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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of Solon’s reforms, Demosthenes attributed the beginning of a significant era of Athenian prosperity to what specific development?
Trivia Question Study Fact: According to Demosthenes, the reforms enacted by Solon were instrumental in initiating a period of prosperity and flourishing known as a golden age for Athens, demonstrating the lasting impact of Solon's leadership on the city's trajectory.
Trivia Question Explanation: Demosthenes specifically linked the start of Athens’ golden age to Solon’s reforms, which notably included the Seisachtheia, a measure that relieved citizens of burdensome debts and fostered economic stability.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of the Battle of Chaereonea, Demosthenes is considered a key figure due to his efforts to…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Following a period of peace established by Philip II of Macedon, the Athenian politician Demosthenes actively campaigned to resist Philip’s growing influence over Greece, advocating for actions against Philip’s territories and forging an alliance with the Achaemenid Empire, effectively initiating a renewed conflict despite existing treaty obligations.
Trivia Question Explanation: Demosthenes urged the Athenian assembly to take action against Philip II’s territories and to form an alliance with the Achaemenids in Byzantium, demonstrating his opposition to Macedonian power and his efforts to rally support against Philip.
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Study Hint 3
Question: In the context of Euripides' enduring legacy, which figure was included alongside Homer, Euripides, and Menander as a cornerstone of ancient literary education during the Hellenistic Age?
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the Hellenistic Age, Euripides' works gained significant prominence in ancient literary education, alongside those of Homer, Demosthenes, and Menander, demonstrating his lasting influence and importance in Greek culture.
Trivia Question Explanation: The provided text explicitly states that during the Hellenistic Age, Homer, Demosthenes, Euripides, and Menander were considered cornerstones of ancient literary education, highlighting Demosthenes' prominent role alongside these influential figures.
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Study Hint 4
Question: In the context of *Parallel Lives*, what was the primary organizational principle guiding Plutarch’s selection of biographical subjects?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Plutarch's *Parallel Lives* is a collection of biographies structured around pairings of notable figures, with each pair consisting of one individual from Ancient Greece and another from Ancient Rome who share similar destinies. A notable pairing within this collection includes the Greek orator Demosthenes and the Roman orator Cicero.
Trivia Question Explanation: Plutarch designed *Parallel Lives* to draw comparisons between Greek and Roman figures, selecting individuals whose lives and experiences mirrored one another to highlight shared virtues or flaws.
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Study Hint 5
Question: In the context of ancient Athens, Demosthenes is considered to have initially established his career by…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Demosthenes, a prominent Athenian statesman and orator of the 4th century BC, initially earned a living by crafting speeches for others as a logographer and lawyer before dedicating himself to political oration. He honed his rhetorical skills by studying the works of earlier orators and successfully argued for his inheritance at a young age, demonstrating his early legal prowess.
Trivia Question Explanation: Before becoming a renowned political orator, Demosthenes worked as a logographer, composing speeches for private legal suits, and as a lawyer, demonstrating his early skills in rhetoric and legal argumentation.
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Study Hint 6
Question: In the context of Plutarch’s *Parallel Lives*, Demosthenes is considered alongside which prominent Roman figure to illustrate shared qualities?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Plutarch's *Parallel Lives* intentionally pairs biographies of prominent Greeks and Romans to highlight comparable characteristics in their lives, either virtues or flaws, offering a comparative study of leadership and morality across cultures. Demosthenes is specifically paired with Cicero within this framework.
Trivia Question Explanation: Plutarch’s *Parallel Lives* deliberately structures its biographies in pairs, matching Greek and Roman figures with similar destinies or traits; Demosthenes is specifically presented alongside Cicero to draw parallels between their lives and accomplishments.
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