Why is Socrates an important figure in Ancient Greece?
A. He was the first King of Greece
B. He was a philosopher who questioned accepted beliefs of the time
C. He was a skilled Olympic athlete
D. He was a famous playwright
B. He was a philosopher who questioned accepted beliefs of the time
Socrates is an important figure in Ancient Greece because he was a philosopher who encouraged critical thinking and questioning of commonly held beliefs. He is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy and his teachings and methods of questioning, known as the Socratic method, have had a lasting impact on Western thought and philosophy.