Plato Quizzes & Trivia

Plato was just more than a philosopher. Plato’s views on math, science, art, logic, and life in general helped to shape Western culture. Bring the ancient past to life with this. Ponder your deepest thoughts while taking our quiz dedicated to this extraordinary thinking man.

Dealing with hard hitting questions like: “Who gave him the nickname of Plato?”, “How did the term platonic love originate?”, “What is platonic realism?”, “What kind of relationship did Plato have with Socrates?”, “What is the Theory of Forms?”, and “Did Plato ever travel to Italy or Egypt?”, you mind will roam as much as Plato’s. With all of your experiences open a dialogue with us and take our thought provoking quiz. He was remembered for his and knowledge and with our quiz so will you!

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The Republic (Plato) -- Good

This quiz is for my personal use, compiled (verbatim) from questions from tests in my philosophy class. Y'all are free to take it, but be warned, my teacher makes mistakes.

Questions: 47 | Attempts: 1224 | Last updated: Feb 28, 2017

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According to Plato/Socrates, who are the "saviors of our society"?

Artists

Poets

Philosophers

Women

The Republic (Plato) Guardians

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Questions: 45 | Attempts: 990 | Last updated: Dec 31, 2012

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At the beginning of part two, how does Socrates propose his inquiry into justice?

He suggests an in-depth look at justice in the individual.

He suggests bringing Thrasymachus back into the discussion.

He suggests a large-scale study of justice in the community.

All of the above.

What Do You Know About Plato?

What do you know about one of the greatest philosophers of history? How solid is your knowledge? Take this quiz to discover where you stand.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 564 | Last updated: Dec 6, 2017

Sample Question
Plato was famously and majorly a

Philosopher

Singer

Brain doctor

Player

The Republic (Plato), Introduction -- Book 2

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Questions: 29 | Attempts: 367 | Last updated: Feb 28, 2017

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According to Cephalus, what desire increases when age blunts one's enjoyment of physical pleasures?

The desire to be among friends.

The desire for rational conversation.

The desire to instruct younger men and women.

The desire to give in to one's "mad masters."

Philosophy Quiz 4

Plato

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 62 | Last updated: Feb 15, 2013

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