Zeno of Citium — Questions and answers

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Who was Zeno of Citium?

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  1. The founder of Stoicism ✓
  2. A famous artist
  3. A great explorer
  4. A king from ancient times

Answer: The founder of Stoicism

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What was Zeno's job before he became a philosopher?

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  1. A teacher
  2. A merchant ✓
  3. A farmer
  4. A doctor

Answer: A merchant

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Where did Zeno gather his followers, which gave the Stoic movement its name?

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  1. At a big library
  2. At the 'Painted Porch' ✓
  3. In a secret cave
  4. At the King's palace

Answer: At the 'Painted Porch'

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What does 'living in accordance with nature' mean to Zeno and the Stoics?

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  1. Always being outside
  2. Understanding the universe's natural order and our place in it ✓
  3. Only eating food from the forest
  4. Planting many trees

Answer: Understanding the universe's natural order and our place in it

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How can we find inner peace and navigate life's challenges, according to Zeno's teachings?

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  1. By always getting what we want
  2. By focusing on what we can control and accepting what we cannot ✓
  3. By ignoring all our problems and worries
  4. By letting others make all our decisions

Answer: By focusing on what we can control and accepting what we cannot

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