What is the philosopher that chapter 5 talks about in Sophie's world?

• Thales

• Parmenides

• Empedocles

• Democritus

What was the question found on the first letter from chapter 5?

• Where do we come from?

• How did the earth begin?

• Why is Lego the most ingenious toy in the world?

• Is there life after death?

Where was Democritus from?

• Miletus.

• Abdera on the nothern Aegen Coast.

• Greek colony of Elea in southern Italy.

• Ephesus in Asia minor.

How did Democritus call the smallest unit forms he believed in?

• Particles

• Molecules

• Atoms

• Dust

What does the word "atom" mean?

• A minute portion of matter.

• A group of atoms bonded together

• Un-cuttable.

• Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter.

Democritus believed that...

• natured consisted of water.

• nature consisted of four elements.

• nature consisted of an unlimited number and variety of atoms.

• nature consisted of fire.

In our time scientists have discoverd that atoms can be broken into smaller...

Democritus did NOT BELIEVE in any ______ or ______ that could intervene in natural processes.

Democritus believed that the soul was made up of special _____ ______ "_____ _____".

Do you believe in fate? Why or why not?