WorksheetsGreek Philosophy and Drama
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Greek Dramas were often performed at the festival of
Demeter
Dionysus
Apollo
Aphrodite
Form of Greek Drama that often had a sad ending, with important lessons explored
Tragedy
Comedy
Satyr
Horror
Form of Greek Drama that was lighthearted and funny, often making fun of politicians and city life
Tragedy
Comedy
Satyr
Horror
Form of Greek Drama that was extremely silly and rude, featuring half human, half goat creatures from mythology. Shown at the end of the festival to lighten the mood
Tragedy
Comedy
Satyr
Horror
What did Greek dramatists get if they won the award for best play?
300 drachmae
3,000 drachmae
Exemption from Hoplite service
Only glory
Greek Dramatist who added a second actor and developed the trilogy model
Aeschylus
Euripides
Sophocles
Aristophanes
Greek Dramatist who added a third actor and utilized painted scenery
Aeschylus
Euripides
Sophocles
Aristophanes
Greek Dramatist who used intelligent women as main characters, along with ordinary people in order to highlight several themes, such as reason vs. passion
Aeschylus
Euripides
Sophocles
Aristophanes
Greek Dramatist who helped develop the old comedy style, using parodies and puns to make fun of city life and politicians
Aeschylus
Euripides
Sophocles
Aristophanes
The branch of philosophy that seeks to answer the question "What is existence?"
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Politics
Ethics
Aesthetics
The branch of philosophy that seeks to answer the question "What is knowledge"
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Politics
Ethics
Aesthetics
The branch of philosophy that studies behavior and seeks to understand what is right and wrong
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Politics
Ethics
Aesthetics
The branch of philosophy that studies government, and asks the question "What is the best form of government?"
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Politics
Ethics
Aesthetics
The branch of philosophy that attempts to define beauty
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Politics
Ethics
Aesthetics
The first major Greek Philosopher, attempted to understand the basic "stuff" of the universe
Thales of Miletus
Pythagoras
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
An important early Greek Philosopher who discussed the immortal soul and believed that mathematics was the key to understanding
Thales of Miletus
Pythagoras
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher whose question and answer methodology revolutionized philosophy, until he was put on trial and forced to drink hemlock
Thales of Miletus
Pythagoras
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher who wrote ran a school we call the academy. He also wrote "The Republic", advocating for rule by Philosophers
Thales of Miletus
Pythagoras
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher who created the Lyceum, and tutored Alexander the Great
Thales of Miletus
Pythagoras
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
The Greek word for "Love of Wisdom"
Philosophy
Sophocles
Socrates
Epistemology
