_________, a great orator, motivated Athenians to resist the expansion by Philip of Macedon.
a. Philip II
c. Alexander the Great
b. Demosthenes
d. Democritus
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.
