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

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

6. What was Demosthenes' view on Philip II?

A) He considered him a potential ally.
B) He was indifferent to his actions.
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 was strongly opposed to it.
B) He was neutral.
C) He was in favor of a united state.
D) He supported 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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