World History - Greek Philosophers Article Questions

What does the word "philosophy" translate to?

• The love of science

• The love of wisdom

• The love of art

• The love of nature

What method did Greek philosophers develop to think through problems?

• Mythical storytelling

• Step-by-step logical method

• Artistic expression

• Religious rituals

Which subjects did Greek philosophers study?

• Science, math, ethics, physics, and logic

• Art, music, dance, and drama

• History, geography, literature, and poetry

• Medicine, engineering, architecture, and astronomy

What is the teaching method associated with Socrates?

• The Platonic Method

• The Aristotelian Method

• The Socratic Method

• The Xenophonic Method

What was one of the reasons Socrates angered many Greeks?

• He questioned the existence of the gods

• He supported foreign invaders

• He refused to pay taxes

• He criticized Greek art

What was Socrates' view on material possessions?

• They were essential for happiness

• They were a distraction from a moral life

• They were a sign of success

• They were to be accumulated

Who wrote about Socrates in their works?

• Plato and Xenophon

• Aristotle and Homer

• Herodotus and Thucydides

• Sophocles and Euripides

What did Socrates' method of teaching inspire students to do?

• Memorize facts

• Ask questions

• Write essays

• Perform experiments

What subjects did Aristotle study at Plato's Academy?

• Politics, zoology, history, and ethics

• Mathematics, astronomy, and music

• Literature, art, and drama

• Medicine, architecture, and engineering

What did Aristotle write about in his works?

• The Natural History of Animals

• The History of Greece

• The Art of War

• The Science of Astronomy