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1.

What did socrates say to the judges in the court ?

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Socrates told the judges in the court that they would gain nothing by taking away the last few years of his life, but he was willing to die many deaths for what he believed to be right.

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What did socrates’ friends advise him ? Why did he not listen to his friends’ advice ?

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Socrates’ friends advised him to escape or hide. Socrates did not listen to his friends’ advice because he knew that he had done nothing wrong and he was not a coward.

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What did Socrates advise his pupils in the court after hearing the death sentence ?

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After hearing the death sentence in the court, Socrates advised his pupils, “No evil can happen to a good man either in life or after death. So be of good cheer.”

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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :The men who were …………….. believed to be right. [ From passage II]1. Who summoned Socrates to appear before them and to stand his trial ?2. What did Socrates’s friends beg him for ?3. What did Socrates tell the Athenians ? OrWhat did he say to the governors of Athens during his trial ?4. Why did Socrates not escape or hide to avoid punishment ? 5. What qualities of Socrates do you come to know after reading the passage ?6. Why was Socrates not afraid of facing the governors of Athens ?7. Why did the people respect him even though he was shabbily dressed ?8. What do we come to know about Socrates from the given passage?9. Who made a powerful and dignified speech ?

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1. The rulers of Athens summoned Socrates to appear before them and to stand his trial.

2. Socrates’ friends begged him to escape or to hide until the storm had blown away.

3. Socrates told the Athenians that they would get nothing by taking away his | life.

4. Socrates did not escape or hide because he was not a coward. He thought that he was right in his teachings.

5. Socrates was a great preacher, a keen observer of things, very wise and fear less.

6. Socrates was not afraid of facing the governors of Athens because he was not a coward. He knew that he had done nothing wrong and that he had only taught what he believed to be just, true and honourable.

7. Though Socrates was shabbily dressed, people respected him for his noble heart that beat under the garments.

8. We come to know about Socrates that a noble heart beats under the shabby garments.

9. Socrates made a powerful and dignified speech.

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Why was Socrates condemned to death ? What was his reaction to the death sentence ?

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Socrates was condemned to death because he was leading the.young astray and corrupting them. On death sentence, Socrates made no complaint.

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Why did Socrates go to the court ?

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Socrates was accused of leading the young astray and filling their minds with doubts about old beliefs by asking questions. Thus, he was corrupting them. Athenian Government summoned him to appear before them to stand a trial.

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How was sentence to death carried out in Athens ?

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In Athens, sentence to death was carried out by givi: .g a cup of poison to the culprit to drink.

8.

Describe the trial and death of Socrates.

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Socrates told his countrymen that everyone must learn to think for himself so that by using his reason he would have the power to see what was right, just, true and beautiful, and so shape his own conduct. But although many people loved the old man and delighted in his wisdom, there were some who did not approve of him. His ideas seemed to some people a new wicked idea. These people thought that he was leading the young astray. During the trial, Socrates made a powerful and dignified speech. The judges listened to him, questioned him and condemned him to death. The old man made no complaint.

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what did the jailor say to Socrates ?

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Giving the cup of poison to Socrates, the jailor told him that he would not be angry with him because others, and not he, were responsible for it.

10.

Why and how was Socrates tried in the court ?

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Socrates told his countrymen that everyone must learn to think for himself so that by using his reason he would have the power to see what was right, just, true and beautiful, and so shape his own conduct. But although many people loved the old man and delighted in his wisdom, there were some who did not approve of him. His ideas seemed to some people a new wicked idea. These people thought that he was leading the young astray. During the trial, Socrates made a powerful and dignified speech. The judges listened to him, questioned him and condemned him to death. The old man made no complaint.

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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :when Socrates was an…………………us Socrates himself. [From passage]1. What happened when Socrates grew old?2. Who was the true pupil of Socrates? What did he do and what did he become later on?

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1. When Socrates grew old, his fame spread far and wide. Many rich men invited him as their guest.

