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Scholars synthesize divergent paths to the good life through 10 rigorous evaluations of Hellenistic ethics, Cynic provocation, and Pre-Socratic cosmology.

Vue d'ensemble pédagogique

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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Outil: Quiz à Choix Multiples
Sujet: Arts & Autres
Catégorie: Philosophie
Note: 11th Note
Difficulté: Difficile
Sujet: Philosophes grecs anciens
Langue: 🇬🇧 English
Articles: 10
Clé de Correction: Oui
Indices: Non
Créé: Feb 14, 2026

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Ce que les étudiants vont apprendre

  • 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

  1. 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 continuum
    B) The existence of the void in atomic theory
    C) The teleological movement of the Prime Mover
    D) The reliability of sense perception over 'logos'
  2. 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 Polis
    B) Nature
    C) The Academy
    D) Divine Law
  3. Epicurus taught that 'Ataraxia' — the peak of human happiness — is achieved primarily through the pursuit of intense, sensory-driven physical pleasures.
    A) True
    B) False
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  1. 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 atoms
    B) It posits that conflict and tension between forces create a stable harmony
    C) It argues that different perspectives are equally false
    D) It claims that only the soul remains constant while the body decays
  2. The Stoic philosopher Epictetus emphasized the 'Dichotomy of Control,' suggesting that we should only concern ourselves with our own ________.
    A) Physical health
    B) Social reputation
    C) Prohairesis (will/intentions)
    D) Political status
  3. 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)
  4. Pyrrhonist Skepticism argues that 'epoché' (suspension of judgment) is the necessary prerequisite for achieving mental tranquility.
    A) True
    B) False
  5. In 'The Golden Verses,' the Pythagorean school emphasized the transmigration of souls. This belief implies a rejection of which of the following?
    A) Mathematical realism
    B) Dietary restrictions like vegetarianism
    C) Total materialist annihilation at death
    D) The existence of harmony in the cosmos
  6. Democritus and Leucippus formulated a proto-scientific worldview by positing that the universe is comprised entirely of ________ moving through a vacuum.
    A) Geometric shapes
    B) Indivisible atoms
    C) Harmonic vibrations
    D) Infinite seeds
  7. 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 Inertia
    B) Love and Strife
    C) Chaos and Order
    D) Mind and Matter

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Grade 11High School PhilosophyAncient Greek HistoryEthics And MetaphysicsFormative AssessmentCritical ThinkingHumanities
This 11th-grade Hard difficulty philosophy quiz evaluates student understanding of Hellenistic and Pre-Socratic thought through multiple-choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank questions. The content covers high-level concepts including Zeno of Elea's paradoxes, Diogenes and Cynic 'physis', Epicurean 'ataraxia', Heraclitus's 'Logos' and 'Unity of Opposites', Epictetus's 'prohairesis', Anaximander's 'Apeiron', Pyrrhonist skepticism, Pythagorean metempsychosis, Democritus's atomism, and Empedocles's cosmic forces of Love and Strife. It provides detailed explanations for each answer, making it an effective tool for pedagogical scaffolding and mastery-based learning in high school humanities curricula.

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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.