The Stoic Compass vs. Epicurean Sails: 11th Grade Philosophy Quiz (Hard) Arbeitsblatt • Kostenloser PDF-Download mit Antwortschlüssel
Scholars synthesize divergent paths to the good life through 10 rigorous evaluations of Hellenistic ethics, Cynic provocation, and Pre-Socratic cosmology.
Pädagogischer Überblick
This rigorous philosophy quiz assesses student mastery of the pivotal metaphysical and ethical debates between Stoic, Epicurean, and Pre-Socratic schools of thought. The assessment utilizes a synthesis-based approach, challenging students to evaluate complex doctrines such as ataraxia, arche, and the dichotomy of control through varied question formats. It is designed for 11th-grade honors or AP-level Humanities courses as a formative assessment of Hellenistic and Ancient Greek intellectual history.
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- Differentiate between the ethical frameworks of Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Cynicism regarding the good life.
- Analyze the metaphysical assumptions behind Pre-Socratic concepts like the Apeiron, Logo, and Atomism.
- Evaluate the logical implications of Zeno's paradoxes on the nature of space and continuous motion.
All 10 Questions
- In herrings of logical rigor, Zeno of Elea proposed 'Achilles and the Tortoise.' Which metaphysical assumption regarding the nature of space and time does this paradox primarily challenge?A) Infinite divisibility of a continuumB) The existence of the void in atomic theoryC) The teleological movement of the Prime MoverD) The reliability of sense perception over 'logos'
- Diogenes of Sinope, the most famous of the Cynics, argued that true virtue is found in living according to ________, rejecting social conventions and material luxury.A) The PolisB) NatureC) The AcademyD) Divine Law
- Epicurus taught that 'Ataraxia' — the peak of human happiness — is achieved primarily through the pursuit of intense, sensory-driven physical pleasures.A) TrueB) False
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- Evaluate the Heraclitean concept of 'Panta Rhei' (everything flows). How does his theory of the 'Unity of Opposites' function as a governing principle of reality?A) It suggests all physical matter is composed of unchanging atomsB) It posits that conflict and tension between forces create a stable harmonyC) It argues that different perspectives are equally falseD) It claims that only the soul remains constant while the body decays
- The Stoic philosopher Epictetus emphasized the 'Dichotomy of Control,' suggesting that we should only concern ourselves with our own ________.A) Physical healthB) Social reputationC) Prohairesis (will/intentions)D) Political status
- How did Anaximander expand upon the monism of Thales? He proposed that the 'Arche' (origin) of the universe was not a specific element like water, but rather:A) The Apeiron (the Boundless/Indefinite)B) The Nous (Divine Intellect)C) The Ge (the Earth)D) The Pneuma (the Breath)
- Pyrrhonist Skepticism argues that 'epoché' (suspension of judgment) is the necessary prerequisite for achieving mental tranquility.A) TrueB) False
- In 'The Golden Verses,' the Pythagorean school emphasized the transmigration of souls. This belief implies a rejection of which of the following?A) Mathematical realismB) Dietary restrictions like vegetarianismC) Total materialist annihilation at deathD) The existence of harmony in the cosmos
- Democritus and Leucippus formulated a proto-scientific worldview by positing that the universe is comprised entirely of ________ moving through a vacuum.A) Geometric shapesB) Indivisible atomsC) Harmonic vibrationsD) Infinite seeds
- The Pre-Socratic philosopher Empedocles proposed that two cosmic forces are responsible for the mixing and separation of the four elements. What were these forces?A) Gravity and InertiaB) Love and StrifeC) Chaos and OrderD) Mind and Matter
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Yes, this Philosophy Quiz is an excellent self-contained lesson for a substitute teacher because it provides comprehensive explanations for every answer, allowing students to learn even if the teacher is not a subject expert.
Most high school students will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete this Philosophy Quiz, as the questions require deep critical reading and evaluation of complex abstract concepts.
This Philosophy Quiz can be used for differentiated instruction by using the detailed explanations as a scaffolding tool for students who are new to Hellenistic thought while challenging advanced learners with the harder metaphysical questions.
This Philosophy Quiz specifically covers the Pre-Socratic arche, Heraclitean flux, Zeno's paradoxes, Stoic willpower, Epicurean ataraxia, and the radical social rejection practiced by the Cynics.
You can use this Philosophy Quiz as a mid-unit check for understanding to identify which Greek schools of thought require further review before moving into the Roman philosophical period.
