Greek Philosophers Quiz
Try out this Greek Philosophers quiz to test your knowledge. Greek Philosophers Trivia trivia explores the ideas, lives, and rivalries of the ancient thinkers who helped define Western philosophy.
15 questions
~3 min to finish
Easy to hard difficulty
450 pts max score
Question 1 · Easy · 10 pts
Which Platonic work presents Socrates giving his defense speech?
Question 2 · Hard · 40 pts
Which philosopher’s father was Nicomachus, a figure connected with the Macedonian court?
Question 3 · Hard · 40 pts
A birthplace challenge: Aristotle first entered the world in what city?
Question 4 · Hard · 40 pts
If a clue card simply says 'strongly linked to Elea,' which philosopher should you pick?
Question 5 · Hard · 40 pts
Which philosopher came from Acragas in Sicily?
Question 6 · Hard · 40 pts
Identify the philosopher whose home city is given as Acragas, located in Sicily.?
Question 7 · Hard · 40 pts
Which early atomist is traditionally paired with Democritus?
Question 8 · Hard · 40 pts
When Democritus gets top billing in early atomism, which partner’s name belongs beside his?
Question 9 · Hard · 40 pts
Name the philosopher whose birthplace is listed as Hierapolis in Phrygia.?
Question 10 · Hard · 40 pts
If the clue combines 'later Neoplatonist' with 'from Chalcis in Syria,' who is it?
Question 11 · Hard · 40 pts
Which philosopher is tied specifically to leading the Academy at Athens during the 5th century CE?
Question 12 · Easy · 10 pts
Which philosopher founded the Academy in Athens around 387 BCE?
Question 13 · Easy · 10 pts
The Lyceum in Athens was founded by which philosopher?
Question 14 · Easy · 10 pts
On which island was Pythagoras born?
Question 15 · Easy · 10 pts
Democritus is commonly linked with what city?