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WorksheetsStoicism Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the name of the philosophy originated by Zeno of Cyprus?
Nihilism
Stoicism
Hedonism
Existentialism
Where did Zeno of Cyprus become shipwrecked?
Athens
Rome
Alexandria
Sparta
What is the meaning of the word 'stoic' in colloquial usage?
Someone who is careless
Someone who is unpredictable
Someone who is emotional and expressive
Someone who remains calm under pressure
What did the Stoics believe everything around us operates according to?
Chaos
Logos
Fate
Randomness
Which virtue involves treating others with fairness even when they have done wrong?
Temperance
Justice
Practical wisdom
Courage
Who was one of the most famous Roman Stoics?
Seneca
Plato
Aristotle
Epicurus
What did Stoicism encourage in terms of positive change?
Ignoring societal issues
Rebellion and revolution
Passivity and acceptance of the status quo
Cultivating virtue and self-control in oneself
What is the parallel between Stoic Ataraxia and the Buddhist concept of Nirvana?
Both involve tranquility of mind
Both involve material wealth and success
Both involve seeking pleasure and indulgence
Both involve detachment from reality
According to Epictetus, where does suffering stem from?
Our judgements about events in our lives
The events in our lives
Other people's actions
Fate or destiny
What is logotherapy based on?
The belief in predestination
The rejection of personal responsibility
The pursuit of pleasure and happiness
The Stoic principle of harnessing will power to find meaning
