Ancient Greek Philosophy Quiz

In ancient Greece, the word tyrant referred to a leader who

• took over the government.

• ruled with cruelty.

• lost the support of the people.

• wanted to become a king.

According to ancient Greek philosophers, with whom did a tyrant share power?

• the people

• the aristocracy

• a group of philosophers

• nobody

What was the primary activity of a philosopher in ancient Greece?

• criticizing the government

• thinking about natural laws

• working toward democracy

• reforming the laws

Plato wrote that a tyrant can become dangerous because every tyrant has too much

• freedom to rule.

• material wealth.

• popular support.

• interest in war.

According to Aristotle, why does a tyrant govern against the will of the people?

• Tyrants take power illegally.

• The people wish to rebel against a tyrant.

• The tyrant is primarily self-interested.

• Many people ruled by the tyrant are slaves.

Ancient Greek philosophers helped the development of democracy by

• expanding definitions of citizenship.

• ending the rule of the tyrants.

• writing a basic set of fair laws.

• promoting reason and thought.