Summative Test in Philosophy L1a

What is the origin of the word "Philosophy"?

• Latin word for truth and logic

• Greek words meaning reason and knowledge

• Greek words meaning love and wisdom

• Roman words for science and religion

What does "Philo" mean in the word "Philosophy"?

• Power

• Love

• Light

• Truth

What does "Sophia" mean in the word "Philosophy"?

• Nature

• Faith

• Wisdom

• Knowledge

Where is considered the home of philosophy?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Rome

• China

Western philosophy focuses on uncovering truth through:

• Divine intervention

• Faith and tradition

• Systematic argumentation and theory

• Social reform

Which result is associated with the Western philosophical tradition?

• Ritual-based culture

• Theory-based and individualistic approach

• Agricultural economy

• Worship-centered lifestyle

What group greatly influenced learning in ancient Greece?

• Priests

• Politicians

• Sophists

• Engineers

Sophists were known for:

• Promoting religious doctrine

• Training people in agriculture

• Teaching reasoning and individual thought

• Building large temples

What did Sophists emphasize in learning?

• Faith

• Reason

• Obedience

• Magic

Who were considered the lovers of wisdom who questioned the sophists?

• Epicureans

• Philosophos

• Mathematicians

• Skeptics