WorksheetsThe Ancient Greek Philosophers
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
Why are the Ancient Greek philosophers important?
They showed examples of what not to do
They offered us different ways of worship
They are the origins of Western Thought
They showed us a new way of trading
The word philosophy comes from...
Love of wisdom
Love of the Olympic Gods
Love of witchcraft
Love of democracy
What academic subjects these early thinkers DID NOT offer us?
Mathematics
History
Science
English
Socrates taught his students to be...
Hungry
Soldiers
Curious
Worshippers
We know about Socrates through...
His writings
Stories of his students
Pictures on pottery
Greek theater
What was the reception of Socrates in Athens?
He was loved
He was controversial
He was ignored
Mixed reactions
How was Socrates punished after he was found guilty?
Community service
Exiled
Poisoned
Served time in prison
What was Plato's legacy?
Introducing ideas about an ideal government
Finding good medicine
Coming up with algebra
Having new ideas for architecture
Why did Plato not believe in democracy?
Led to mob rule and chaos
Reason for Socrates's death
Does not rule with logic and wisdom
All of the above
True or False: Plato believed that men should have more education than women.
True
False
How does this picture relate to Socrates and Plato?
They were classmates
They were brothers
They were teacher and student
They were employer and employee
Which two academic subjects did Aristotle make the biggest contributions in?
Science and math
History and math
Math and government
Science and government
What does this picture tell you about the "GOLDEN MEAN"?
Treat others the way you want to be treated
A person should not possess than they should
The rich is the most respected
Athenians should be pleasing the gods
Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
He tried to overthrow the government.
He was corrupting the minds of the youth of Athens.
He stole silver from the treasury.
He protested democracy.
Which philosopher influenced the US Constitution?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
None of the above
What does this picture tell you about how Aristotle came up with the suggested best form of government?
He studied and compared other forms of government
He interviewed other rulers
He learned all that from Plato
He did not do any of that
