Greek Mind 1: Philosophers

Which two Greek words form the word "philosophy"

• philo

• sophia

• phiolo

• soph

What does "philo" mean in the word "philosophy"?

• love

• courage

• honor

• perseverance

What does "sophia" mean in the word "philosophy"?

• learning

• knowledge

• wisdom

• understanding

Which of the following did Greek philosophers not believe in?

• the human mind is capable of great understanding

• we should try to know the truth through discussions

• always live according to what is right

• develop our physical bodies more than our mental faculties

Which of the following is not true about the Sophists?

• they are a group of Greek philosophers

• they travel from polis to polis to teach philosophy

• they believe that there is no absolute right or wrong

• they never asked for money for teaching philosophy because it is the right thing to do

Where in Greece did Socrates teach his philosophy?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Macdedonia

• Thrace

TRUE or FALSE: Socrates supported the Sophists' teachings so he improved on and promoted their ideas and practices.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What method is used when a series of thought-provoking questions is used to answer a question?

• Socratic Method

• Scientific Method

• Platonic Method

• Aristotelian Method

What could be the meaning of this line from Socrates, "I am the wisest man, for I know one thing, and that is that I don't know nothing"?

• It's good to boast about your intelligence.

• We should always stay humble because we really do not know everything.

• We should tell others what to do because we are better than them.

• Nobody is perfect, except me.

What could be the meaning of this line from Socrates, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."?

• We can never judge other people for we do not know what they go through everyday.

• Always try your best in everything you do.

• Try not to mind others because they are fighting a hard battle.

• We should always meddle in people's affairs because we have the right to share our opinions.