Ancient Greek Philosophers and Their Teachings

Who was put on trial for corrupting the youth of Athens?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Hippocrates

What method of teaching did Socrates use?

• Writing books

• Public debates

• Socratic method

• Lecturing

What was Socrates' ultimate fate?

• Exile from Athens

• Death by hemlock poisoning

• Became ruler of Athens

• Founded a school

What did Plato outline in 'The Republic'?

• His journey as a philosopher

• A democratic society

• Biography of Socrates

• The ideal state

Why was Plato disturbed by Athenian democracy?

• It put Socrates to death

• It was too inclusive

• It favored the wealthy

• It was not efficient

What incorrect belief did Aristotle have about the universe?

• The Earth is flat

• The universe is infinite

• The Earth is the center of the universe

• The Earth revolves around the Sun

Who is often called the first modern historian?

• Herodotus

• Socrates

• Euclid

• Plato

What field did Euclid revolutionize?

• Geometry

• Astronomy

• Medicine

• Philosophy

What was the main goal of Socrates' teachings?

• To write a comprehensive book

• To overthrow the government

• To find the truth through reason

• To establish a new religion

What did Aristotle believe about the movement of the planets?

• He thought all planets revolved around the Earth
• He believed the Earth revolved around the Sun
• He had no opinion on planetary movement
• He thought the planets moved randomly