Context: 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.

Question: In what year did Philip pass away?
Answer: 179 BC

Question: Who was next in line to the throne at the time of Philip's death?
Answer: Perseus

Question: In what year were did the Macedonians lose The Battle of Pydna?
Answer: 168 BC

Question: How did Rome respond to their successive losses against the Macedonians?
Answer: by sending a stronger army

Question: Who had initially begun the Third Macedonian War?
Answer: Rome