Why Socrates was killed?

Answer 1

He asked a lot of questions, forcing people to reflect on themselves and question their fundamental beliefs, including their faith in democracy. Because of this, he was charged with corrupting the youth and impiety, and he was sentenced to death by drinking poison.

Answer 2

His teachings were found, by the government, to be bashing (or disrespecting) the gods and goddesses of that time. Essentially, his ideas and teachings were seen as another way to question the existence of the gods and goddesses. In trial, he was sent to death. He was forced to drink hemlock, a slow acting poison.

Answer 3

Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock because he was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods. His philosophical ideas challenged the traditional beliefs and authority of the time, which led to his trial and subsequent execution.