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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Herbert Spencer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Spinoza change his Jewish given name?
(a) the German name, Hans
(b) the gentile name, Benedict
(c) the Russian name, Igor
(d) the English name, John

2. What biological notion does Aristotle reject?
(a) evolution of species
(b) survival of the fittest
(c) extinction of species
(d) vegetarianism

3. What drives the Jews out of their natural home?
(a) Roman capture of Jerusalem in 70 A.D
(b) the slave rebellion in Rome
(c) the conquest of the Crusaders
(d) the Holacaust

4. Who eventually dominates Greek philosophy and government?
(a) the libertarians
(b) the invading Persians
(c) the fierce Spartans
(d) the Macedonians Aristotle and Alexander

5. What does Voltaire's Essay on Morals become?
(a) a book banned by every nations
(b) the last of his great works
(c) the basis of modern historical science
(d) a template for how to do research

Short Answer Questions

1. What motivates Voltaire to accept Prince Frederick's invitation and travel expenses to join him in his court in Potsdam?

2. What is lacking in Aristotle's philosophy that is so evident in Plato's?

3. What does Aristotle teach at the Lyceum?

4. What affects Schopenhauer as he travels through France and Austria?

5. What new philosophy uses faith and reason to force acceptance of untried assumptions and conclusions?

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