- 1. Thomas More was an English statesman, lawyer, philosopher, and author, best known for his book 'Utopia', published in 1516, which presents a detailed description of an idealized society on a fictional island, reflecting More's deep concerns about the social, political, and economic problems of his time. Born on February 7, 1478, in London, he was educated at Oxford University, where he developed a keen interest in classical literature and philosophy. More's career in public service saw him rise to the position of Lord Chancellor under King Henry VIII, during which he became known for his steadfast adherence to his Catholic faith and moral principles, particularly in the face of the king's tumultuous reign, which included the separation from the Catholic Church to facilitate his divorce from Catherine of Aragon. More's refusal to accept the Act of Supremacy, which declared Henry as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, ultimately led to his imprisonment in the Tower of London and his execution for treason in 1535. Celebrated as a martyr by the Catholic Church and canonized in 1935, Thomas More's legacy endures as a symbol of integrity and principled dissent against tyranny, with his works continuing to inspire discussions on ethics, governance, and the complexities of human society.
What year was Thomas More born?
A) 1601
B) 1555
C) 1478
D) 1520
- 2. Thomas More was an English writer known for which famous book?
A) Utopia
B) The Great Gatsby
C) Pride and Prejudice
D) Moby Dick
- 3. What position did Thomas More hold under King Henry VIII?
A) Archbishop
B) General
C) Lord Chancellor
D) Prime Minister
- 4. What is the title of the saint that Thomas More is also known as?
A) Saint Francis
B) Saint Patrick
C) Saint Thomas More
D) Saint John
- 5. Who is the author of the play 'A Man for All Seasons' which features Thomas More as the protagonist?
A) Robert Bolt
B) William Shakespeare
C) George Bernard Shaw
D) Arthur Miller
- 6. Which monarch ordered the execution of Thomas More?
A) Richard III
B) Henry VIII
C) Elizabeth I
D) George III
- 7. How did Thomas More die?
A) Poisoned
B) Beheaded
C) Hanged
D) Drowned
- 8. Who succeeded Thomas More as Lord Chancellor?
A) Thomas Audley
B) Cardinal Wolsey
C) Henry Howard
D) Richard Rich
- 9. Which of the following humanist writers was a friend of Thomas More?
A) Dante Alighieri
B) Geoffrey Chaucer
C) Desiderius Erasmus
D) Niccolò Machiavelli
- 10. Where was Thomas More imprisoned before his execution?
A) Bastille
B) Tower of London
C) Alcatraz
D) Robben Island
- 11. Which historical figure did Thomas More write a biography of?
A) Oliver Cromwell
B) Elizabeth I
C) Henry VIII
D) Richard III
- 12. 'The History of King Richard III' by Thomas More was a significant source for which famous playwright's play on the same subject?
A) Ben Jonson
B) William Shakespeare
C) John Webster
D) Christopher Marlowe
- 13. In which year was Thomas More canonized by the Catholic Church?
A) 1516
B) 1899
C) 1935
D) 1800
- 14. What was Thomas More's primary language of writing?
A) Spanish
B) Latin
C) French
D) German
- 15. Where did Thomas More receive his education in the classics and languages?
A) Sorbonne University
B) Harvard University
C) Cambridge University
D) Oxford University
- 16. How many children did Thomas More have?
A) Two
B) Four
C) None
D) Six
- 17. What was the title of the film that won an Academy Award for Best Picture based on Thomas More's life?
A) Gladiator
B) A Man for All Seasons
C) The Godfather
D) Braveheart
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