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Death of Socrates Word Scramble

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About This Challenge

In this word scramble game, players must unscramble key vocabulary terms related to the Death of Socrates (399 BC) to progress through the levels and uncover the story behind this historical event.

  • Players can earn points by correctly unscrambling words like “hemlock” and “philosopher.”
  • As players advance through the game, they will unlock more challenging vocabulary terms such as “apology” and “corrupting the youth.”
  • Players can strategically use spells to reveal hints or gain extra moves to help them solve the more difficult word scrambles.
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Socrates
The philosopher who was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock in 399 BC for corrupting the youth and impiety.
hemlock
The poisonous plant that Socrates drank as his method of execution.
Plato
The student of Socrates who documented the trial and death of Socrates in his works.
Athenian
The people of Athens who sentenced Socrates to death.
impiety
The charge against Socrates for not believing in the gods of the state.
philosopher
A lover of wisdom and truth, like Socrates, who sought knowledge through questioning and dialogue.
trial
The legal proceeding in which Socrates defended himself against the charges brought by his accusers.
execution
The act of carrying out a sentence of death, as in the case of Socrates drinking hemlock.
corrupting the youth
The accusation that Socrates led young people astray from the traditional beliefs and values of society.
Apology
The defense speech given by Socrates during his trial, as recorded by Plato.

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