Socrate's life

What was Socrates' occupation before he took up teaching?

• Stonemason

• Soldier

• Sculptor

• Philosopher

Who were the primary sources of information about Socrates?

• Aristophanes and Socrates

• Xenophon and Socrates

• Aristophanes and Plato

• Plato and Xenophon

What did the Oracle of Delphi proclaim about Socrates?

• He was the wisest man

• He was a great warrior

• He was a skilled craftsman

• He was a famous artist

What was the Socratic Paradox?

• Socrates' denial of wisdom

• Socrates' questioning of others' wisdom

• Socrates' ignorance of his own wisdom

• Socrates' belief in his own wisdom

What was the new form of discourse developed by Socrates known as?

• The Socratic Method

• The Sophistic Approach

• The Platonic Dialogue

• The Aristotelian Argument

What was Socrates charged with in his trial?

• Being a traitor and a coward

• Being a fraud and a cheat

• Being a thief and a liar

• Being an atheist and corrupting the youth

What was Socrates' alternative proposal to his punishment?

• Exile from Athens

• Free meals at the Prytaneum

• Community service

• Financial compensation

How did Socrates respond to his death sentence?

• He willingly drank the cup of deadly hemlock

• He begged for mercy

• He fought against the guards

• He fled from Athens