Quiz on Ancient Philosophy

Who is considered the father of Western philosophy?

• Anaximander

• Socrates

• Thales

• Plato

What did Anaximander call the fundamental substance of the universe?

• Apeiron

• Water

• Air

• Fire

According to Heraclitus, what is the fundamental material of the universe?

• Water

• Fire

• Air

• Earth

What did Parmenides claim about the nature of reality?

• It is made of four elements.

• It is a single, unchanging reality.

• It is constantly changing.

• It is based on mathematical principles.

What is the main focus of Socratic philosophy?

• The nature of the cosmos

• The pursuit of knowledge and self-examination

• The essence of numbers

• The acceptance of divine laws

What is Plato's Theory of Forms about?

• Forms are imperfect reflections of ideas.

• Knowledge is a process of remembering ideal forms.

• The universe is made of imperishable parts.

• The material world is the only reality.

What did Aristotle believe about knowledge?

• It is found in a separate realm of ideas.

• It is based on observation and experience.

• It is a process of remembering.

• It is only accessible through dialectical questioning.

What is the highest good according to Epicureanism?

• Virtue

• Acceptance of fate

• Pleasure

• Knowledge

What did Stoicism teach about life?

• Pleasure is the ultimate goal.

• Doubt everything and seek certainty.

• Everything happens for a reason.

• Knowledge is the highest virtue.

Who was a teacher of Socrates and contributed to the philosophy of love?

• Clea

• Diotima

• Aspasia

• Hypatia