Greek Philosopher Review

Question 1

Which philosopher believed that uneducated people should not have the right to make important decisions?

Accepted Answer

Plato

Question 2

What was the name of Plato's most renowned work?

Accepted Answer

The Republic

Question 3

Which philosopher worked with the force of gravity and invented an early form of calculus?

Accepted Answer

Archimedes

Question 4

Who is often credited as the first modern historian?

Accepted Answer

Herodotus

Question 5

What was the main method of teaching used by Socrates?

Accepted Answer

Questioning and dialogue.

Question 6

Who is known for revolutionizing the field of geometry?

Accepted Answer

Euclid

Question 7

What was the cause of Socrates' death?

Accepted Answer

He was convicted of religious heresy and contamination of the youth.

Question 8

Which philosopher believed that answers could be found through observation on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle

Question 9

What was the main cause of Socrates' trial and death?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

What was the main subject of Aristotle&#x27;s studies?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 11

What was Plato's vision of the ideal state?

Accepted Answer

A society with a class of educated philosophers ruling.

Question 12

What was Socrates' ultimate goal?

Accepted Answer

To find the truth through reason and knowledge.

Question 13

What societal values and priorities did ancient Greece prioritize?

Accepted Answer

knowledge, critical thinking, and innovation

Question 14

Which historian tried to be as objective as possible in reporting history?

Accepted Answer

Thucydides

Question 15

Which philosopher is credited with deducing multiplication tables and the Pythagorean theorem?

Accepted Answer

Pythagoras

Question 16

Which philosopher believed in the importance of observation and data gathering?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle

Question 17

What field did Hippocrates apply logic to?

Accepted Answer

Medicine

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