Selected Speeches by Demosthenes, Robin Waterfield

Selected Speeches by Demosthenes, Robin Waterfield - Exam

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

3. In which historical period did Demosthenes live?

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

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

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

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

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

6. What was Demosthenes' view on Philip II?

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

7. What did Demosthenes think about the Macedonian influence?

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

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

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

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