Greek Philosophy Quiz

What is the Socratic method?

• A method of teaching using experiments

• A method of teaching using lectures

• A method of teaching using demonstrations

• A method of teaching using questions

Who was one of the most famous Greek philosophers and teachers?

• Aristotle

• Heraclitus

• Socrates

• Plato

What did Socrates believe was the most important thing to understand?

• The origin of the universe

• How to live a good life

• The meaning of life

• The nature of the gods

What did Heraclitus believe about life?

• Life is a mystery

• Life is controlled by the gods

• Life is constant and unchanging

• Life is always changing

What did Thales believe everything in the universe comes from?

• Fire

• Earth

• Air

• Water

What was the reason for Socrates's arrest and conviction?

• Corrupting the government

• Failing to respect the gods

• Teaching false philosophy

• Harming the young men of Athens

How did Socrates die?

• By drowning

• By drinking poison

• By illness

• By hanging

What did Socrates refuse to do even when facing death?

• Escape from prison

• Break the law

• Obey the law

• Refuse help from friends

What did Socrates believe was the most important thing to do in life?

• Seek fame

• Seek pleasure

• Seek wisdom

• Seek power

What did Socrates claim to be wise in?

• Everything

• Nothing

• Ethics

• Science