Advances of Ancient Greek Scholars

Front

Who is considered the "father of geometry" in Greek mathematics?

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Euclid

Front

What method did Socrates use to help people think more clearly about a problem?

Back

The Socratic method

Front

Which Greek philosopher founded the Academy in Athens?

Back

Plato

Front

Who was the first historian to examine the causes and effects of historical events?

Back

Herodotus

Front

What did Greek doctors look for as the cause of illnesses?

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Natural causes

Front

Which Greek philosopher argued that the best government would be a balanced one that avoided extremes?

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Aristotle

Front

What did Pythagoras develop in mathematics?

Back

The idea of "square numbers"

Front

What did Greek scientists use to explain natural events?

Back

Hypotheses

Front

What was the primary focus of Greek philosophers when studying politics and government?

Back

Ideal forms of governance

Front

What did Hippocrates teach his students to do when diagnosing a patient?

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Ask questions and observe symptoms