Question

Which choice most effectively conveys the main topic of the paragraph that starts at [1]?

• A. One of the foremost of the philosophical movements in Greece was Epicureanism.
• B. Of course, philosophers in other parts of the world also developed many great insights.
• C. These schools often argued with one another, each claiming to have the best doctrine.
• D. Many of these philosophers held positions that Greek society considered unpopular and controversial.

Answer 1

The correct option is A One of the foremost of the philosophical movements in Greece was Epicureanism.

Option A is the correct answer as the passage speaks of one of the earliest movements in Greece, Epicureanism and how it differed from philosophical movements. It tells more about this philosophy.

Option B is incorrect as it doesn't tell anything about philosophers in different parts of the world.

Option C is incorrect as it doesn't tell about other schools or the arguments.

Option D is incorrect as it doesn't tell if those positions were unpopular and controversial.