SOCRETES

Question 1

Who is considered the founder of Western philosophy?

Answer 1

Socrates

Question 2

What method is Socrates famous for using in philosophical discussions?

Answer 2

The Socratic method

Question 3

True or False: Socrates wrote many philosophical texts.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Socrates was primarily concerned with questions of ______.

Answer 4

ethics

Question 5

What is the primary goal of the Socratic method?

Answer 5

To stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas

Question 6

Which philosopher is known for documenting Socrates’ teachings?

Answer 6

Plato

Question 7

Multiple Choice: What was Socrates’ stance on knowledge? A) It is absolute B) It is relative C) It is a form of virtue D) It is unnecessary

Answer 7

C) It is a form of virtue

Question 8

What was the fate of Socrates as a result of his philosophical practices?

Answer 8

He was sentenced to death

Question 9

True or False: Socrates believed in the importance of the examined life.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What was the name of the trial that led to Socrates’ death?

Answer 10

The Trial of Socrates

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Socrates famously claimed that ‘the unexamined life is not worth ______.’

Answer 11

living

Question 12

Which city-state was Socrates associated with?

Answer 12

Athens

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth and A) Impiety B) Ignorance C) Wealth D) Dishonesty

Answer 13

A) Impiety

Question 14

What method did Socrates use to challenge people’s beliefs?

Answer 14

Dialectical questioning

Question 15

True or False: Socrates believed that virtue can be taught.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What is the term for Socrates’ belief that knowledge is linked to virtue?

Answer 16

Ethical intellectualism

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Socrates often stated that he was a ______ of wisdom.

Answer 17

lover

Question 18

What did Socrates mean by ‘know thyself’?

Answer 18

Understanding one’s own ignorance and limitations

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Socrates believed that knowledge leads to A) Happiness B) Suffering C) Indifference D) Conflict

Answer 19

A) Happiness

Question 20

What was the Socratic Paradox?

Answer 20

No one willingly does wrong; wrongdoing is a result of ignorance.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Socrates was known for his ______ in the face of death.

Answer 21

stoicism

Question 22

True or False: Socrates’ ideas have had a lasting impact on Western thought.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is the significance of the Apology in relation to Socrates?

Answer 23

It is Plato’s account of Socrates’ defense during his trial.

Question 24

Which ethical principle did Socrates emphasize through his dialogues?

Answer 24

The importance of seeking truth and moral integrity

Question 25

Fill in the blank: Socrates is often depicted in ______ as a wise old man.

Answer 25

art

Question 26

What was Socrates' view on democracy?

Answer 26

He was skeptical about the wisdom of the masses.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Socrates' method often led to A) Agreement B) Conflict C) Enlightenment D) Indifference

Answer 27

C) Enlightenment