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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which other civilizations were NOT mentioned by Rousseau as being impacted by the progress of art?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Ancient Egypt.
(c) Greece.
(d) Rome.

2. What does Rousseau feel happens to the state as a result of luxury development?
(a) It grows greedy.
(b) It grows poor.
(c) The quality of life increases.
(d) It grows rich, but sometimes depopulates themselves.

3. What would history be empty without, according Rousseau?
(a) Without greed and power.
(b) Money.
(c) Without tyrants or wars.
(d) Government.

4. How many types of inequality does Rousseau see among humans in "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One"?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. What grew when the family grew, according to Rousseau?
(a) Paternal affection.
(b) Trust.
(c) Companionship.
(d) Maternal affection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the final stage of maturation of inequality, according to "Chapter 5, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part Two"?

2. What does Rousseau think humans are called to in "Chapter 6, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Appendix"?

3. How are virtue and learning related according to "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I"?

4. Which of the following are NOT the natural enemies of mankind, mentioned in "Chapter 4, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Part One"?

5. Who does Rousseau think promulgates wicked doctrines?

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