Do You Know The Ancient Philosophers?

What do you know about philosophy? Are you knowledgeable about Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the greats!
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What is Plato's real name?
Aristocles
Peristocles
Xedius

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Plato is known for...
The Republic
The Sea
The Democratic

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Socrates lived through the time of...
Xerxes
Pericles
Ariphron

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Aristotle was __________ student.
Plato's
Thales'
Socrates'

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Plato was also a...
Gardener
Chef
Wrestler

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Unlike some other philosophers, Aristotle's writings are _______.
Scientific
Pedantic
Poetic

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Who said, “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous?"
Gorgias
Plutarch
Aristotle

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Plato was taught by...
Socrates
Solon
Pythagoras

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When he was young, Socrates was a..
Painter
Welder
Sculptor

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Who developed syllogism?
Aristotle
Galen
Archimedes

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Socrates died by...
Drowning
Drinking hemlock
A sword wound

Question 12/12

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Pythagoras believed that the world was founded on...
Literature
Math
The sea
You aren't that familiar with philosophy, and that's okay - it's a tough subject! The greats are great for a reason though, so keep reading.

C+, Keep On Reading

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You are familiar with some philosophy and know some information on the philosophers. Keep on learning to see why the greats are still read today!

B+, Getting Philosophical

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You know a lot about philosophy and the great philosophers. Nice job on the classical knowledge, scholar!

A+, Nice Job, Scholar

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Right!
1
What is Plato's real name?
Aristocles
Peristocles
Xedius
2
Plato is known for...
The Republic
The Sea
The Democratic
3
Socrates lived through the time of...
Xerxes
Pericles
Ariphron
4
Aristotle was __________ student.
Plato's
Thales'
Socrates'
5
Plato was also a...
Gardener
Chef
Wrestler
6
Unlike some other philosophers, Aristotle's writings are _______.
Scientific
Pedantic
Poetic
7
Who said, “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous?"
Gorgias
Plutarch
Aristotle
8
Plato was taught by...
Socrates
Solon
Pythagoras
9
When he was young, Socrates was a..
Painter
Welder
Sculptor
10
Who developed syllogism?
Aristotle
Galen
Archimedes
11
Socrates died by...
Drowning
Drinking hemlock
A sword wound
12
Pythagoras believed that the world was founded on...
Literature
Math
The sea