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Stoicism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was Zeno of Cyprus?

a)

A famous Roman emperor

b)

A noted philosopher in Athens

c)

A book shop owner

d)

A wealthy merchant who founded Stoicism

2.

What inspired Zeno to study philosophy?

a)

He was always interested in philosophy

b)

He met Socrates in Athens

c)

Reading about Socrates after being shipwrecked

d)

He was advised by a friend

3.

What does the word 'stoic' colloquially mean today?

a)

Someone who gets angry easily

b)

Someone who remains calm under pressure

c)

Someone who is very emotional

d)

Someone who enjoys life

4.

What is the Stoic concept of 'logos'?

a)

A type of meditation

b)

The ability to remain calm

c)

The study of logic

d)

A rational structure of the universe

5.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four cardinal virtues of Stoicism?

a)

Honesty

b)

Temperance

c)

Courage

d)

Justice

6.

Who was one of the most famous Roman Stoics?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Plato

c)

Seneca

d)

Aristotle

7.

Which Stoic's writings helped Nelson Mandela during his imprisonment?

a)

Marcus Aurelius

b)

Zeno

c)

Seneca

d)

Epictetus

8.

What does Stoicism say about suffering?

a)

It is unavoidable and must be accepted

b)

It comes from our judgements about events

c)

It is a necessary path to happiness

d)

It should be avoided at all costs

9.

Which therapy is influenced by Stoic principles?

a)

Humanistic Therapy

b)

Psychoanalysis

c)

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy

d)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

10.

What did Stoicism encourage about personal improvement?

a)

It should be pursued only after achieving wealth

b)

It is not as important as helping others

c)

It is not self-centered and can bring positive change in others

d)

It is the ultimate goal of life