How Much Do You Know About Immanuel Kant? Trivia Questions Quiz

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Immanuel Kant, widely regarded as a philosopher, was born on 22 April 1724 and died on 12 February 1804. His comprehensive and systematic work in the epistemology of which is the theory of knowledge and ethics and Aesthetics greatly influenced all subsequent works and writings on philosophy, especially the various schools of Kantianism and idealism. Do u think you know much about Kant? Take our quiz to find out.

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1.

Which of the following describes Kant’s father’s occupation?
- A.
  
  Sailer
- B.
  
  Saddler
- C.
  
  Tailor
- D.
  
  Driver
Correct Answer
B. Saddler

Explanation
Kant's father's occupation was a saddler.

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2.

What position did kant hold in the family? _______child.
- A.
  
  3rd
- B.
  
  4th
- C.
  
  5th
- D.
  
  6th
Correct Answer
B. 4th

Explanation
Kant held the position of the 4th child in the family.

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3.

What age did kant enter the pietist school?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  8
Correct Answer
D. 8

Explanation
Kant entered the pietist school at the age of 8.

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4.

Who influenced him to join the school? His ___
- A.
  
  Father
- B.
  
  Mother
- C.
  
  Pastor
- D.
  
  Mentor
Correct Answer
C. Pastor

Explanation
The correct answer is Pastor. This suggests that the person's pastor played a significant role in influencing them to join the school. It implies that the pastor may have provided guidance, support, or encouragement, leading the person to make the decision to join the school.

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5.

What year did he enrol in the university of konigsberg?
- A.
  
  1740
- B.
  
  1750
- C.
  
  1730
- D.
  
  1720
Correct Answer
A. 1740

Explanation
The correct answer is 1740. This suggests that the person in question enrolled in the University of Konigsberg in the year 1740.

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6.

What course did he enrol for?
- A.
  
  Philosophy
- B.
  
  Sociology
- C.
  
  Theology
- D.
  
  Rationalist
Correct Answer
C. Theology

Explanation
The correct answer is Theology. This can be inferred from the given options, as the question asks about the course the person enrolled for, and Theology is one of the options provided.

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7.

What courses was he mostly attracted to?
- A.
  
  Epistemology and metaphysics
- B.
  
  Ethics and epistemology
- C.
  
  Aesthetics and ethics
- D.
  
  Mathematics and physics
Correct Answer
D. Mathematics and physics

Explanation
The correct answer is Mathematics and physics. This can be inferred from the question which asks about the courses that he was mostly attracted to. The other options mention different combinations of courses, but only Mathematics and physics are mentioned together.

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8.

What year did kant start his first book?
- A.
  
  1742
- B.
  
  1745
- C.
  
  1744
- D.
  
  1746
Correct Answer
C. 1744
9.

What problem was the book dealing with?
- A.
  
  Ethics
- B.
  
  Theology as a whole
- C.
  
  Kinetic forces
- D.
  
  Revolution
Correct Answer
C. Kinetic forces

Explanation
The book was dealing with the problem of kinetic forces.

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10.

What year did his father die?
- A.
  
  1748
- B.
  
  1746
- C.
  
  1744
- D.
  
  1742
Correct Answer
B. 1746