Weekly Wisdom Quiz

Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,

Have you been paying attention? It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with The Weekly Wisdom Quiz!

All questions are based on articles and resources published here at Classical Wisdom in the past week. As always, answers are available below, alongside our weekly roundup of all of this week’s material.

Let’s get started…

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1. Aristotle believed that happiness (eudaimonia) was achieved through:
A) Indulging in life’s pleasures
B) Acquiring wealth and power
C) Living a life of virtue and fulfilling one’s potential
D) Avoiding pain and suffering

2. What did Diogenes famously tell Alexander the Great when asked what he wanted?
A) “Give me wealth.”
B) “Stand out of my sunlight.”
C) “Teach me wisdom.”
D) “Leave Athens forever.”

3. Aspasia was often criticized by whom?
A) Her fellow philosophers
B) Athenian political rivals
C) Spartan generals
D) The Oracle of Delphi

4. What was Aspasia accused of that led to a scandal?
A) Religious impiety
B) Political conspiracy
C) Treason
D) Murder

5. Aristotle’s ‘Nicomachean Ethics’ emphasizes which type of virtue?
A) Social virtue
B) Intellectual virtue
C) Financial virtue
D) Democratic virtue

6. Which school of philosophy advocated for achieving happiness through simple pleasures and the avoidance of pain?
A) Stoicism
B) Cynicism
C) Epicureanism
D) Sophism

7. Aspasia’s intellectual contributions were often linked to her influence on:
A) The Spartan military
B) The education of women in Athens
C) Pericles’ rhetoric and political strategy
D) The development of Stoicism

8. What did Epicurus consider the highest pleasure?
A) Luxurious feasts and indulgence
B) Political power and influence
C) A life of simple contentment and tranquility
D) The pursuit of scientific knowledge alone

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Answer Key

1. C) Living a life of virtue and fulfilling one’s potential How to be Happy, According to Aristotle

2. B) “Stand out of my sunlight.” The Bohemian Philosophy

3. B) Athenian political rivals Rehabilitating Aspasia

4. A) Religious impiety Rehabilitating Aspasia

5. B) Intellectual virtue How to be Happy, According to Aristotle

6. C) Epicureanism The Bohemian Philosophy

7. C) Pericles’ rhetoric and political strategy Rehabilitating Aspasia

8. C) A life of simple contentment and tranquility The Bohemian Philosophy

🏛️The Wisdom Scale

🧠 0-2 correct: Novice Philosopher – Fear not! Even Socrates had to start somewhere. Keep reading, and soon you’ll be dazzling the symposium with your insights!

📜 3-4 correct: Aspiring Sophos – A solid effort! You’re well on your way to wisdom, though perhaps a bit more contemplation is needed.

🏛 5-7 correct: Agora Adept – Impressive! You could hold your own in a debate with the best of them. Keep sharpening that intellect!

⚡8 correct: Master of the Classics – Magnificent! You’re a true philosopher-king (or queen), embodying the wisdom of the ancients!

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Until next week, keep questioning, keep learning, and may wisdom be your guide…

All the best,

Sean Kelly

Managing Editor

Classical Wisdom

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