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Selected Speeches by Demosthenes, Robin Waterfield - Exam
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  • 1. Who was Demosthenes?
A) A prominent Athenian statesman and orator.
B) An Egyptian philosopher.
C) A Persian king.
D) A Roman general.
  • 2. What was the main theme of Demosthenes' speeches?
A) Support for Persian expansion.
B) Promotion of Athenian isolation.
C) Advocacy for peace with Sparta.
D) Resistance against Philip II of Macedon.
  • 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) Athens.
B) Sparta.
C) Corinth.
D) Thebes.
  • 5. What was the purpose of Demosthenes' 'Olynthiacs'?
A) To celebrate Athenian victories.
B) To rally support against Philip II.
C) To criticize fellow politicians.
D) To negotiate peace.
  • 6. What was Demosthenes' view on Philip II?
A) He was indifferent to his actions.
B) He considered him a potential ally.
C) He admired his military strategies.
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 strongly opposed to it.
C) He supported it.
D) He was neutral.
  • 8. Which speech is considered one of Demosthenes' last?
A) First Olynthiac.
B) Third Philippic.
C) On the Crown.
D) Against Meidias.
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