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Selected Speeches by Demosthenes, Robin Waterfield
Contributed by: Day
  • 1. Who was Demosthenes?
A) A Persian king.
B) A Roman general.
C) A prominent Athenian statesman and orator.
D) An Egyptian philosopher.
  • 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) 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) Sparta.
B) Athens.
C) Thebes.
D) Corinth.
  • 5. What was the purpose of Demosthenes' 'Olynthiacs'?
A) To criticize fellow politicians.
B) To rally support against Philip II.
C) To negotiate peace.
D) To celebrate Athenian victories.
  • 6. What was Demosthenes' view on Philip II?
A) He considered him a potential ally.
B) He saw him as a threat to Greek freedom.
C) He was indifferent to his actions.
D) He admired his military strategies.
  • 7. What did Demosthenes think about the Macedonian influence?
A) He was in favor of a united state.
B) He supported it.
C) He was strongly opposed to it.
D) He was neutral.
  • 8. Which speech is considered one of Demosthenes' last?
A) Against Meidias.
B) On the Crown.
C) First Olynthiac.
D) Third Philippic.
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