Quiz on Socrates and the Socratic Method

Who were the 'big three' ancient Greek philosophers?

What was the method used by Socrates to discover the essential nature of things?

• Performing experiments

• Asking questions and engaging in discussions

• Writing essays

• Lecturing

What did Socrates believe was the true self of a person?

• The soul

• The mind

• The physical body

• The emotions

Why did Socrates believe he was the wisest of all men?

• Because he knew everything

• Because he was aware of his ignorance

• Because he was the best debater

• Because he was the most knowledgeable

What did the Delphi Oracle name Socrates?

• The most handsome man

• The wisest of all men

• The strongest warrior

• The best athlete

What is the aim of the Socratic Method according to Socrates?

• To make people think, seek, and ask questions

• To make people give up

• To make people angry

• To make people follow blindly

What did Socrates believe was the real understanding that comes from within a person?

• Knowledge from books

• Knowledge from teachers

• Knowledge from experience

• Knowledge from innate reason

What did Socrates mean by 'the unexamined life is not worth living'?

• Life without reflection is meaningless

• Life without wealth is sad

• Life without challenges is boring

• Life without friends is lonely

What was the role of the Sophists in Athenian society?

• To write philosophical texts

• To settle arguments through discussion and debate

• To perform experiments

• To build architectural structures

What was the fate of Socrates as a result of his philosophical beliefs?

• He became a king

• He retired peacefully

• He was sentenced to death

• He was exiled