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WorksheetsStoicism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who was Zeno of Cyprus?
A famous Roman emperor
A noted philosopher in Athens
A book shop owner
A wealthy merchant who founded Stoicism
What inspired Zeno to study philosophy?
He was always interested in philosophy
He met Socrates in Athens
Reading about Socrates after being shipwrecked
He was advised by a friend
What does the word 'stoic' colloquially mean today?
Someone who gets angry easily
Someone who remains calm under pressure
Someone who is very emotional
Someone who enjoys life
What is the Stoic concept of 'logos'?
A type of meditation
The ability to remain calm
The study of logic
A rational structure of the universe
Which of the following is NOT one of the four cardinal virtues of Stoicism?
Honesty
Temperance
Courage
Justice
Who was one of the most famous Roman Stoics?
Julius Caesar
Plato
Seneca
Aristotle
Which Stoic's writings helped Nelson Mandela during his imprisonment?
Marcus Aurelius
Zeno
Seneca
Epictetus
What does Stoicism say about suffering?
It is unavoidable and must be accepted
It comes from our judgements about events
It is a necessary path to happiness
It should be avoided at all costs
Which therapy is influenced by Stoic principles?
Humanistic Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What did Stoicism encourage about personal improvement?
It should be pursued only after achieving wealth
It is not as important as helping others
It is not self-centered and can bring positive change in others
It is the ultimate goal of life
