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Baruch Spinoza (philosopher) - Quiz
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  • 1. Who was Baruch Spinoza?
A) A philosopher
B) A scientist
C) A musician
D) A politician
  • 2. In which century did Baruch Spinoza live?
A) 17th century
B) 18th century
C) 16th century
D) 19th century
  • 3. Where was Baruch Spinoza born?
A) Amsterdam, Netherlands
B) Berlin, Germany
C) Paris, France
D) London, England
  • 4. Which language did Spinoza write his major philosophical works in?
A) French
B) Latin
C) Dutch
D) Italian
  • 5. What was the title of Spinoza's major work published posthumously in 1677?
A) Ethics
B) The Republic
C) Meditations
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) Lens grinder
C) Carpenter
D) Blacksmith
  • 8. In what year was Spinoza's excommunication pronounced?
A) 1666
B) 1656
C) 1686
D) 1676
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