Q. In the earliest times how were the inhabitants of Macedonia divided? A. Into a variety of independent tribes, each of which had its own king or chieftain.
54. Q. According to tradition who were the real founders of the greatness of Macedonia? A. Fugitives from Hellas, belonging to the royal Herakleid line of Argos, who are supposed to have arrived in the country during the seventh century before Christ.
55. Q. Who was the first Macedonian sovereign of real historic importance? A. Amyntas.
56. Q. Mention three other sovereigns of Macedonia before Philip. A. Alexander, Perdikkas, and Archelaus.
57. Q. Who was the father of Philip? A. Amyntas II.
58. Q. What mode of life did the immediate predecessors of Philip seek as much as possible to approach? A. The Attic mode of life.
59. Q. What is said in regard to King Archelaus? A. That he introduced many social improvements after Hellenic models, and was much attached to the youthful Plato and his teacher Sokrates.
60. Q. At the age of fifteen where was Philip taken as a hostage? A. To Thebes.
61. Q. How long did he remain there? A. Three years.
62. Q. Though a hostage how was he welcomed? A. He was honorably and cordially welcomed, received a scientific and oratorical training, and studied philosophy.