A Discourse on Inequality Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is true philosophy, according to Rousseau in "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) Knowing how to speak.
(b) Knowing how to act.
(c) Knowing consequence.
(d) Knowing power.

2. Who does Rousseau think promulgates wicked doctrines?
(a) Priests.
(b) Artists.
(c) Scientists.
(d) Philosphers.

3. Who did Rousseau praise for his ignorance in "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part 1"?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Issac Newton.

4. According to Rousseau, why does science lead to war?
(a) It gives knowledge.
(b) It produces better weapons.
(c) It allows plan of attacks.
(d) It enables the desire of revenge.

5. What does Rousseau believe ensures wicked doctrines corrupting life forever?
(a) Art and artists.
(b) War.
(c) The printing press.
(d) History.

6. Describe what Rousseau felt the following did NOT do for human morals in regard to the arts and sciences.?
(a) Strengthen them.
(b) Worsen them.
(c) Affect them.
(d) Improve them.

7. What does Rousseau's "Chapter 1, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part I" discuss about the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences and morality?
(a) If morality is purified or corrupted by arts and science.
(b) If morality purifies science.
(c) If corruption negates artistic quality.
(d) How morality and corruption affect one another.

8. What is much disagreement made over, according to Rousseau in "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?
(a) The evolution of greed.
(b) The evolution of man.
(c) The nature of man.
(d) The nature of greed.

9. According to Rousseau, in the revival, the arts and sciences existed under what entities?
(a) Power and religion.
(b) Reason.
(c) Government and the law.
(d) Reason and religion.

10. What do few artists defend according to Rousseau in "Chapter 2, A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, Part II"?
(a) Their country.
(b) Their family.
(c) Their work.
(d) Their desire.

11. What does Rousseau want everyone to recognize in "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?
(a) The wealth of the land.
(b) The authority of art.
(c) The power of greed.
(d) The authority of the state.

12. What does Rousseau consider to see if the contradiction he found was true?
(a) The government.
(b) The arts and sciences.
(c) The wealth of the state.
(d) The church.

13. Who spread knowledge to the masses, according to Rousseau?
(a) Historians.
(b) Textbook writers.
(c) Kings.
(d) Priests.

14. What type of land does Rousseau prefer to live in?
(a) Where no art exists.
(b) Where everyone is equal.
(c) Where no man is equal.
(d) Where he can live freely.

15. What type of state is Rousseau interested in having?
(a) One that is poor.
(b) One that is interested by conquest.
(c) One that is powerful.
(d) One that is uninterested by conquest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which other civilizations were NOT mentioned by Rousseau as being impacted by the progress of art?

2. What does Rousseau argue that men with talent should do?

3. What is Rousseau's biggest worry when discussing the correlation between the restoration of the arts and sciences in?

4. How many natural principles does Rousseau see in humanity at the end of "Chapter 3, A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Dedication and Preface"?

5. What was the state of France, according to Rousseau, as a result of the introduction of the arts and sciences?

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