AP World History : Philosophies and Ideologies 600 BCE to 600 CE
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Example Question #21 : Philosophies And Ideologies
Which of the following philosophers wrote The Republic, a work known for its discourse on the ideal structure of a society and its government?
Aristotle
Plato
Archimedes
Epicurus
Socrates
Plato
Plato wrote the work - where he famously advocated for the concept of the philosopher-king - so he would be the correct choice. Socrates, Plato's teacher, was a very influential thinker but he did not write any works himself and spent most of his time in dialectics. Aristotle is most famous for his interest in value ethics and the natural world, so he too would not be a good choice. Archimedes and Epicurus - also Greek thinkers - are best know for their contributions to mathematics and the problem of evil, respectively, so they too would not be good choices.
Example Question #22 : Philosophies And Ideologies
The Chinese teacher and philosopher Confucius lived during __________.
the Boxer Rebellion
the Han Dynasty
the Warring States Period
the Xia Dynasty
the Opium Wars
the Warring States Period
Confucius lived during the Warring States Period of Chinese history (475 - 221 BCE), and also during the period of Chinese history known as The Hundred Schools of Thought. He developed a cohesive philosophy/religion known as Confucianism, which has been widely influential in Chinese society ever since.
Example Question #23 : Philosophies And Ideologies
Zeno and Cleanthes were influential writers and thinkers in __________.
Cynicism
Stoicism
Pluralism
Epicureanism
Platonism
Stoicism
Zeno and Cleanthes were ancient Greek philosophers who were both instrumental in the formation and development of Stoicism. Zeno is often credited as the founder of Stoicism, he lived in Athens in the fourth and third centuries BCE. Cleanthes was the head of the Athenian school of Stoicism in the third century BCE.
Example Question #24 : Philosophies And Ideologies
Which traditional Chinese philosophical tradition stresses family loyalty, ancestor worship, and a strong respect for your elders?
Shintoism
Zen Buddhism
Moral Philosophy
Animism
Confucianism
Confucianism
Confucianism, which is a philosophical tradition based on the teaching of Confucius, was and still is an important part of Chinese philosophy and Chinese culture. The most famous aspect of his teachings is the golden rule: "treat others as you want to be treated."
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