Weekly Wisdom Quiz

Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,

Welcome back for another quiz!

This week was all about beginnings and endings: we looked at the wars between Alexander’s successors which ushered in the Hellenistic Age, plus an exclusive podcast for Members on another transitional period, that of Roman Britain.

And for good measure, we also had a look at ancient education. As you might expect, when it came to passing on knowledge, the philosophers had some pretty different ideas from one another!

All questions are based on articles and resources published here at Classical Wisdom over the past week. Both the answers as well as the articles themselves are available below.

So let’s get started…

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1. In the Hellenistic period, what scientific instrument was invented by Heron of Alexandria?

a) The astrolabe
b) The sextant
c) The aeolipile (steam engine)
d) The sundial

2. The Sophists were known for emphasizing which skill in education?

a) Logic
b) Rhetoric and debate
c) Mathematical reasoning
d) Scientific discovery

3. Aristotle believed education should prepare individuals for what?

a) Religious devotion
b) Artistic mastery
c) Civic life
d) Military service

4. After Alexander the Great’s death, his empire was divided among his generals. What were they called?

a) The Archons
b) The Diadochi
c) The Epigoni
d) The Hegemons

5. What major question does studying Roman Britain help us answer about modern Britain?

a) Whether British identity is more Roman or Anglo-Saxon
b) How democracy was founded
c) The origins of feudalism
d) The expansion of the British Empire

6. According to Plato’s Republic, who should receive education?

a) Only aristocratic men
b) All men but no women
c) Only the ruling elite
d) Both men and women

7. What was the primary language spoken across the Hellenistic world?

a) Attic Greek
b) Latin
c) Koine Greek
d) Aramaic

8. According to Heraclitus, what is necessary for stability and adaptation?

a) Absolute order
b) A balance of consistency and conflict
c) Isolation from external influences
d) Unchanging tradition

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Answers

1. C) The aeolipile (steam engine) – Ancients After Alexander - The Hellenistic Age

2. B) Rhetoric and debate – The Future of Education - Classical Insights

3. C) Civic life – The Future of Education - Classical Insights

4. B) The Diadochi – Ancients After Alexander - The Hellenistic Age

5. A) Whether British identity is more Roman or Anglo-Saxon – Roman Britain Podcast

6. D) Both men and women – The Future of Education - Classical Insights

7. C) Koine Greek – Ancients After Alexander - The Hellenistic Age

8. B) A balance of consistency and conflict – The Future of Education - Classical Insights

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🏛️ The Wisdom Scale: How Did You Do?

🔴 0-2 Correct: Novice Philosopher
You have begun your journey, young thinker! The ancients await your further study.

🟡 3-5 Correct: Aspiring Sophos
You have glimpsed the wisdom of the greats, but there’s more to learn! Keep at it.

🟢 6-7 Correct: Agora Adept
The Agora welcomes you! You could hold your own in a lively philosophical debate.

🟣 8 Correct: Master of the Classics
You are truly wise, Plato and Aristotle themselves would be impressed.

So, how did you do? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!

All the best,

Sean Kelly

Managing Editor

Classical Wisdom

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