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