Mythological thinking and the first philosophical ideas in Ancient Greece

Question 1

In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods?

Accepted Answer

Zeus

Question 2

Mythological thinking relies on rational and scientific explanations of the world.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which early philosopher proposed that “everything is in flux”?

Accepted Answer

Heraclitus

Question 4

In Greek mythology, Zeus is the god of the underworld.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What concept did Pythagoras associate with the harmony of the universe?

Accepted Answer

Numbers

Question 6

Who is considered the “Father of Philosophy” in Ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

Thales

Question 7

Heraclitus is known for his idea that «everything is in flux.»

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Thales believed that water was the fundamental substance of all things.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What did Thales believe was the fundamental substance of all things?

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 10

What is mythological thinking primarily based on?

Accepted Answer

Stories and myths

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