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