Baruch Spinoza (philosopher)
  • 1. Who was Baruch Spinoza?
A) A politician
B) A philosopher
C) A scientist
D) A musician
  • 2. In which century did Baruch Spinoza live?
A) 18th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 19th century
  • 3. Where was Baruch Spinoza born?
A) Amsterdam, Netherlands
B) London, England
C) Paris, France
D) Berlin, Germany
  • 4. Which language did Spinoza write his major philosophical works in?
A) French
B) Latin
C) Dutch
D) Italian
  • 5. What was the title of Spinoza's major work published posthumously in 1677?
A) Meditations
B) Ethics
C) The Leviathan
D) The Republic
  • 6. Which philosopher was a major influence on Spinoza's thinking?
A) Friedrich Nietzsche
B) Aristotle
C) René Descartes
D) Immanuel Kant
  • 7. What profession did Spinoza have to support himself financially?
A) Blacksmith
B) Carpenter
C) Lens grinder
D) Tailor
  • 8. In what year was Spinoza's excommunication pronounced?
A) 1676
B) 1686
C) 1666
D) 1656
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