Selected Speeches by Demosthenes, Robin Waterfield

1. Who was Demosthenes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. What was Demosthenes' view on Philip II?

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

7. What did Demosthenes think about the Macedonian influence?

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

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

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

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