What did Demosthenes believe?

What did Demosthenes believe?

Demosthenes believed that the people of Athens should resist the expansionism of Macedonia under Philip II. In a series of famous speeches given in the 340s BC and known as “Philippics” after the Macedonian ruler, Demosthenes encouraged political unity and reform in order to resist Philip.

Who tried to warn the Greeks of the threat Philip and his army posed?

Demosthenes, (born 384 bce, Athens [Greece]—died Oct. 12, 322, Calauria, Argolis), Athenian statesman, recognized as the greatest of ancient Greek orators, who roused Athens to oppose Philip of Macedon and, later, his son Alexander the Great.

Who warned the Greeks about the Macedonian King Philip and his army *?

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Warned the Greeks about the Macedonian King Philip and his army Demosthenes

What did Demosthenes learn from Callistratus’s speech?

Answer: Demosthenes noticed that Callistratus speech was filled with drama and purpose. He understood that the power of words would make people agree with him and believe him.

What helped Philip conquer mainland Greece?

The war left the Greeks divided and weak. What helped Philip II conquer mainland Greece? his well-trained army. 8.

Why did Athens fear Philip’s campaign in Thrace?

Athens could not prevent this now and had reason to fear that Philip’s next campaign in Thrace (346) might challenge its own control of the sea route to southern Russia, its main source for imported grain.

Who was the orator and statesman of ancient Athens?

ancient Athenian statesman and orator. Demosthenes (/dɪˈmɒs.θəniːz/; Greek: Δημοσθένης, romanized: Dēmosthénēs; Attic Greek: [dɛːmosˈtʰenɛːs]; 384 – 12 October 322 BC) was a Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens.

Who was the new king of Macedonia after Philip the Great died?

After Philip’s death, Demosthenes played a leading part in his city’s uprising against the new king of Macedonia, Alexander the Great. However, his efforts failed and the revolt was met with a harsh Macedonian reaction.

What did Philip II do in the crisis?

In this crisis Philip showed a good sense of priorities by buying off his dangerous neighbours and, with a treaty, ceding Amphipolis to Athens. He used the time gained in military preparations.