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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 "Politics and Pacifism".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The religions of civilized peoples are based primarily on what according to Einstein?
(a) fear.
(b) morality.
(c) worship of a superior Being.
(d) brotherhood.

2. What elevates a man and enriches his nature, in Einstein's opinion?
(a) writing books that help others.
(b) helping others less fortunate than he.
(c) giving his life for his country.
(d) the urge to understand, intellectual work, creative or receptive

3. What did Einstein feel was the main cause of the crisis the world faced?
(a) technical progress.
(b) human laziness.
(c) stupidity.
(d) ignorance.

4. Which nation does Einstein feel helped to Balkanize Europe?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) England.

5. Which country created a permanent Institute for intellectual co-operation?
(a) Italy.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Einstein's position in a nutshell?

2. Who prevents the peaceful settlement of international disputes according to Einstein?

3. How did Einstein view property, outward success and luxury?

4. What is necessary to make the results of technical progress beneficial to all according to Einstein?

5. What did Einstein deem the most important thing in helping humanity forward?

(see the answer key)

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