Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the original language of the name of the famous philosopher Sokrates?

  1. Hebrew

  2. Old Greek

  3. Latin

  4. Old High German
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Explanation

The name 'Sokrates' (Σωκράτης) originates from Ancient Greek, the language of the philosopher himself. The Latin transliteration became 'Socrates,' which is how we know the name in English and most modern languages today. Hebrew and Old High German are unrelated to the name's origin.

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