Who were the Ancient Greek philosophers?

In this lesson, we will learn about Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, three Ancient Greek philosophers whose thinking remains influential to this day.

Who were the Ancient Greek philosophers?

In this lesson, we will learn about Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, three Ancient Greek philosophers whose thinking remains influential to this day.

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Key learning points

  1. How Socrates became the 'father of Western philosophy'
  2. Why Plato built an Academy.
  3. What Aristotle believed and who he taught.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Ancient Greeks used myths as a way of understanding the world. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
The 12 Olympians lived in a castle above which mountain?
Mount Blanc
Mount Everest
Correct answer: Mount Olympus
Q3.
Who was the king of the gods?
Apollo
Hades
Poseidon
Correct answer: Zeus
Q4.
Which god carried a trident?
Apollo
Hades
Correct answer: Poseidon
Zeus
Q5.
Which city was Athena the patron of?
Correct answer: Athens
Corinth
Olympia
Sparta

5 Questions

Q1.
What is philosophy?
The area of mathematics concerned with the study of shapes and objects.
Correct answer: The study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge and other important human matters.
Q2.
Which philosopher is referred to as the 'Father of Western philosophy'?
Aristotle
Plato
Correct answer: Socrates
Q3.
What was Socrates accused of?
Correct answer: Corrupting the minds of young Athenians.
Murder
Theft
Q4.
Which branch of mathematics did Plato think was the key to learning about the universe?
Algebra
Arithmetic
Correct answer: Geometry
Q5.
Which philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?
Correct answer: Aristotle
Plato
Socrates

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UnitHistory / Ancient Greece

History