Socrates was a very important person in history. He was born more than 2,400 years ago, in a place called Athens, which is in a country called Greece. Socrates was not like other people. He did not write books, and he did not have a fancy job. Instead, he walked around Athens, talking to people and asking them questions.

Socrates was very interested in finding out the truth about things. He believed that the best way to learn was by asking questions. He thought that if people asked questions and thought carefully about their answers, they could discover important things about themselves and the world around them.

One of Socrates’ favorite things to do was to talk to young people. He would ask them questions about life, like “What is courage?” or “What is justice?” He wanted them to think deeply about these big ideas and come up with their own answers.

Some people in Athens did not like Socrates and his questions. They thought he was causing trouble by making people question the things they believed in. Eventually, these people accused Socrates of crimes and sent him to trial. At the trial, Socrates was found guilty and sentenced to die by drinking poison.

Even though Socrates died a long time ago, his ideas are still very important today. People all over the world study his teachings and try to understand the way he thought about the world. Socrates is remembered as one of the wisest philosophers who ever lived.

TEST 14

1. Where was Socrates born? 

A) Rome

B) Athens 

C) Egypt

D) China

 

2. What was Socrates interested in finding out? 

A) The best way to write books

B) The best way to ask questions 

C) The best way to make money

D) The best way to dance

 

3. What did Socrates believe was the best way to learn? 

A) By listening to lectures 

B) By reading books 

C) By asking questions and thinking carefully about the answers 

D) By playing video games

 

4. Why did some people in Athens not like Socrates? 

A) Because he wrote too many books 

B) Because he made people question their beliefs 

C) Because he was very rich 

D) Because he was a famous athlete

 

5. How was Socrates punished for his actions? 

A) He was sent to jail 

B) He was banished from Athens 

C) He was sentenced to die by drinking poison 

D) He was given a large sum of money

 

6. Why is Socrates remembered today? 

A) Because he was a famous actor

B) Because he wrote many books 

C) Because he was a great warrior

D) Because of his wise teachings and ideas