Weekly Wisdom Quiz

Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,

Across the ancient islands of the Odyssey, through to the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, we’ve been on quite a journey this week!

And once again, we’ve arrived at the Weekly Wisdom Quiz.

This is your chance to put your knowledge of the Classics to the test. Find out if you know what it takes to ‘know thyself’, and if you can tell the difference between Ithaca and Ithaki.

For the record, before this week’s article on the subject, I definitely could not!

As always, all questions are based on articles and resouces published this week at Classical Wisdom. A full round up of these resources is available just below the quiz, alongside the answers, just in case you want to revisit anything.

I’ll see you on the other side…

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1. What was the key political reform that followed Tarquin’s expulsion from Rome?
A. Establishment of the Senate
B. Division of Rome into districts
C. Creation of the Republic with two annually elected consuls
D. Rule by popular assembly

2. Why does modern Ithaki not match Homer’s description of Ithaca?
A. It is east, mountainous, and one of only three islands
B. It is too far from Troy
C. It lacks archaeological evidence
D. It has volcanic activity

3. What modern scientific field is helping scholars investigate the real location of Odysseus' Ithaca?
A. Astronomy
B. Seismology
C. Genetics
D. Geology

4. What were the “four roles” or personae described by Panaetius of Rhodes?
A. Philosopher, citizen, soldier, slave
B. Logic, ethics, physics, metaphysics
C. Universal nature, individual character, social roles, self-chosen path
D. Mind, body, soul, spirit

5. What ancient philosopher's idea of "knowing yourself" inspired the Stoics' approach to self-reflection?
A. Aristotle
B. Socrates
C. Pythagoras
D. Zeno

6. What architectural achievement is associated with Tarquin the Proud’s reign?
A. The Colosseum
B. The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus
C. The Pantheon
D. The Roman aqueducts

7. What ancient text does Cicero reference when discussing Stoic roles and duties?
A. Republic
B. Laws
C. On the Nature of the Gods
D. On Duties

8. In "Mapping Myths," what island is proposed as the real-world basis for Circe’s island, Aiaia?
A. Crete
B. Ithaki
C. Monte Circeo
D. Lesbos

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Answers

1. C – Creation of the Republic with two annually elected consuls (The Tyrant who Birthed a Republic)

2. A – It is east, mountainous, and one of only three islands (Can We Find the Real Ithaca?)

3. D – Geology (Can We Find the Real Ithaca?)

4. C – Universal nature, individual character, social roles, self-chosen path (Stoics and the Self)

5. B – Socrates (Stoics and the Self)

6. B – The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus (The Tyrant who Birthed a Republic)

7. D – On Duties (Stoics and the Self)

8. C – Monte Circeo (Can We Find the Real Ithaca?)

📚 The Wisdom Scale

0–2 correct: Novice Philosopher
Just beginning your journey. Take heart, even Socrates started somewhere!

3–4 correct: Forum Fellow
You walk the line between myth and memory. Rome salutes you.

5–6 correct: Stoic Strategist
You balance the wisdom of the Stoics and the politics of the Republic with poise.

7–8 correct: Homeric Sage
By Athena’s spear! You map myths, dethrone tyrants, and question your own soul. Bravo!

So, how did it go this week? Feel free to share your results in the comments below.

As always, the journey towards wisdom continues… Which is just my way of saying: I’ll see you next week!

All the best,

Sean Kelly

Managing Editor

Classical Wisdom

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