Demosthenes

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Demosthenes born?384 BC
2. When did Demosthenes die?322 BC
3. Where was Demosthenes born?Athens, Greece
4. What is the primary career?Orator, Lawyer, Statesman
5. What is the key political stance?Advocated for Athenian resistance against Philip II of Macedon
6. Who was Demosthenes?Demosthenes was a famous speaker from ancient Greece who used his words to inspire and protect Athens.

Hegemony: Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.
Hellenistic Period: The period of ancient Greek history and Mediterranean history between the death of Alexander the Great and the emergence of the Roman Empire.
Assembly (Ekklesia): The main legislative body of ancient Athens, where citizens debated and voted on laws and policies.
Logos, Pathos, Ethos: Aristotelian rhetorical appeals: logic, emotion, and credibility, respectively.