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Who were the two students of Socrates who provided writings about him and the trial?
Who were the two students of Socrates who provided writings about him and the trial?
Xenophon and Plato.
What were the two crimes Socrates was charged with?
What were the two crimes Socrates was charged with?
Impiety (lack of reverence for the gods) and corrupting the young.
What was the role of Pericles in the city of Athens during the time of Socrates?
What was the role of Pericles in the city of Athens during the time of Socrates?
Pericles led Athens from 460 to 429 B.C. and the city enjoyed a time of great prosperity under his leadership.
Why is the trial of Socrates considered important to the study of Western civilization?
Why is the trial of Socrates considered important to the study of Western civilization?
What were the two sources from which we could glean information about Socrates and his trial?
What were the two sources from which we could glean information about Socrates and his trial?
What were the two crimes Socrates was charged with?
What were the two crimes Socrates was charged with?
Why is the trial of Socrates considered important to the study of Western civilization?
Why is the trial of Socrates considered important to the study of Western civilization?
Who were the two students of Socrates who provided writings about him and the trial?
Who were the two students of Socrates who provided writings about him and the trial?
What were the two sources from which we could glean information about Socrates and his trial?
What were the two sources from which we could glean information about Socrates and his trial?
What was the role of Pericles in the city of Athens during the time of Socrates?
What was the role of Pericles in the city of Athens during the time of Socrates?
What were the two crimes Socrates was charged with?
What were the two crimes Socrates was charged with?
Why is the trial of Socrates considered important?
Why is the trial of Socrates considered important?
Who were the two students of Socrates from whom we have information about the trial?
Who were the two students of Socrates from whom we have information about the trial?
Under whose leadership did Athens enjoy a time of greatness?
Under whose leadership did Athens enjoy a time of greatness?
What were the two main sources of information about Socrates and his trial?
What were the two main sources of information about Socrates and his trial?
