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Plato

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is considered the world's first true philosopher?

a)

Socrates

b)

Pythagoras

c)

Plato

d)

Aristotle

2.

What did Plato devote his life to?

a)

Helping people reach a state of fulfilment

b)

Power

c)

Fame

d)

Wealth

3.

What did Plato compare the role of our feelings to?

a)

A gentle breeze

b)

A calm river

c)

A group of wild horses

d)

A strong fortress

4.

In The Symposium, what does Plato say true love is?

a)

Control

b)

Admiration

c)

Acceptance

d)

Possession

5.

According to Plato, what is the function of beautiful objects?

a)

To deceive us

b)

To entertain us

c)

To distract us

d)

To educate our souls

6.

What was Plato's ultimate goal for politicians?

a)

To become powerful

b)

To become celebrities

c)

To become philosophers

d)

To become wealthy

7.

What did Plato want to replace democracy with?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Anarchy

c)

Philosopher kings

d)

Monarchy

8.

What did Plato want to end in Athenian society?

a)

Trade

b)

Religion

c)

Celebrity culture

d)

Education

9.

What did Plato want to give Athens new celebrities?

a)

Philosophers

b)

Athletes

c)

Politicians

d)

Artists

10.

What did Plato want to prevent people from doing until they had started to think rationally?

a)

Voting

b)

Eating

c)

Working

d)

Travelling

11.

What did Plato start in Athens to help the process of change?

a)

A school for politicians

b)

A school for philosophers

c)

A school for artists

d)

A school for athletes

12.

What did Plato want to be a tool to help us change the world?

a)

Science

b)

Philosophy

c)

Religion

d)

Art

13.

What did Plato want to continue to inspire us?

a)

His wealth

b)

His power

c)

His example

d)

His fame

14.

What did Plato want to be the most honored and admired people in society?

a)

Athletes

b)

Artists

c)

Philosophers

d)

Politicians

15.

What did Plato want to help us live good lives?

a)

Art

b)

Science

c)

Religion

d)

Philosophy