12 Questions
Who proposed the idea of atomism according to ancient Greek philosophers?
Leucippus and Democritus
According to atomism, what is suggested to make up most of the things in the universe?
Atoms
What was proposed by Anaxagoras that differed from atomism?
Infinite number of elementary substances
Who introduced Platonic solids by expanding Empedocles' theory?
Plato
According to Aristotle, what is the cause of changes in the universe?
Balance of four elements
Which civilization had advanced techniques for utilizing metals like gold and copper?
Egyptians
What term collectively refers to the advances in materials, metallurgy, and medicine in history?
Alchemy
What were alchemists' aims in their experiments?
Inventing the microscope
Who were the two civilizations that practiced alchemy, tied closely to their cultural beliefs?
Chinese and Indians
What did alchemists try to transform or transmute substances into?
Platinum and titanium
What was the magical substance believed to have the power to transmute base metals into gold?
Aqua Regia
What was the primary reason for atomism not gaining ground in Ancient Greece?
Influence of prominent philosophers like Aristotle
Test your knowledge of the ancient Greek philosophers and their ideas on atomism. From Leucippus to Democritus, learn about the concept of atoms and their significance in the universe. Answer questions on atomism versus other philosophical theories.
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