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Greek philosophy - Socrates

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did Greek philosophy arise?

a)

3rd century BC

b)

4th century BC

c)

6th century BC

d)

7th century BC

2.

Which of the following philosophers is a Greek philosopher?

a)

Rabirius 

b)

Socrates

c)

Maimonides

3.

Why was/is philosophy used in ancient Greece and Our current society?

a)

to make sense of the world using reason

b)

to make money

c)

to explore and discover the world

d)

history school education

4.

Which of these was Socrates the founder of?

a)

founder of the dynasty

b)

founder of Western Philosophy

c)

founder of Zoroastrianism

d)

founder of Hindu

5.

What region is home to Socrates?

a)

Athens

b)

Aetolia

c)

Acarnania

6.

At what age did Aristotle die?

a)

71

b)

59

c)

62

7.

What did Socrates die of?

a)

old age

b)

poison hemlock

c)

bubonic plague

8.

Socrates considered himself to be one of the following animals, which one?

a)

dog

b)

gadfly

c)

giraffe

d)

beetle

9.

Which of the following did Socrates marry?

a)

Aspasia

b)

Athena

c)

Xanthippe

d)

Helen

10.

In what city-state was Socrates born?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

c)

Thebes

11.

Did Socrates document his teaching?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Only Sometimes

12.

Which of whom are Socrates children? (three answers)

a)

Menexenus

b)

 Sophroniscus

c)

Kong Li

d)

Lucilla

e)

 Lamprocles

13.

Who claimed Socrates to be a "kind man"?(two answers)

a)

Plato

b)

Aristotle

c)

Xenophon

d)

Thales

14.

What does the word philosophy mean?

a)

curiosity

b)

scientific research

c)

lover of wisdom

d)

discoverer