Selected Speeches by Demosthenes, Robin Waterfield

1. Who was Demosthenes?

A) A Persian king.
B) An Egyptian philosopher.
C) A Roman general.
D) A prominent Athenian statesman and orator.

2. What was the main theme of Demosthenes' speeches?

A) Promotion of Athenian isolation.
B) Resistance against Philip II of Macedon.
C) Advocacy for peace with Sparta.
D) Support for Persian expansion.

3. In which historical period did Demosthenes live?

A) Classical Greece.
B) The Roman Empire.
C) The Hellenistic period.
D) The Byzantine Empire.

4. In which city did Demosthenes spend most of his career?

A) Sparta.
B) Corinth.
C) Athens.
D) Thebes.

5. What was the purpose of Demosthenes' 'Olynthiacs'?

A) To negotiate peace.
B) To rally support against Philip II.
C) To criticize fellow politicians.
D) To celebrate Athenian victories.

6. What was Demosthenes' view on Philip II?

A) He admired his military strategies.
B) He considered him a potential ally.
C) He was indifferent to his actions.
D) He saw him as a threat to Greek freedom.

7. What did Demosthenes think about the Macedonian influence?

A) He was strongly opposed to it.
B) He supported it.
C) He was in favor of a united state.
D) He was neutral.

8. Which speech is considered one of Demosthenes' last?

A) Against Meidias.
B) On the Crown.
C) Third Philippic.
D) First Olynthiac.

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