Question

_________, a great orator, motivated Athenians to resist the expansion by Philip of Macedon.

a. Philip II
c. Alexander the Great
b. Demosthenes
d. Democritus

Answer 1

The answer is c. Demosthenes. He was a famous orator and statesman from Athens. He made a career from writing speeches and as a lawyer. He warned his fellow Athenians about the threat that Phillip II of Macedon posed and called on them to resist him. He continued his calls when Phillip died and was succeeded by his son Alexander the Great. He was also one of the main leaders in a revolt against Alexander but the this failed and Demosthenes committed suicide.