Pierre Bayle, Historical and Critical Dictionary

1. When was the 'Historical and Critical Dictionary' first published?

A) 1715
B) 1800
C) 1750
D) 1697

2. Who is the author of the 'Historical and Critical Dictionary'?

A) Voltaire
B) David Hume
C) Rene Descartes
D) Pierre Bayle

3. In which language was the original edition of the 'Historical and Critical Dictionary' written?

A) Latin
B) French
C) German
D) English

4. What was Pierre Bayle's occupation?

A) Painter
B) Philosopher
C) Composer
D) Doctor

5. Which century did Pierre Bayle live in?

A) 16th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 19th century

6. Which field did Pierre Bayle primarily focus on in his writings?

A) Philosophy
B) Physics
C) Biology
D) Economics

7. How did the 'Historical and Critical Dictionary' influence later reference works?

A) Impeded the development of knowledge
B) Deteriorated the quality of reference works
C) Was completely ignored
D) Set a standard for reference encyclopedias

8. Which country was Pierre Bayle born in?

A) Italy
B) England
C) Netherlands
D) France

9. What philosophical tradition did Pierre Bayle belong to?

A) Rationalism
B) Skepticism
C) Idealism
D) Empiricism

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