Greek Authors & Philosophers Quiz

Who wrote "History of the Peloponnesian War"?

• Xenophon

• Plutarch

• Thucydides

• Herodotus

What significant event does Thucydides mention in his history?

• The fall of Athens

• Pericles' funeral oration

• The rise of Sparta

• The Battle of Marathon

Who was Socrates' father?

• Thales

• Sophroniscus

• Pericles

• Plato

What method is Socrates famous for using?

• Dialectical method

• Socratic method

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

What was Socrates accused of that led to his trial?

• Corrupting the youth of Athens

• Introducing new gods

• Leading a rebellion

• Committing treason

Who was the student of Socrates that founded the Academy?

• Xenophon

• Aristophanes

• Plato

• Aristotle

Which of the following works is NOT authored by Plato?

• Republic

• Apology

• Anabasis

• Symposium

What is the main focus of Plato's "Republic"?

• The nature of love

• The ideal government

• The immortality of the soul

• The nature of rhetoric

Which dialogue discusses whether virtue can be taught?

• Gorgias

• Meno

• Phaedo

• Crito

What does Xenophon’s "Anabasis" recount?

• The life of Socrates

• The journey of Greek mercenaries

• The founding of the Academy

• The siege of Athens