2. Plato was the true pupil of Socrates. He treasured every word spoken by his master Socrates. Later on he also became a famous teacher like Socrates.

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What did Socrates want Athens to be ? What did he ask Athenians to do to achieve this aim ?

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Socrates wanted Athens to be a perfect state. He told Athenians that this could only happen if every citizen educated his mind to see what was right and noble.

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Why was Socrates tried in the court and what happened at the trial ?

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Socrates told his countrymen that everyone must learn to think for himself so that by using his reason he would have the power to see what was right, just, true and beautiful, and so shape his own conduct. But although many people loved the old man and delighted in his wisdom, there were some who did not approve of him. His ideas seemed to some people a new wicked idea. These people thought that he was leading the young astray. During the trial, Socrates made a powerful and dignified speech. The judges listened to him, questioned him and condemned him to death. The old man made no complaint.

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What did Socrates tell his countryman to do to make Athens a perfect state ?

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Socrates wanted Athens to be a perfect state. He told Athenians that this could only happen if every citizen educated his mind to see what was right and noble.

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What did Socrates often talk to the people of Athens

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Socrates told his countrymen that everyone must learn to think for himself so that by using his reason he would have the power to see what was right, just, true and beautiful.

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Why was Socrates condemned to death ? How did he react to the sentence of death ?

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Socrates was condemned to death for leading the young astray. According to him man’s own mind influenced his conduct more than the gods. This seemed to some people a new and wicked idea. Socrates used to ask question and argue the young men to make them realise what is right and wrong. Some people thought that he was leading the young astray. Socrates was condemned to death for impiety and corrupting the minds of Athenians. After the death sentence, Socrates made no complaint. He told his pupils that no harm could come to a good man in life or after death. He asked his pupils to be of good cheer’.

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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :Socrates did not have……….them in the open streets.Or Socrates went round….was right and noble. [From passage I]1. Why did Socrates wander along the streets and stand in the market places?2. How, according to Socrates, should man use his reason?OrWhat did Socrates teach his countrymen ?3. What were the changes in the life of Socrates as he grew older ?4. What power can every man develop by using reason according to Socrates ?5. What was the aim of Socrates?

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1. Socrates wandered along the streets and stood in the market places to talk to the people who greeted him.

2. Socrates taught his countrymen that everyone must learn to think for him self because by using his reason, he would have the power to see what was right, just, true and beautiful.

3. When Socrates grew older he began to think very little of bodily comfort and pleasure. He began to think about that was noble, honourable and just.

4. By using reason every man can develop the power to see what is right, just, true and beautiful.

5. Socrates’ aim was to make Athens a perfect state.

18.

who was Socrates ? Write some of his great qualities?

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Socrates was a preacher in the streets of Athens. He lived there about 400 B.Ç. He was a keen observer and allowed very few things to escape from his notice. He said that there were higher and nobler deeds than making sacrifices to Athene and the other Gods of Greece. He preached people to know themselves and asked them to see what was right, just, true and beautiful. Socrates became famous because he chose the streets for talking to people. He would question them, argue with them and then would leave them to think for themselves. His fame had spread far and wide. A special group of pupils like Plato gathered around him and followed him wherever he went.

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Who was Socrates? Where did he live?

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Socrates was a preacher in the streets of Athens. He lived there about 400 B.Ç. He was a keen observer and allowed very few things to escape from his notice. He said that there were higher and nobler deeds than making sacrifices to Athene and the other Gods of Greece. He preached people to know themselves and asked them to see what was right, just, true and beautiful. Socrates became famous because he chose the streets for talking to people. He would question them, argue with them and then would leave them to think for themselves. His fame had spread far and wide. A special group of pupils like Plato gathered around him and followed him wherever he went.

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Who was Socrates and what were his teachings ?

