Question 1

Who wrote the philosophical work, A Discourse on the Sciences and Arts?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote "A Discourse on the Sciences and Arts" (also known as the First Discourse), in which he argues that the progress of the sciences and arts has caused the corruption of virtue and morality.

Question 2

The Discourse on the Origin of Inequality was written by ………………..

Accepted Answer

The Discourse on the Origin of Inequality was written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a philosopher of the 18th century who explored the social contracts and inequalities formed by societies.

Question 3

Whose major work on political philosophy was the The Social Contract?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau is the philosopher best known for his work "The Social Contract," which outlines his theories on the political and social contract between individuals and their governments.

Question 4

'The Confessions'was the Autobiography of ………………..

Accepted Answer

'The Confessions' is an autobiographical book by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Question 5

Voltaire was a prolific writer, philosopher, poet and the preeminent figure of the 18th century ………..Enlightenment.

Accepted Answer

Voltaire was a French writer, philosopher, and one of the central figures of the Enlightenment period, which was characterized by a strong emphasis on reason, science, and criticism of traditional social institutions and religious dogmas.

Question 6

Who Wrote Philosophical Dictionary?

Accepted Answer

The "Philosophical Dictionary" was written by Voltaire, a prominent Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his wit, advocacy of civil liberties, and criticism of Christianity and the French institutions of his day.

Question 7

_____________.'s most famous work was 'A Treatise for Toleration'.

Accepted Answer

Voltaire, a prominent Enlightenment writer, philosopher, and advocate for freedom of speech and religion, is best known for his work 'A Treatise on Toleration'. This work argued for religious tolerance and freedom of thought, reflecting his commitment to Enlightenment ideals.

Question 8

In Common Sense, …………made a persuasive and passionate argument to the colonists that the cause of independence was just and urgent.

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine was the author of "Common Sense," a pamphlet that played a crucial role in convincing American colonists of the need for independence from British rule.

Question 9

Who wrote the controversial work, The Age of Reason?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine wrote "The Age of Reason," which is a work that challenges institutionalized religion and the legitimacy of the Bible. It promotes deism and calls for a more rational approach to theology.

Question 10

_____________'s main work was 'The Spirit of the Laws'(1753).

Accepted Answer

Montesquieu was the author of 'The Spirit of the Laws' (1753), a foundational text in the history of political philosophy and theory.

Question 11

Fall of Bastille in the year 14th July ………………

Accepted Answer

The Fall of the Bastille occurred on 14th July 1789, marking a pivotal event in the French Revolution.

Question 12

_____________…said, 'my real glory is not having won 40 battles, what will endure for ever is my civil code'.

Accepted Answer

Napoleon Bonaparte is known for saying this, as he took great pride in the establishment of the Napoleonic Code, which was a major reform of the French legal system and has had a lasting impact on civil law systems around the world.

Question 13

On 21st January …………. Louis XVI of France was guillotined.

Accepted Answer

Louis XVI of France was guillotined on 21st January 1793 during the French Revolution.

Question 14

Guillotine was invented by Ignacio Guillotine, a ………….physician.

Accepted Answer

The guillotine was named after Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, a French physician who advocated for a more humane method of capital punishment.

Question 15

. _____________ connected with the reign of terror in France.

Accepted Answer

Robespierre is associated with the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution, where he played a significant role in the radical phase, including mass executions.

Question 16

_____________….was the child of French Revolution and the hero of France.

Accepted Answer

Napoleon Bonaparte is considered the child of the French Revolution and the hero of France due to his rise to power during the revolutionary period and his subsequent leadership of the country, bringing many of the Revolution's ideals to fruition while also expanding France's territory across Europe.

Question 17

"I was born when my country was dying". Who said?

Accepted Answer

Napoleon Bonaparte is known to have said, "I was born when my country was dying," referring to the chaotic and tumultuous period in France towards the end of the Ancien Régime and the beginning of the French Revolution.

Question 18

In the Battle of Waterloo on 12th June 1815 A.D …………was decisively defeated by the Duke of Wellington.

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Waterloo, which took place on 18th June 1815 (not 12th June), saw the decisive defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington, marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

Quiz 4: Famous Works and Figures of the Enlightenment ERA and French Revolution