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What does Socrates help Ion realize about Homer's greatness?
What does Socrates help Ion realize about Homer's greatness?
- Homer's greatness lies in his diverse knowledge of medicine and art.
- Homer's greatness is derived from his philosophical insights.
- Homer's brilliance extends to all aspects of life.
- Homer excels only in song, not in other categories. (correct)
What did Socrates believe was necessary for educating someone to make better choices?
What did Socrates believe was necessary for educating someone to make better choices?
- Providing extensive theoretical knowledge.
- Encouraging individuals to rely solely on human reason.
- Demonstrating the consequences of actions to enhance understanding. (correct)
- Ensuring the person has access to all the facts.
According to Socrates, why would someone do something bad?
According to Socrates, why would someone do something bad?
- Due to a lack of understanding, thinking that the bad action is actually good. (correct)
- As a deliberate choice to challenge society's norms.
- Because the person is enlightened and knows what's best.
- Out of sheer ignorance and inability to differentiate between good and evil.
How did Socrates view love in relation to human experience?
How did Socrates view love in relation to human experience?
What was one of Aristotle's fundamental approaches to scientific observation?
What was one of Aristotle's fundamental approaches to scientific observation?
How did Aristotle categorize things in his scientific approach?
How did Aristotle categorize things in his scientific approach?
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Leuktra between Sparta, Thebes, and Athens?
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Leuktra between Sparta, Thebes, and Athens?
What was the significance of the 10,000 Greek mercenaries being left leaderless in the heart of the Persian empire?
What was the significance of the 10,000 Greek mercenaries being left leaderless in the heart of the Persian empire?
What impact did the first works on military strategy, written right after the Persian War, have on Greek warfare?
What impact did the first works on military strategy, written right after the Persian War, have on Greek warfare?
Why did Persia support Athens, Corinth, and Thebes in their war against Sparta?
Why did Persia support Athens, Corinth, and Thebes in their war against Sparta?
What was the key reason behind the formation of the King's Peace treaty brokered by the Persian king in 378 BCE?
What was the key reason behind the formation of the King's Peace treaty brokered by the Persian king in 378 BCE?
What was the significant role played by Spartan allies during the Peloponnesian War?
What was the significant role played by Spartan allies during the Peloponnesian War?
What was the purpose of the imperial cult?
What was the purpose of the imperial cult?
What change occurred in Sparta after the failure of the Messenian Revolt?
What change occurred in Sparta after the failure of the Messenian Revolt?
What characterized Mystery religions in the Roman context?
What characterized Mystery religions in the Roman context?
What was the primary role of the 5 Ephors in Spartan society?
What was the primary role of the 5 Ephors in Spartan society?
What did Lycurgus emphasize through his military training in Sparta?
What did Lycurgus emphasize through his military training in Sparta?
What was unique about the priests of Magna Mater (Cybele) and their practices?
What was unique about the priests of Magna Mater (Cybele) and their practices?
Why was Mithras considered popular among the Roman military?
Why was Mithras considered popular among the Roman military?
How did Spartans view outsiders according to the information provided?
How did Spartans view outsiders according to the information provided?
How did Roman tolerance extend to religious practices in the provinces?
How did Roman tolerance extend to religious practices in the provinces?
What was the significance of the Peloponnesian League in relation to Sparta?
What was the significance of the Peloponnesian League in relation to Sparta?
What made Mithras a secret religion in the Roman context?
What made Mithras a secret religion in the Roman context?
How did Spartans ensure adherence to laws and traditions within their society?
How did Spartans ensure adherence to laws and traditions within their society?
What characterized the relationship between Spartans and Helots in Ancient Greece?
What characterized the relationship between Spartans and Helots in Ancient Greece?
Why did Sparta undergo a significant transformation after the Messenian Revolt?
Why did Sparta undergo a significant transformation after the Messenian Revolt?
What was the primary function of the Dual Monarchy system in Sparta?
What was the primary function of the Dual Monarchy system in Sparta?
How did the Spartans view luxury according to the text?
How did the Spartans view luxury according to the text?
What was the primary goal of the Delian League?
What was the primary goal of the Delian League?
Which Athenian leader was known for persuading Athenians to build a fleet and winning naval victories during the Persian war?
Which Athenian leader was known for persuading Athenians to build a fleet and winning naval victories during the Persian war?
What was Socrates' profession in ancient Athens?
What was Socrates' profession in ancient Athens?
Why did Athens construct large defensive walls around its city, including The Long Walls to the port?
Why did Athens construct large defensive walls around its city, including The Long Walls to the port?
What signaled that Athens had grandiose and large scale ideas?
What signaled that Athens had grandiose and large scale ideas?
What did Corinth do that led to the start of a large-scale war in 431?
What did Corinth do that led to the start of a large-scale war in 431?
Why is Socrates considered influential in philosophy despite not leaving any writings behind?
Why is Socrates considered influential in philosophy despite not leaving any writings behind?
What caused the large-scale war to start between Sparta and Athens in 431?
What caused the large-scale war to start between Sparta and Athens in 431?
