Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which ancient Greek genius philosopher was made to execute himself by drinking a cup of poisonous hemlock as his sentence for publicly criticizing the ruling class?

  1. Archimedes

  2. Aristotle

  3. Plato

  4. Socrates
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Explanation

Socrates was executed in 399 BCE after being found guilty of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety. His method of questioning authority and traditional beliefs led to his death sentence, carried out by drinking hemlock.

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