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Socrates was a preacher in the streets of Athens. He lived there about 400 B.Ç. He was a keen observer and allowed very few things to escape from his notice. He said that there were higher and nobler deeds than making sacrifices to Athene and the other Gods of Greece. He preached people to know themselves and asked them to see what was right, just, true and beautiful. Socrates became famous because he chose the streets for talking to people. He would question them, argue with them and then would leave them to think for themselves. His fame had spread far and wide. A special group of pupils like Plato gathered around him and followed him wherever he went.

21.

who was Socrates ? what were his teachings ?

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Socrates was a Greek philosopher. Many young men in his country loved him for his wisdom. He taught his countrymen that everyone must learn to think for himself so that by using his reason he would have the power to see what was right, just, true and beautiful.

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Who was Socrates ? Why was he loved by many youngmen in his country? What were his teachings ?

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Socrates was a preacher in the streets of Athens. He lived there about 400 B.Ç. He was a keen observer and allowed very few things to escape from his notice. He said that there were higher and nobler deeds than making sacrifices to Athene and the other Gods of Greece. He preached people to know themselves and asked them to see what was right, just, true and beautiful. Socrates became famous because he chose the streets for talking to people. He would question them, argue with them and then would leave them to think for themselves. His fame had spread far and wide. A special group of pupils like Plato gathered around him and followed him wherever he went.

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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :Socrates told his country men………………him as their guest. [From passage I]1. Why should everyone think for himself?2. Why did Socrates talk to the people on the streets?3. Why did people invite Socrates to their houses?

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1. Socrates told his countrymen that everyone should learn to think for himself because by using his reason, he would have the power to see what was right, just, true and beautiful.

2. Socrates talked to the people on the streets to tell them that questioning and discussing would help them to educate their own mind to see what was right and noble.

3. The people invited Socrates to their houses because they felt honoured to have him as their guest.

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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :Then the soldiers came ……………..our lives us orphans.”[From passage II]1. who took Socrates to prison?2. Who followed Socrates when he was taken to the prison ?3. Why were the friends of Socrates sad?

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1. Soldiers took Socrates to prison.

2. Many of his favourite followers followed Socrates when he was taken to prison.

3. The friends of Socrates were sad because they knew Socrates would die Soon.

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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :In Athens, when people………………Will out pay the debt?” [From passage II]1. Write the name of the lesson from which the above passage has been taken. Who is the writer of this lesson?2. What did Socrates whisper to ‘Critio?3. what did the jailor say in praise of Socrates ?Or What feelings did the jailor express to Socrates while giving him the cup of poison ?4. Why did the jailor burst into tears ?OrWhy was the jailor sad while offering a cup of poison to Socrates ?5. What did Socrates tell his pupils in the court ?6. What did Socrates wish before lifting the cup to his lips ?OrWhat were the words of Socrates while lifting the cup of poison to his lips ?7. What was given to drink the people who were condemned to death in Athens ?Or How was the sentence to death carried out in Athens ?8. Why did Socrates nod to the jailor ?9. Why was the jailor unwilling to offer the cup of poison to Socrates?

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1. The name of the lesson from which the above passage has been taken is Socrates. The name of the writer is Rhoda Power.

2. Socrates whispered to Crito, “Can you do me a favour? I awe a cock to Aesculapius. Will you pay the debts.

3. The jailor praised Socrates, saying that he was the noblest, gentlest and best of all whoever came to that place.

4. The jailor was not guilty and was sad because he was going to give Socrates a cup of poison to drink. He burst into tears.

5. In the court Socrates told his pupils, “I have heard that a man should die in peace. You mustn’t cry. Be silent and have patience.”

6. Before lifting the cup to his lips, Socrates said, “May the Gods prosper my journey from this to the other world.”

7. A cup of poison was given to drink to the people who were condemned to death in Athens.

8. Socrates nodded to the jailor because he knew all about the death sentence and he was willing to die for what he believed to be right.

