De Rerum Natura by Lucretius

1. What is the primary theme of 'De Rerum Natura'?

A) The inevitability of fate
B) The nature of humanity
C) The importance of religion
D) The nature of the universe

2. How does Lucretius describe the universe?

A) As a reflection of human perception
B) As a fixed and unchanging entity
C) As a creation of gods
D) As composed of atoms and void

3. What does Lucretius assert about the existence of gods?

A) They created the universe out of chaos
B) They control every aspect of life
C) They are embodiments of nature
D) They do not intervene in the universe

4. In which poetic form is 'De Rerum Natura' written?

A) Free verse
B) Iambic pentameter
C) Couplets
D) Hexameter

5. What concept is introduced by Lucretius to explain the movement of atoms?

A) Divine intervention
B) The push and pull
C) Magnetic attraction
D) The swerve

6. What does Lucretius say about love?

A) It is the greatest virtue
B) It can lead to turmoil and pain
C) It is purely biological
D) It is always rewarding

7. What role do senses play in Lucretius's philosophy?

A) They are misleading and deceptive
B) They should be ignored
C) They are a means to acquire knowledge
D) They are irrelevant

8. Which of the following does Lucretius NOT attribute to the gods?

A) Human morality
B) The beauty of nature
C) The order of the cosmos
D) Creation of the universe

9. What does Lucretius argue is the root cause of social conflict?

A) Differences in opinion
B) Religion
C) Anxiety and fear of loss
D) Poverty

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