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When and where was Socrates born?

I was born in ancient Athens in the year 470.

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What was your greatest achievement or contribution to humanity?

It was the foundations of Western philosophy

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What social problems did you face?

I was accused and sentenced to death.

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Did you have any hobbies or pastimes?

Yes, my hobby was the search for wisdom

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What civilizations existed in Mexico during your lifetime?

The Zapotecs and the Olmecs.

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What was your social status?

My social status was middle class.

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How did your career begin?

after serving as a soldier.

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What kind of causes did you defend?

I defended my Socratic method, which was controversial, but when I defended it, they killed me.

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You enjoyed sports or physical activities?

NO, I dind't enjoy them

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What important city was developing in Mexico while you lived?

The Mount Alban

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Did you have brothers?

No, I didn't have any brothers.

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At what age did you start to be recognized?

I started at 40 years old

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Did you have enemies who opposed your ideas?

Yes, a group called the Sophilists

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Were you a good cook, musician or artist?

Yes I was good at writing, painting and playing music?

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What type of writing or communication did they use in your time?

We used sun calendars and developed a writing system to communicate.

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How was the place where you grew up?

It was a sprawling city

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Did you receive any awards, medals or recognition?

Yes, I received awards and medals from people who considered me a genius.

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How were you seen by society?

Some considered me a genius and others considered me ridiculous.

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Did you have any superstitions or strange customs?

I had beliefs that were strange to religious faith and contrary to reason.

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What kind of architecture did they use at that time?

temples, platforms and tombs made of stone

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Did you get married or have a partner?

Yes, and I had 3 children.

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What invention did you discover or create?

He created the Socratic method.

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Why were you a controversial person?

Because I openly criticized Athenian democracy.

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How did you normally dress?

With a ragged cloak and sandals.

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Did the Mesoamerican calendar exist during your lifetime?

Yes

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