Selected Speeches by Demosthenes, Robin Waterfield

1. Who was Demosthenes?

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

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

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

3. In which historical period did Demosthenes live?

A) The Byzantine Empire.
B) Classical Greece.
C) The Hellenistic period.
D) The Roman 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 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 considered him a potential ally.
C) He saw him as a threat to Greek freedom.
D) He admired his military strategies.

7. What did Demosthenes think about the Macedonian influence?

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

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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