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    Agis III was born 330BC in the city of?

    • Acadia
    • Sparta
    • Macedonia
    • Greece
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Born in 330BC, Agis III was a Spartan king who attempted to revive his city’s fortunes, but was killed during a revolt against Alexander the Great. Take a quiz and see what you know about this historical figure

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  • 2. 
    Agis III is the son of Archidamus III and the 21st king of? - ProProfs

    Agis III is the son of Archidamus III and the 21st king of?

    • Persia

    • Sparta

    • Troy

    • Russia

    Correct Answer
    A. Sparta
    Explanation
    Agis III is the son of Archidamus III, who was a king of Sparta. Therefore, it can be inferred that Agis III would also be a king of Sparta, making Sparta the correct answer.

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  • 3. 
    Agis III succeeded his father on the day of the battle of? - ProProfs

    Agis III succeeded his father on the day of the battle of?

    • Persia

    • Hot gate

    • Chaeronea

    • Sparta

    Correct Answer
    A. Chaeronea
    Explanation
    Agis III succeeded his father on the day of the battle of Chaeronea. This suggests that the battle of Chaeronea was a significant event in Agis III's life, possibly marking a turning point or a moment of transition. It is likely that Agis III's succession to his father's position occurred immediately following the battle, indicating that the battle had a direct impact on the political or military landscape in which Agis III found himself.

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  • 4. 
    Agis III ascended the throne from 338BC to? - ProProfs

    Agis III ascended the throne from 338BC to?

    • 400BC

    • 340BC

    • 360BC

    • 330BC

    Correct Answer
    A. 330BC
    Explanation
    Agis III ascended the throne in 330BC. This means that he became the ruler in that year.

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  • 5. 
    Sparta lost lots of her borderlands to the king of Macedonia called? - ProProfs

    Sparta lost lots of her borderlands to the king of Macedonia called?

    • Philips I

    • Philips

    • Phillip II

    • Phillip

    Correct Answer
    A. Phillip II
    Explanation
    Sparta lost many of her borderlands to the king of Macedonia, Phillip II.

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  • 6. 
    Agis III went with a single trireme to the Persian commanders in the Aegean in the yeat? - ProProfs

    Agis III went with a single trireme to the Persian commanders in the Aegean in the yeat?

    • 300BC

    • 320BC

    • 333BC

    • 330BC

    Correct Answer
    A. 333BC
    Explanation
    Agis III went with a single trireme to the Persian commanders in the Aegean in the year 333BC.

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  • 7. 
    Two years after this Spartan success in the Macedonia war, the Greek states were in a league against? - ProProfs

    Two years after this Spartan success in the Macedonia war, the Greek states were in a league against?

    • Sisoro

    • Alexander

    • Persia

    • Sparta

    Correct Answer
    A. Alexander
    Explanation
    Two years after the Spartan success in the Macedonia war, the Greek states formed a league against Alexander. Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia, had ambitions to conquer the Persian Empire and expand his own empire. The Greek states, fearing his growing power and influence, joined forces to resist his advances and protect their own independence.

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  • 8. 
    Agis III succeeded his father on 2nd of August? - ProProfs

    Agis III succeeded his father on 2nd of August?

    • 323BC

    • 335BC

    • 338BC

    • 330BC

    Correct Answer
    A. 338BC
    Explanation
    Agis III succeeded his father on 2nd of August 338BC.

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  • 9. 
    Agis III reign was very brief but eventful, he died in the year? - ProProfs

    Agis III reign was very brief but eventful, he died in the year?

    • 340BC

    • 323BC

    • 330BC

    • 331BC

    Correct Answer
    A. 331BC
    Explanation
    Agis III's reign was indeed short but significant. He died in 331BC.

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  • 10. 
    Agis III was killed in revolt war against? - ProProfs

    Agis III was killed in revolt war against?

    • Achiles

    • Phillip II

    • Persia

    • Greece

    Correct Answer
    A. Phillip II
    Explanation
    Agis III was killed in a revolt war against Phillip II. Phillip II was the king of Macedon and the father of Alexander the Great. Agis III was the king of Sparta and he led a revolt against Phillip II's growing power and influence. However, Phillip II was successful in suppressing the revolt and Agis III was killed in the process. This event marked the decline of Sparta as a major power in ancient Greece.

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