Philosophy Quiz

Which word fits best in the following sentence: "She is studying the __________ of ancient Greece."?

• philosophical

• philosopher

• philosophy

• philosophize

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes a "philosopher"?

• A person who loves the nature of knowledge, reality, and existense.

• A person who writes novels.

• A person who practices medicine.

• A person who teaches mathematics.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

• He is a well-known philosophize.

• She has a deep interest in philosophical questions.

• They often engage in philosophying.

• He is a philosophy.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The __________ approach to life can help in making better decisions."

• philosophical

• philosophy

• philosopher

• philosophize

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence: "He often likes to philosophize about the meaning of life." What does the word "philosophize" mean?

• To study philosophy academically.

• To engage in deep or serious thought or discussion about philosophical topics.

• To write a book on philosophy.

• To teach philosophy in a school.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following sentences uses the word "philosopher" correctly?

• She is a philosopher of great novels.

• He is a philosopher who teaches science.

• The philosopher gave a lecture on ethics.

• They are philosophering about the weather.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Read the following sentence: "Her philosophical views often lead to interesting discussions." What does the word "philosophical" mean?

• Related to the study of philosophy.

• Practical and straightforward.

• Scientific and experimental.

• Artistic and creative.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does phil or philo mean?

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does soph or sophia mean?

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which philosopher encouraged his students to ask better questions?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Abraham

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1