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