Socratic Critias and Atlantis

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Who is the narrator of the dialogue Critias?

  1. Socrates

  2. Critias

  3. Timaeus

  4. Hermocrates


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Critias is the narrator of the dialogue Critias, which is a part of Plato's Timaeus.

What is the main topic of the dialogue Critias?

  1. The nature of reality

  2. The origin of the universe

  3. The history of Atlantis

  4. The ideal state


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main topic of the dialogue Critias is the history of Atlantis, a legendary island that was said to have existed in the Atlantic Ocean.

According to Critias, how old was Atlantis when it was destroyed?

  1. 9,000 years

  2. 11,000 years

  3. 13,000 years

  4. 15,000 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Critias, Atlantis was destroyed 11,000 years before his time.

What was the capital city of Atlantis?

  1. Atlantis

  2. Poseidon

  3. Timaeus

  4. Critias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The capital city of Atlantis was also called Atlantis.

What was the name of the god who ruled Atlantis?

  1. Zeus

  2. Poseidon

  3. Hades

  4. Athena


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The god who ruled Atlantis was Poseidon, the god of the sea.

What was the name of the mortal king of Atlantis?

  1. Atlas

  2. Critias

  3. Timaeus

  4. Atlantis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mortal king of Atlantis was Atlas, the son of Poseidon.

What was the name of the island that was destroyed along with Atlantis?

  1. Lemuria

  2. Mu

  3. Thule

  4. Hyperborea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The island that was destroyed along with Atlantis was called Lemuria.

What was the cause of the destruction of Atlantis?

  1. A volcanic eruption

  2. An earthquake

  3. A tsunami

  4. A flood


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cause of the destruction of Atlantis was a flood.

What is the significance of the Critias dialogue?

  1. It is the first written account of Atlantis.

  2. It is the only written account of Atlantis.

  3. It is the most accurate account of Atlantis.

  4. It is the most detailed account of Atlantis.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Critias dialogue is significant because it is the first written account of Atlantis.

Has Atlantis ever been found?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Maybe

  4. It is unknown


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Atlantis has never been found.

Why is Atlantis still a popular topic of discussion?

  1. Because it is a mystery

  2. Because it is a legend

  3. Because it is a myth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atlantis is still a popular topic of discussion because it is a mystery, a legend, and a myth.

What is the most likely explanation for the story of Atlantis?

  1. It is a true story

  2. It is a myth

  3. It is a legend

  4. It is a combination of all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most likely explanation for the story of Atlantis is that it is a combination of a true story, a myth, and a legend.

What is the significance of the story of Atlantis?

  1. It is a warning about the dangers of hubris

  2. It is a story about the power of nature

  3. It is a story about the importance of knowledge

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The story of Atlantis is significant because it is a warning about the dangers of hubris, a story about the power of nature, and a story about the importance of knowledge.

How does the story of Atlantis relate to other Greek myths?

  1. It is similar to the story of the Trojan War

  2. It is similar to the story of the Odyssey

  3. It is similar to the story of the Argonauts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The story of Atlantis is similar to the story of the Trojan War, the story of the Odyssey, and the story of the Argonauts.

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