Multiple choice

The most ancient Roman orator

  1. Herophilus

  2. Plato

  3. Aeschylus

  4. Cicero
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D Correct answer
Explanation

[Note: see note about historical accuracy] Cicero (106-43 BCE) was renowned as Rome's greatest orator and is the only actual Roman orator among the options. His speeches and rhetorical treatises defined Roman oratory. While 'most ancient' is debatable (earlier Roman orators existed), Cicero is the only correct answer type.

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