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:

The statement "everywhere we have left behind us everlasting memorials" implies Athens' far - reaching influence and power through its lasting monuments and deeds across different lands and seas. The other options focus more on not needing praise or the wonder of future ages in a more general way, rather than directly highlighting power and influence like this option.

Answer:

"everywhere we have left behind us everlasting memorials"