Greek Achievements

Who is considered the "father of geometry" in Greek mathematics?

• Pythagoras

• Euclid

• Socrates

• Aristotle

What method did Socrates use to help people think more clearly about a problem?

• Hypothesis testing

• The Socratic method

• Observation

• Experimentation

Which Greek philosopher founded the Academy in Athens?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Herodotus

Who was the first historian to examine the causes and effects of historical events?

• Thucydides

• Herodotus

• Plato

• Aristotle

What did Greek doctors look for as the cause of illnesses?

• Divine intervention

• Natural causes

• Superstitions

• Magic

Which Greek philosopher argued that the best government would be a balanced one that avoided extremes?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

What did Pythagoras develop in mathematics?

• The concept of zero

• The idea of "square numbers"

• Calculus

• Algebra

What did Greek scientists use to explain natural events?

• Myths

• Hypotheses

• Astrology

• Magic

What was the primary focus of Greek philosophers when studying politics and government?

• Military strategies

• Economic policies

• Ideal forms of governance

• Religious practices

What did Hippocrates teach his students to do when diagnosing a patient?

• Consult the gods

• Use astrology

• Ask questions and observe symptoms

• Perform rituals