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Socrates taught Plato, and Plato taught Aristotle. However, they all came to different conclusions in their work. What does this tell us about the nature of philosophy in this era?

A
Independent thought was really encouraged.
B
Philosophy in this era was inconsistent and hard to define.
C
Students were expected to follow the thoughts of their teachers.
D
Although they had relationships, they did not influence each other.
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The gods became increasingly less visible in classical Greek society.

A
True
B
False
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Which is TRUE about the end of a Socratic argument?

A
It would establish a new truth.
B
It established what was logical and real.
C
It always ended with proof of contradiction.
D
It always led to more questions and therefore never really ended.
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What is the implication of Plato’s statement, “Until philosophers are kings, cities will never rest from their evils”?

A
Plato was going to invent democracy so he could be king.
B
Philosophers would make better moral leaders than kings.
C
Only philosophers can see the evil that is in all of the cities.
D
Philosophers were planning to lead a revolution against nobility.
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What was Aristotle’s “Ladder of Life”?

A
an explanation of social class
B
a way of organizing all of the species
C
a description of the essential elements of life
D
a framework identifying important philosophers
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According to Plato, what is the difference between the world of forms and the physical world?

A
Most people will only interact with the world of forms.
B
The world of forms is abstract while the physical world is concrete.
C
The world of forms cannot be described but the physical world can.
D
The physical does not appeal to the sense while the world of forms does.
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Who would Socrates think was smarter: a young child, an accomplished general, a wise old scholar, or one who questions knowledge?

A
a young child
B
a wise old scholar
C
an accomplished general
D
one who questions knowledge
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Why did so many great minds go to Athens?

A
Socrates built the first university in Athens.
B
They were ordered to by Alexander the Great.
C
Athens prioritized intellectual pursuits over military might.
D
The city had a lot of wealth and became an intellectual center.
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Which is an example of a Final Cause?

A
a deer running away from a wolf
B
an airplane having aerodynamic shape
C
the construction of a bridge to facilitate trade
D
a mouse having a color that helps it hide from predators
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Socrates could have saved his own life but chose to remain true to his beliefs.

A
True
B
False

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