Do You Know Rene Descartes?

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Many brilliant minds existed in the past. One of such is Descartes. How well do you know this brainy philosopher? Take this quiz to find out.

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  • 2. 
    Rene Descartes' nationality? What do you know about that - ProProfs

    Rene Descartes' nationality? What do you know about that

    • French

    • Italian

    • American

    • German

    Correct Answer
    A. French
    Explanation
    Rene Descartes was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern philosophy and is best known for his statement "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am). Descartes was born in La Haye en Touraine, which was part of the Kingdom of France at the time. He spent most of his life in France and made significant contributions to various fields of study, including mathematics and philosophy. Therefore, it is accurate to say that Rene Descartes was French.

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  • 3. 
    Descartes according to numerous books was born in - ProProfs

    Descartes according to numerous books was born in

    • France

    • Germany

    • Italy

    • Goa

    Correct Answer
    A. France
    Explanation
    Descartes was born in France according to numerous books.

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  • 4. 
    He has been referred to as the father of modern - ProProfs

    He has been referred to as the father of modern

    • Times

    • Period

    • Western philosophy

    • Age

    Correct Answer
    A. Western philosophy
    Explanation
    The given correct answer refers to someone being called the "father of modern western philosophy." This suggests that the person in question is highly influential and has made significant contributions to the development and understanding of philosophy in the Western world during modern times. They are recognized as a key figure who has shaped the direction of philosophical thought in the Western cultural context.

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  • 5. 
    Rene died where? The answer might be below - ProProfs

    Rene died where? The answer might be below

    • Stockholm

    • London

    • Goa

    • Japan

    Correct Answer
    A. Stockholm
    Explanation
    The answer "Stockholm" is the correct answer because it is the only location mentioned in the options. The question asks where Rene died, and out of the given options, Stockholm is the only city listed. Therefore, it can be inferred that Rene died in Stockholm.

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  • 6. 
    Who was his mother? - ProProfs

    Who was his mother?

    • Nadia

    • Jeanne

    • Nala

    • Nori

    Correct Answer
    A. Jeanne
    Explanation
    The question is asking for the name of "his" mother. Out of the given options, "Jeanne" is the only name that is a female name and can be a mother's name. Therefore, the correct answer is Jeanne.

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  • 7. 
    He (Rene Descartes) studied in the University of - ProProfs

    He (Rene Descartes) studied in the University of

    • New York

    • Australia

    • Poitiers

    • London

    Correct Answer
    A. Poitiers
    Explanation
    Rene Descartes studied at the University of Poitiers.

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  • 8. 
    Descartes as recorded was born in - ProProfs

    Descartes as recorded was born in

    • 1505

    • 1522

    • 1596

    • 1599

    Correct Answer
    A. 1596
  • 9. 
    Rene was a mathematician who died in? - ProProfs

    Rene was a mathematician who died in?

    • 1650

    • 1622

    • 1630

    • 1644

    Correct Answer
    A. 1650
    Explanation
    Rene, the mathematician, died in 1650.

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  • 10. 
    Rene Descartes was his father? - ProProfs

    Rene Descartes was his father?

    • Joachim

    • John

    • James

    • Julius

    Correct Answer
    A. Joachim

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