Year 3
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.
Year 3
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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Lesson details
Key learning points
- How Socrates became the 'father of Western philosophy'
- Why Plato built an Academy.
- 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
Q2.
The 12 Olympians lived in a castle above which mountain?
Mount Blanc
Mount Everest
Q3.
Who was the king of the gods?
Apollo
Hades
Poseidon
Q4.
Which god carried a trident?
Apollo
Hades
Zeus
Q5.
Which city was Athena the patron of?
Corinth
Olympia
Sparta
5 Questions
Q1.
What is philosophy?
The area of mathematics concerned with the study of shapes and objects.
Q2.
Which philosopher is referred to as the 'Father of Western philosophy'?
Aristotle
Plato
Q3.
What was Socrates accused of?
Murder
Theft
Q4.
Which branch of mathematics did Plato think was the key to learning about the universe?
Algebra
Arithmetic
Q5.
Which philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?
Plato
Socrates