The Trial of Socrates Quiz

What major event led to the political and religious turmoil in Athens before Socrates' trial?

• The Persian Wars

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Macedonian Conquest

• The Trojan War

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Socrates' trial?

• Failing to acknowledge the city's gods

• Leading a military coup

• Corrupting the youth

• Introducing new deities

Who were the two infamous figures associated with Socrates that influenced his trial?

• Pericles and Themistocles

• Alcibiades and Critias

• Plato and Aristotle

• Homer and Hesiod

What was Socrates' unconventional proposal for his punishment?

• A public apology

• Free meals for life

• Exile from Athens

• A large monetary fine

What broader question does the trial of Socrates raise about democracy?

• The influence of wealth on political decisions

• The role of military power in governance

• The balance between free speech and public safety

• The effectiveness of direct democracy