Question

read the excerpt from pericless funeral oration by thucydides.
mighty indeed are the marks and monuments of our empire which we have left. future ages will wonder at us, as the present age wonders at us now. we do not need the praises of a homer, or of anyone else whose words may delight us for the moment, but whose estimation of facts will fall short of what is really true. for our adventurous spirit has forced an entry into every sea and into every land; and everywhere we have left behind us everlasting memorials of good done to our friends or suffering inflicted on our enemies.
which detail best supports the speakers purpose to convince the audience of athenss power and influence?
\future ages will wonder at us\
\we do not need the praises of a homer\
\whose estimation of facts will fall short of what is really true\
\everywhere we have left behind us everlasting memorials\

Explanation:

• "Future ages will wonder at us" mainly emphasizes being wondered at, not directly showing power and influence in terms of leaving marks.
• "We do not need the praises of a Homer" is about not relying on praise, not about power and influence.
• "whose estimation of facts will fall short of what is really true" is about the inaccuracy of others' estimations, not about Athens' power.
• "everywhere we have left behind us everlasting memorials" shows that Athens has spread its influence (by leaving memorials) everywhere, which directly supports the idea of its power and influence.

Answer:

"everywhere we have left behind us everlasting memorials"