Following the death of the ruler, civil wars across the Macedonian Empire led to its disintegration at the hands of which successors?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Diadochi
- Step 1: In the years following his death, a series of civil wars broke out across the Macedonian Empire, eventually leading to its disintegration at the hands of the Diadochi. Answer: The Diadochi. Why not the others: "The Epigoni" refers to the generation of the sons and successors who followed the original Diadochi; "The Hetairoi" were the elite noble Macedonian heavy cavalry companions of the king; "The Tyrants" refers to individual autocratic rulers of archaic and classical Greek poleis.
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