9. The jailor was unwilling to offer the cup of poison to Socrates because in his Socrates was the noblest, greatest and best of all whoever came in his prison.

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why were Socrates’ pupils sad ? What did they think aboutSocrates ?

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Socrates’ pupils were sad because they knew that he would die soon. They thought that they were about to pass their life as orphans.

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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :The judges listened to ………………….. treasured in their hearts. [From passage II]1. Wrtite the name of the lesson from which the above passage has been taken. Who is the writer of this lesson?2. What did Socrates whisper to Critio’?3. How did the judges try the old man ? What punishment was given to him?4. How did the old man react to the judgement ?5. What did the old man say to his pupils in the courtroom after hearing the judgement?6. What punishment was given to Socrates by the judges?7. What procedure was adopted by the judges in holding the trial of Socrates?

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1. The name of the lesson from which the above passage has been taken is Socrates. The name of the lesson is Phoda Power.

2. Socrates which pered to Crito, “cannote de me a favour? awe a cock to Aesculapius will you pay the debts”.

3. The judges listened to him, questioned him and condemned him to death.

4. The old man accepted the judgement without any complaint. 

5. The old man said to his pupils, “No evil can happen to a good man either in life or after death. So be of good cheer.”

6. The judges condemned Socrates to death.

7. In holding the trial of Socrates, the judges adopted the procedure of questioning and discussing.

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What was Socrates accused of? Who summoned him to appear before them to stand his trial ?

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Socrates was accused of leading the young astray and filling their minds with doubts about old beliefs by asking questions. Thus, he was corrupting them. Athenian Government summoned him to appear before them to stand a trial.

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How, according to Socrates, should man use his reason?

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According to Socrates, man should use his reason to find out what is right, just, true and beautiful and so shape his conduct.

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What punishment was given to Socrates by the judges? What was Socrates’ reaction against it?

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Socrates was condemned to death for leading the young astray. According to him man’s own mind influenced his conduct more than the gods. This seemed to some people a new and wicked idea. Socrates used to ask question and argue the young men to make them realise what is right and wrong. Some people thought that he was leading the young astray. Socrates was condemned to death for impiety and corrupting the minds of Athenians. After the death sentence, Socrates made no complaint. He told his pupils that no harm could come to a good man in life or after death. He asked his pupils to be of good cheer’.

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What did Socrates try to teach the people by talking to them?

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Socrates’ aim in talking to people was to educate their mind to see what was right and noble, true and beautiful and to shape their own conduct accordingly.

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who was Socrates ? What did he teach the people ? Why did he become famous ?

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Socrates was a preacher in the streets of Athens. He lived there about 400 B.Ç. He was a keen observer and allowed very few things to escape from his notice. He said that there were higher and nobler deeds than making sacrifices to Athene and the other Gods of Greece. He preached people to know themselves and asked them to see what was right, just, true and beautiful. Socrates became famous because he chose the streets for talking to people. He would question them, argue with them and then would leave them to think for themselves. His fame had spread far and wide. A special group of pupils like Plato gathered around him and followed him wherever he went.

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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :But although many people…………………………… minds with doubt.[ From passage II]1. Why did some people not like Socrates ?2. Why did many people love Socrates ?Or How did many people behave with Socrates ?3. What idea of Socrates seemed to some people new and wicked ?4. What did the old man teach?OrWhat did Socrates say to the people ?5. What did many people of Greece think about the old man ?

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1. Some people did not like Socrates because they did not approve of his views.

2. Many people loved Socrates because they took delight in his wisdom.

3. Socrates thought that man’s own mind influenced his conduct more than Gods. Some people thought this idea of Socrates new and wicked.

4. The old man taught that man’s own mind influenced his conduct more than the Gods.

5. Many people of Greece thought that the old man was leading the young astray and was filling their minds with doubts.

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Why does the author call Socrates ‘the greatest of all the Greeks’?

