WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What famous philosopher was Alexander the Great‘s teacher as a child?
A
Socrates
B
Aristotle
C
Plato
D
Euclid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aristotle was entrusted with the education of young Alexander, heir to the throne of Macedon, and sought to create an enlightened monarch who would rule over a world guided by justice.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a well-known fact that Alexander was tutored and mentored by Aristotle, the greatest philosopher of classical antiquity, who had a very important influence on shaping the personality of the future Macedonian king and inspired him to achieve great things.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aristotle’s most famous teacher was Plato (c. 428–c. 348 BCE), who himself had been a student of Socrates (c.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 343 BCE Aristotle was summoned by King Philip II of Macedon to tutor his son Alexander the Great. He was hired by Philip II, King of Macedon (r. 359-336 BCE) as tutor for his son Alexander the Great (l.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shortly after Plato died, Aristotle left Athens and, at the request of Philip II of Macedon, tutored his son Alexander the Great beginning in 343 BC.

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