Match the following person with their philosophy/accomplishment. Each one is used once.(6 points)

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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.
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Here are the correct matches for each person with their philosophy/accomplishment:

  1. Cicero - Roman academic who translated works of Greek philosophers for future generations. Executed for criticizing the Roman government.
  2. Homer - Greek poet who wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey.
  3. Plato - Student of Socrates; believed human mind should be rational, orderly, and virtuous.
  4. Alexander the Great - King of Macedonia; conquered land from Greece to Pakistan. Student of Aristotle.
  5. 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.
  6. Socrates - Explored the power of human thought and executed for questioning the status quo.