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Socrates was a preacher in the streets of Athens. He lived there about 400 B.Ç. He was a keen observer and allowed very few things to escape from his notice. He said that there were higher and nobler deeds than making sacrifices to Athene and the other Gods of Greece. He preached people to know themselves and asked them to see what was right, just, true and beautiful. Socrates became famous because he chose the streets for talking to people. He would question them, argue with them and then would leave them to think for themselves. His fame had spread far and wide. A special group of pupils like Plato gathered around him and followed him wherever he went.

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Give a character sketch of Socrates. 

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Introduction : Socrates was a Greek philosopher. He lived in Athens. He was ugly, undersized and had a flat nose and bulging eyes. He had a short neck and plain face. The writer calls him “The greatest of all the Greeks’ due to his following qualities : 

His Early Life : Like other boys of his age, Socrates also went to school. There he learn music, gymnastics, science, mathematics, etc. He was a very thoughtful and wise child. 

A Good Teacher : Socrates loved to talk to the young men in the street. He questioned them, argued with them and would leave them to think for themselves. The people gathered around him and followed him wherever he Went. 

A Bold and Courageous Man: A suit was filed against him for leading the young astray. He was condemned to death. But he made no complaint. He drank the cup of poison joyfully and became immortal.

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What great qualities of Socrates are brought out in the lesson ‘Socrates’ ?

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Socrates was a preacher in the streets of Athens. He lived there about 400 B.Ç. He was a keen observer and allowed very few things to escape from his notice. He said that there were higher and nobler deeds than making sacrifices to Athene and the other Gods of Greece. He preached people to know themselves and asked them to see what was right, just, true and beautiful. Socrates became famous because he chose the streets for talking to people. He would question them, argue with them and then would leave them to think for themselves. His fame had spread far and wide. A special group of pupils like Plato gathered around him and followed him wherever he went.

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what was Socrates’ aim in talking to the people?

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Socrates’ aim in talking to people was to educate their mind to see what was right and noble, true and beautiful and to shape their own conduct accordingly.

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Why does the writer call Socrates “The greatest of all the Greeks’?

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Introduction : Socrates was a Greek philosopher. He lived in Athens. He was ugly, undersized and had a flat nose and bulging eyes. He had a short neck and plain face. The writer calls him “The greatest of all the Greeks’ due to his following qualities : 

His Early Life : Like other boys of his age, Socrates also went to school. There he learn music, gymnastics, science, mathematics, etc. He was a very thoughtful and wise child. 

A Good Teacher : Socrates loved to talk to the young men in the street. He questioned them, argued with them and would leave them to think for themselves. The people gathered around him and followed him wherever he Went. 

A Bold and Courageous Man: A suit was filed against him for leading the young astray. He was condemned to death. But he made no complaint. He drank the cup of poison joyfully and became immortal.

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who was Crito ? What did socrates request Crito ?

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Crito was one of the pupils of Socrates. With the unfinished cup of poison in his hand, Socrates remembering something requested Crito to give a cock to Aesculapius which he owed to him.

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What great qualities of Socrates brought out in the lesson appeal | to you most ?

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Socrates did not want wealth or comfort. He gave his mind to noble and just thinking. He was fearless and a noble soul. He loved Athens and wanted it to be a perfect state.

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what was Socrates accused of ? How did he face his trial?

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Socrates told his countrymen that everyone must learn to think for himself so that by using his reason he would have the power to see what was right, just, true and beautiful, and so shape his own conduct. But although many people loved the old man and delighted in his wisdom, there were some who did not approve of him. His ideas seemed to some people a new wicked idea. These people thought that he was leading the young astray. During the trial, Socrates made a powerful and dignified speech. The judges listened to him, questioned him and condemned him to death. The old man made no complaint.

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Where did Socrates live? Describe his physical appearance.

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Socrates lived in Athens. He was ugly, undersized, and had a flat nose and bulging eyes. He had a short neck and plain face.

