Ancient Greece Philosophy

Who was Plato's most famous student?

• Virgil

• Socrates

• Alexander the Great

• Aristotle

The fields of government, philosophy and radical questioning of social norms were key teachings of which famous Greek?

• Pythagoras

• Socrates

• Plato

• Archimedes

What is basic meaning of Aristotle's theory Golden Mean?

• Humans should live a balanced and moderate life.

• Humans should do onto others as they would want done to them.

• Humans should value economic growth.

• Humans should acknowledge and follow their social class.

What is the result of Alexanders expansion of Greece into Africa and the Middle East?

• Spartan and Athenian cultures clashed which ended Greek expansion.

• The Greek army was defeated because it was stretched too thin.

• Greek ideas and philosophy were spread to new areas of the world.

• The Persian empire conquered Greek and ruled Europe.

Plato is best known for his contributions in what field.

• exploration

• mathmatics

• politics

• science

Which philosopher believed the ideal society included philosopher kings, warriors, and regular people?

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Homer

How did Alexander the Great contribute to Hellenistic Culture?

• The Greeks he left in conquered territories blended with the local population.

• He taxed the people in conquered territories.

• He created a democratic form of government in the lands he took over.

• He had Aristotle travel and teach philosophy to everyone in the empire.

Who is considered the 'Father of Western Philosophy'?

• A) Socrates

• B) Plato

• C) Aristotle

• D) Pythagoras

Which philosopher is known for the quote 'I think, therefore I am'?

• A) Socrates

• B) Descartes

• C) Plato

• D) Aristotle

What is the primary subject of Aristotle's work 'Politics'?

• A) The ideal state

• B) The nature of reality

• C) The art of persuasion

• D) The concept of justice