Question

Roman academic who translated works of Greek philosophers for future generations. Executed for criticizing the Roman government.
Greek poet who wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey
Student of Socrates; believed human mind should be rational, orderly, and virtuous.
King of Macedonia; conquered land from Greece to Pakistan. Student of Aristotle.
Student of Plato; believed logic and deduction using evidence should always be used in research; used a very early form of the scientific method.
Explored the power of human thought and executed for questioning the status quo.

Answer 1

Based on the descriptions you've provided, here are the answers for each figure:

1. **Roman academic who translated works of Greek philosophers for future generations. Executed for criticizing the Roman government.**
- **Answer: Cicero** (though he mainly wrote original works rather than translations, he did greatly influence the preservation of Greek philosophy).

2. **Greek poet who wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey.**
- **Answer: Homer**.

3. **Student of Socrates; believed human mind should be rational, orderly, and virtuous.**
- **Answer: Plato**.

4. **King of Macedonia; conquered land from Greece to Pakistan. Student of Aristotle.**
- **Answer: Alexander the Great**.

5. **Student of Plato; believed logic and deduction using evidence should always be used in research; used a very early form of the scientific method.**
- **Answer: Aristotle**.

6. **Explored the power of human thought and executed for questioning the status quo.**
- **Answer: Socrates**.

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