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Read the following passages and answer the questions put thereupon :Socrates lived inAthens ………………………. honourable undjust. [From passage I]1. Describe the physical appearance of Socrates.2. Why was Socrates always shabbily dressed ?3. What were the most important lessons at school ? What other subjects did Socrates learn at school?4. Why was Socrates called a thoughtful child ?5. What kind of attitude did Socrates develop as he grew older?Or What happened when Socrates grew older?6. How did Socrates watch his companions ?

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1. Socrates was ugly, undersized and had a flat nose and bulging eyes.

2. Socrates was always shabbily dressed because his father was a poor stone-cutter.

3. The most important lessons at school were music and gymnastics. Socrates learned science, mathematics and little about stars at school.

4. Socrates was called a thoughtful child because he watched his companions all the time.

5. As Socrates grew older he began to think very little of bodily comfort and pleasure. He gave his mind to all that was noble, honourable and just.

6. Socrates watched his companions all the time and allowed very few things to escape his notice.

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What happened when Socrates was given to drink the cup of poison ?

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When Socrates was given to drink the cup of poison, one of his pupils sobbed aloud. Others also could not control and soon the room was filled with the sound of weeping.

45.

who was Socrates ? Describe his physical features and early education.

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Socrates lived in Athens about four hundred years before Jesus Christ was born. He was a fearless philosopher and spoke what seemed right to him. The men who governed Athens did not like him and he was ultimately made to drink a cup of poison. As a boy, he was ugly, short and had a flat nose and bulging eyes. Like other boys of his age, he went to school where he had to learn music and gymnastics. He also learned some science and mathematics and a little about the stars. He did not learn much history and geography.

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What did the jailor say to Socrates before giving him a cup of poison ?

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Before giving Socrates’ a cup of poison the jailor said, “You, Socrates, whom I know to be the noblest and gentlest and best of all who ever came to this place, will not be angry with me when I ask you to drink the poison for others, and not i are the guilty cause.”

47.

Why did Socrates not listen to his friends’ advice either to escape or hide until the storm had blown over ?

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Socrates’ friends advised him to escape or hide. Socrates did not listen to his friends’ advice because he knew that he had done nothing wrong and he was not a coward.

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Why was Socrates summoned to the court? What advice was given to him by his friends ? Did he listen to their advice ?

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Socrates taught the people that a good conduct was better than worshipping Gods and Goddesses. He said that there were higher and nobler deeds than making sacrifices to Athene and other Gods. At this many people thought that he was leading the young astray. So Athenian government filed a suit against him. He was ordered to appear before the court and to stand his trial. His friends advised him to run away or hide for some time. But he did not listen to his friends’ advice because he knew that he had done nothing wrong. He had only taught what he believed to be just, true and honourable.

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Use the following words and phrases in your own sentences so as to make their meanings clear : shabby, treasured, dignified, condemned to death, fame, distressed, far and wide1. Govinda always wore....... clothes.2. Students should........ every word of his teacher.3. Our prime minister made a powerful and ......... speech.4. Ranga & Billa were ......... to .........5. When Vivekananda was a young man his ......... spread far and wide.6. The news of his failure ........ his parents very much.7. Rajnish’s teachings made him famous ............

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1. Govinda always wore shabby clothes.

2. Students should treasure every word of his teacher.

3. Our prime minister made a powerful and dignified speech.

4. Ranga & Billa were condemned to death.

5. When Vivekananda was a young man his fame spread far and wide.

6. The news of his failure distressed his parents very much.

7. Rajnish’s teachings made him famous far and wide.

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Fill in the blanks with proper words from those given below : conduct, argue, accept, departure1. Some persons...... on useless topics. 2. Every student should have a good moral ....... 3. The hour of my ....... has arrived. 4. We should ...... our mistakes.

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1. Some persons argue on useless topics. 

2. Every student should have a good moral conduct

3. The hour of my departure has arrived. 

4. We should accept our mistakes.