Hobbes Trial Test

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Explore Hobbesian Philosophy

Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of political philosophy and the social contract theories associated with Thomas Hobbes and other key thinkers. This quiz covers essential concepts, historical contexts, and philosophical arguments that have shaped Western political thought.

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40 Questions10 MinutesCreated by ThinkingTree357

What does political philosophy do?

Raises fundamental questions about politics

It solves human problem

It proposes what ought to be

It gives enlightenment

Which period focused on the centrality of political philosophy in Western Europe

19th to 20th century

Reformation to late 18th century

15th century

18th century

What is the name of the poison given to Socrates

Hemlock

D.D. T

Acid

Hydrochloric acid

....... Used the social contract theory to make a case against racism against African-Americans

John Rawls

Martin Luther king Jr

Prof. Prince Asumadu

Thomas Hobbes

What is Social contract ?

A political theory which provides argument on why the state,laws or sovereign should be obeyed

Agreement between two people

A term used in business administration

Relationship between the ruler and the ruled

The notion of contract became the basis of ......

Political Society

The State

Governance

Ethic groups

What are the two questions that paved way for the Social Contract

Mention two reasons why obedience to the law questions became pertinent in Europe

What was the focus of the social contract

Lawful law-maker and lawful procedures

To end civil war and bring peace

To ensure perpetual peace

To end the English Civil war

One of the pairs is one of the key thinkers of the Social Contract

J. J Roseau and John Locke

Wisdom Indukwe and Thomas Hobbes

Prince Asumadu and Wisdom Indukwe

Immanuel Kant and Socrates

What are the two major impact of the social contract

It brought about a mechanical theory of the state and constitutionalism

It brought about peace and Unity

It ended the English civil war and Religious War

It increase parliamentary participation and ended absolutism

According to Thomas Hobbes, nature has made men so equal in the faculties of ..... and .....

Body and mind

Body and spirit

Soul and spirit

Spirit and mind

Which year was Thomas Hobbes borm

1583

1588

1572

1531

What approach was used in Oxford

Dialogue Approach

Aristotelian- Scholastics Approach

Conceptualization

Socratic Analytical Approach

How many years did Thomas Hobbes stayed in France

What are the three principles of quarreling according to Thomas Hobbes

Struggle, State of Nature and Joy

Self- Preservation, Joy and Struggling

Competition, Diffidence and Glory

Competition according to Thomas Hobbes makes men invade for

Strength

Gain

Safety

Reputation

What is the title of Thomas Hobbes Master piece

Dragon Ball

Avatar

Leviathan

Moana

Mention the Four Socio - Political condition that brought about the Hobbesian Social Contract

According to Thomas Hobbes, in "Warren" nothing is

Correct

Unjust

Peaceful

Better

Why were the newly rich not enthused with the King

What was the major question asked in relation to the King, Parliament and common Laws

What Challenged catholicism as the religion of State

Reformation

Protestantism

Association

Revolution

What became the state religion after reformation

Which year was Charles I beheaded?

1234

1648

1649

1992

Who emerged as a new sovereign after the Tensions in Europe in

Charles II

Cromwell

James II

Prince IV

Mention the aims of the book Leviathan

Another name for the Classic Social Contract Theory is ?

Mention the concepts used by Thomas Hobbes

Life in the State of Nature is .....

Nasty, short, poor and Brutish

Nasty and Poor

Brutish and greed

Abnormal

What is Rational Egotism ?

What is a Civil Society

What do you give up in the State of Nature according to Hobbes

Mention the first two laws of Nature according to Hobbes

Mention any of the two scholars Hobbes encountered in Oxford

The Sovereign is part of the contract

True

False

According to Hobbes Laws of Nature would ensure peace in the state of nature

True

False

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