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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Q1.Ancient Greeks used myths as a way of understanding the world. True or false?

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Q2.The 12 Olympians lived in a castle above which mountain?

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Q3.Who was the king of the gods?

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Q4.Which god carried a trident?

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Q5.Which city was Athena the patron of?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Ancient Greeks used myths as a way of understanding the world. True or false?

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Q2.The 12 Olympians lived in a castle above which mountain?

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Q3.Who was the king of the gods?

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Q4.Which god carried a trident?

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Q5.Which city was Athena the patron of?

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Who were the Ancient Greek philosophers? - End of Lesson Quiz

Ancient Greece: End of lesson quiz

Q1.What is philosophy?

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Q2.Which philosopher is referred to as the 'Father of Western philosophy'?

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Q3.What was Socrates accused of?

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Q4.Which branch of mathematics did Plato think was the key to learning about the universe?

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Q5.Which philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?

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Ancient Greece: End of lesson quiz

Q1.What is philosophy?

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Q2.Which philosopher is referred to as the 'Father of Western philosophy'?

Select one (1) boxes

2/5

Q3.What was Socrates accused of?

3/5

Q4.Which branch of mathematics did Plato think was the key to learning about the universe?

Select one (1) boxes

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Q5.Which philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?

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