Are You Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle?

By: Teresa M.

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Snap out of it! Stop daydreaming and focus your attention on finding out which famous Greek philosopher you could be the walking reincarnation of! We both know you are wise beyond your years but are you more like Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle?

This quiz might be a little tough for those of you that like to remain guarded. In order to find out which of the godfathers of philosophy you think most like, we will have to crawl around in your brain for a while. It's not only important to get to know your personality, but it's also essential to get to know the inner voices that guide your thoughts.

Please do not be mistaken! We are not saying you are crazy. We are saying that everyone has a stream of conscious running rampant with thoughts in their head. When you are contemplating the world, do you ask a lot of questions or do you prefer to ponder until the answer becomes clear?

Are you ready to find out how your thinking makes you an ancient philosopher? Answer our questions with your most lucid response, and we'll let you know if you are most like Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle! If you're ready, we're ready!

What was your favorite subject in school?

History.

Math.
Science.

Lunch.

Which word best describes your last dream?

Weird.

Steamy.
Sweet.

Scary.

Which area of your life do you think about most?

Relationships.

Career.
Health.

Retirement.

Do you believe in soulmates?

I don't rule anything out.

I do not believe in such things.
I have a soulmate.

I have a few soulmates.

Which Greek island would you most like to visit?

Hydra.

Oxia.
Dokos.

I would prefer to go to Italy.

Are you more logical or emotional?

I'm a little of both.

I'm a little more logical.
I'm all logic.

I'm a little more emotional.

Which celebrity do you think is most intelligent?

Ellen DeGeneres.

Robert De Niro.
Kim Kardashian.

George Clooney.

How do you handle problems?

I think them through.

I let it play out as it should.
I nip them in the bud.

I ignore them.

Are you the athletic type?

I'm going to say no.

I'm very athletic.
I could work out a little more.

I'm in reasonable shape.

How would your boss describe you?

Intelligent.

Smart.
Clever.

Wise.

How do you find out something you want to know?

I ask questions.

I use Google.
YouTube is perfect for that.

I go to the library.

How would your friends describe your sense of humor?

Dry.

Quirky.
High brow.

Laid-back.

Have you ever served in the military?

I am a veteran.

I have not.
I'm in the military.

I'm not military material.

Which type of puzzle do you like most?

Jigsaw puzzle.

Sudoku.
Crosswords.

Word search.

How many books have you read this year?

0-4

5-6
7-8

9 or more

Which job would you be best suited to try?

Pilot.

Coach.
Lawyer.

Doctor.

Which famous artist do you like most?

Van Gogh.

Da Vinci.
Picasso.

Khalo.

Which of the four elements do you think is most powerful?

Fire.

Water.
Earth.

Wind.

Do you need a lot of quiet time?

I need loads of quiet time.

I don't like to be alone.
I need a little every day.

I wish I could find some quiet time.

Do you believe the earth is flat?

Do you?

I do not.
The jury is still out.

The earth is as flat as a pancake.

Do you believe in astrology?

There's something to it.

It's not my thing.
I read the horoscope.

I don't rule anything out.

Are you a cat person?

I'm a total cat person.

I'm more of a dog person.
I'm allergic to cats.

I love all animals.

What time of day do you do the most thinking?

Late nights.

Early mornings.
Afternoons.

Evenings.

Do you think you are smarter than your friends?

I would never think that.

I believe it is the case.
I have friends that are smarter than me.

I am smarter than most people.

Do you like feta cheese?

It's gross.

I love it.
I've never tried it.

I prefer cheddar.

Do you cook with olive oil?

I don't cook.

I always use olive oil.
I use vegetable oil.

It depends what I'm making.

Do you believe in life on other planets?

I'm not sure.

I don't think we'll ever understand it.
I think we are the only populated planet.

I believe we are not alone.

Which ancient civilization do you find most interesting?

Greeks.

Romans.
Mayans.

Aztecs.

Can you do long division in your head?

Who can?

I can do a little.
Math is my strong suit.

That's why we have calculators.

Which political issue is most important to you?

Healthcare.

Education.
Taxes.

National security.

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