Anaxagoras — Questions and answers

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Why was Anaxagoras forced to leave Athens?

Choices

  1. He wanted to retire in Lampsacus.
  2. He was accused of impiety (disrespect for the gods). ✓
  3. His friend Pericles told him to go away.
  4. He made too many new friends in Athens.

Answer: He was accused of impiety (disrespect for the gods).

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What did Anaxagoras's emphasis on reason and observation help pave the way for?

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  1. The building of new cities.
  2. Scientific inquiry. ✓
  3. Becoming a famous traveler.
  4. Finding new types of elements.

Answer: Scientific inquiry.

From page 7

What does Yasmin say is the important part of Anaxagoras's questions?

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  1. To be sure of everything we know.
  2. To realize we can never know anything.
  3. To always keep questioning and exploring. ✓
  4. To organize the universe perfectly.

Answer: To always keep questioning and exploring.

From page 8

What modern physics concept is similar to Anaxagoras's idea of 'everything in everything'?

Choices

  1. The size of the universe.
  2. Quantum entanglement. ✓
  3. The speed of light.
  4. The temperature of stars.

Answer: Quantum entanglement.

From page 9

What important lessons can we learn from Anaxagoras's story?

Choices

  1. It's best to always agree with everyone.
  2. We should never ask difficult questions.
  3. The importance of questioning, observing, and challenging assumptions. ✓
  4. The quest for understanding the universe is over.

Answer: The importance of questioning, observing, and challenging assumptions.

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