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WorksheetsAncient Greek Philosophers
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who is considered to be the father of Western philosophy?
Socrates
Aristotle
Heraclitus
Plato
Which philosopher believed that education is essential for living a good life?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Heraclitus
Who believed that the world of the senses is an imperfect reflection of a perfect world of Forms?
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Heraclitus
Who emphasized the importance of observation and logical reasoning?
Heraclitus
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Which philosopher is known for his rigorous and systematic approach to philosophy?
Socrates
Plato
Heraclitus
Aristotle
Why is so little known about Socrates?
he was very private
he talked to a lot of people
he never wrote anything down
he was shy
Who was a student of Socrates?
Plato
Alexander the Great
Aristotle
Pericules
What other name did people called Aristotle?
the master
the genius
great student
great thinker
What does the word "Philosopher" mean?
lover of wisdom
smart thinker
brave one
wise one
What does Socrates believe is dangerous in life?
evil people
false beliefs
believing in yourself
trying to understand the world
What was the idea behind Plato's Cave theory?
that people are sometimes are trapped without real understanding.
the people should hide in a cave to get away from other people.
Answers are always found in a cave.
seek to find the truth
How was Aristotle's thinking different from Socrates?
more scientific
believed in enlightenment
believed in seeking truth
believed people will never understand the world
What method was used to understand the way that other think and feel?
Plato's method
Aristotle's method
Socratic method
philosopher's method
Plato had the idea of "Philosopher King Theory." What was this theory?
All people were good in the world and contributed to society.
People that need to be the one's seeking the answer.
Socrates was the king of philosophy
Plato was the king of philosophy.
This philosopher was a student of Socrates
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Herodotus
Known as the father of Western philosophy
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Herodotus
This philosopher used questioning to teach
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Herodotus
This philosopher invented "Logical Inference, or Syllogism"
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Herodotus
The Socratic Method is based upon
Observing
Traveling
Staying Silent
Asking Questions
This philosopher taught Alexander the Great
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Herodotus
