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Why did Demosthenes opposed the expansion of Macedonia under Philip II?
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Who motivated Athenians to resist the expansion by Philip of Macedon.?
demosthenes
How did Demosthenes change the world?
Demosthenes warned the Greek states of Philip II of Macedonia's plans to conquer them. Philip died before he could achieve the unification of Greece, so his son Alexander the Great took control and achieved more than his father had originally planned. Demosthenes' warnings were ignored, so he didn't have too much of an effect.
Who tried to warn the Greeks that Philip was a threat to their independence?
Demosthenes.
What did Demosthenes do?
Demosthenes led the Athenian opposition straight to Philip. Hope this helps!
What evidence does Demosthenes's offer that Philip is a threat?
Philip killed their firstborn.
Why did the athenian orater Demosthenes warn his fellow citizens about Philip 2nd?
Demosthenes believe that Philip ll was a threat to Athenian Hegemony over the rest of Greece.
Why did Athenian orator demosthenes warn his citizens about Phillip?
Statesman and orator, Demonsthenes wanted to destroy Macedon expansion and restore Athen's power. In order to do this, he needed to motivate his countrymen to overturn Philip. After Philip's death, Demosthenes was a key opponent and advocate against the new Macedonian king, Alexander the great.
Who warned the Greeks about the rise of Macedonia?
Demosthenes of Athens warned the Athenians not the other Greeks. He was protecting Athenian interests and their hegemony over Greece because Macedonia wanted to lead the Greeks. Demosthenes harbored a personal grudge against Philip because of the humiliation he suffered when he lost his power of speech at the Macedonian court (Aischines, On the Embassy 35), Demosthenes called Philip a barbarian but he would call anyone he did not like a barbarian to insult them, including fellow Athenians (Dem. 21.150) much like someone today being labelled as "un-American".
Why did athenian orator demosthenes warn his fellow citizens about phillip?
Statesman and orator, Demonsthenes wanted to destroy Macedon expansion and restore Athen's power. In order to do this, he needed to motivate his countrymen to overturn Philip. After Philip's death, Demosthenes was a key opponent and advocate against the new Macedonian king, Alexander the Great.
What did Demosthenes believe in?
He believed that the Greek city-states should unite to defend themselves against King Philip II of Macedonia. As he was at the forefront in this campaign, he made powerful speeches - he was a great orator.
What did demosthenes believe?
He believed that the Greek city-states should unite to defend themselves against King Philip II of Macedonia. As he was at the forefront in this campaign, he made powerful speeches - he was a great orator.
Demosthenes was best known as?
Demosthenes is the person who led the THenian Opposition against Philip II
