Ancient Philosophers Trivia Questions
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Which ancient philosopher, born in 551 B.C., is believed to have descendants still living in Shantung province?
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confucius
Which philosopher founded the institution you could visit online at www.theacademy.edu during the 380s B.C.?
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plato
Who developed his own method of inquiry that we mostly know of through the writings of Plato, because he didn't write it down himself?
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socrates
Who was the founder of The Academy who was ill at the time of Socrates' execution and therefore not present?
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plato
Which Chinese philosopher is considered the only one wiser than Mencius, who was given the title 'Second Sage'?
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confucius
Who did Speusippus travel to Sicily with and later succeed as head of his academy?
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plato
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