Greek Philosophers

Who was a student of Socrates and went on to become one of the most famous philosophers in history?

• Plato

• Pythagoras

• Epicurus

• Zeno

Which Greek philosopher is known for his method of questioning and encouraging critical thinking?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Epicurus

• Pythagoras

Which philosopher believed that the physical world was an imperfect reflection of a higher reality, and that philosophers should rule society?

• Socrates

• Pythagoras

• Plato

• Zeno

Who was a mathematician and philosopher famous for the Pythagorean theorem relating to right triangles?

• Epicurus

• Zeno

• Socrates

• Pythagoras

Which philosopher founded the school of philosophy known as Epicureanism, which emphasized the pursuit of pleasure and tranquility?

• Aristotle

• Zeno

• Epicurus

• Plato

Who was the philosopher who mentored Alexander the Great and believed in empirical observation and the classification of knowledge?

• Socrates

• Pythagoras

• Plato

• Aristotle

Which philosopher founded the school of thought known as Stoicism, emphasizing self-control, rationality, and acceptance of nature?

• Zeno

• Epicurus

• Plato

• Aristotle

Which philosopher encouraged Greeks to start thinking about morals, good and evil and how their society should work?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Zeno

Which philosopher's most famous work is called the Republic?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagorus

Which philosopher wrote about the meaning of justice and how cities and governments should be ruled?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Epicurus