Ancient History: Greece : Philosophy and Religion

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Philosophy And Religion

Plato’s Republic primarily focuses on __________.

Possible Answers:

the pursuit of knowledge

the history of Athenian democracy

the role of free will in human lives

how to justly govern a society

the development of the identity of various classical city-states

Correct answer:

how to justly govern a society

Explanation:

Plato’s Republic was written in the fourth century BCE. It is one of the most important philosophical works of all time and remains widely influential today. The Republic is written in the style of a Socratic dialogue. It focuses on questions of justice in Greek society and how to most justly govern a society.

Example Question #12 : Philosophy And Religion

Which of these ancient Greek Gods is said to have introduced the Greek people to agriculture?

Possible Answers:

Persephone

Ares

Athena

Hera

Demeter

Correct answer:

Demeter

Explanation:

The Greek Goddess Demeter was believed to have introduced agriculture to the Greek people. She was revered as the Goddess of fertility and the harvest, and was the subject of cult-like worship in many ancient Greek societies.

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