Greek Perspectives on Matter, Motion, and the Nature of the Universe Quiz

Who among the Pre-Socratic philosophers believed that water was the fundamental substance of the universe?

• Anaximander

• Thales

• Heraclitus

• Pythagoras

Which Greek philosopher proposed the concept of the 'infinite' as the fundamental principle of the universe?

• Thales

• Anaximander

• Anaximenes

• Heraclitus

According to Democritus, what were the smallest units of matter called?

• Molecules

• Elements

• Particles

• Atoms

What did Democritus introduce as the concept of 'void' or empty space?

• Ether

• Aether

• Vacuum

• Nothingness

Which Greek philosopher had a deterministic view of the universe, believing that everything was the result of the interaction of atoms in a mechanical fashion?

• Democritus

• Heraclitus

• Thales

• Pythagoras

Who proposed a geocentric model of the universe and categorized matter into four elements: earth, water, air, and fire?

• Democritus

• Aristotle

• Anaximenes

• Thales

Which Greek mathematician made significant contributions to understanding the geometry of the universe?

• Aristotle

• Anaximander

• Euclid

• Pythagoras

Who proposed a heliocentric model of the solar system, placing the sun at the center?

• Thales

• Heraclitus

• Aristarchus

• Aristotle

What did Anaximander propose as the fundamental principle of the universe?

• Air

• Infinite

• Water

• Fire

According to Heraclitus, what was the fundamental nature of the universe?

• Infinite

• Change

• Stability

• Void