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.

  • Engage with multiple-choice questions and text responses
  • Learn about the impact of the social contract
  • Discover key events and figures in political philosophy
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
15
20
11
12
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 Diffidence?
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
When did Hobbes die
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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