The Sophists were a group of professional teachers who questioned traditional values and beliefs of their society in Ancient Greece. They were known for their rhetoric and debating skills and often taught subjects such as grammar, politics, and ethics. They were not led by Plato and did not emphasize rote memory in education.

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The Sophists

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The Sophists

A) had as their chief spokesman Socrates.
B) questioned traditional Greek religion and, instead, worshiped the Egyptian goddess Isis.
C) were professional teachers who seemingly questioned the traditional values of their societies.
D) were expelled from Athens at the beginning of the fifth century B.C.E., never to return.
E) were led by Plato and emphasized rote memory in education.

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