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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Plato say is a science and art one must live and prepare for?
(a) statesmanship
(b) oratory
(c) military leadership
(d) teaching the young

2. What is lacking in Aristotle's philosophy that is so evident in Plato's?
(a) a reforming zeal
(b) a means of testing
(c) a good use of rhetoric
(d) a clear objective

3. How does Spinoza find himself after asking questions about Jewish and Christian beliefs?
(a) promoted to head philosopher
(b) left without a source of income
(c) honored as a great thinker
(d) excommunicated from the synagogue

4. Like Aristotle, what does Bacon see needs to be removed to avoid revolution?
(a) the right to bear arms
(b) the ownership of private property
(c) the right to vote
(d) issues that cause poverty and discontent

5. How does every society and government ruins itself?
(a) by being too constrictive
(b) by growing tired
(c) by enabling excess in principle
(d) by letting down their guard

Short Answer Questions

1. Who eventually dominates Greek philosophy and government?

2. What does the Roman empire eventually become?

3. What does Aristotle define as the entire vital principle of any being?

4. What does Spinoza call the highest knowledge of universal unity?

5. What does Bacon call for elimination in his philosophy?

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