How Much Do You Know The Historical Thomas Hobbes?

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How Much Do You Know The Historical Thomas Hobbes? - Quiz

Thomas Hobbes was regarded as historical and remarkable philosopher and a teacher to prince Charles. How well do you think you know Thomas Hobbes? Try out this quiz and figure out.

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1.

Who was Thomas?
- A.
  
  Sociologist
- B.
  
  Philosopher
- C.
  
  Psychologist
- D.
  
  Journalist
Correct Answer
B. Philosopher

Explanation
Thomas was a philosopher because the options provided are different professions, and among them, philosopher is the most relevant to the question.

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2.

What year was he born?
- A.
  
  1559
- B.
  
  1588
- C.
  
  1602
- D.
  
  1643
Correct Answer
B. 1588

Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is 1588. This means that the person in question was born in the year 1588.

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3.

Thomas was best known for a book he wrote titled what?
- A.
  
  Behemoth
- B.
  
  Goliath
- C.
  
  Nephilim
- D.
  
  Leviathan
Correct Answer
D. Leviathan

Explanation
Thomas is best known for a book he wrote titled "Leviathan".

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4.

What was his nationality?
- A.
  
  German
- B.
  
  Chinese
- C.
  
  British
- D.
  
  French
Correct Answer
C. British

Explanation
The question is asking for the nationality of a person. The correct answer is British, which means that the person is from the United Kingdom or has British citizenship.

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5.

Thomas died at what age?
- A.
  
  91
- B.
  
  66
- C.
  
  87
- D.
  
  73
Correct Answer
A. 91

Explanation
Thomas died at the age of 91, as indicated by the answer choice.

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6.

Thomas died in what country?
- A.
  
  Australia
- B.
  
  Germany
- C.
  
  Canada
- D.
  
  England
Correct Answer
D. England

Explanation
Thomas died in England because the question asks for the country in which he died, and the answer provided is England.

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7.

He was said to have died from what infection?
- A.
  
  Testis infection
- B.
  
  Stomach cancer
- C.
  
  Malaria
- D.
  
  Bladder infection
Correct Answer
D. Bladder infection

Explanation
The correct answer is bladder infection. This can be inferred from the question that states "He was said to have died from what infection?" Since the options provided are different types of infections, we can conclude that the person in question died from a bladder infection.

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8.

What year did Thomas publish final section of his philosophical system?
- A.
  
  1658
- B.
  
  1640
- C.
  
  1655
- D.
  
  1670
Correct Answer
A. 1658

Explanation
Thomas published the final section of his philosophical system in 1658.

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9.

How much pension was Thomas granted by his former pupil?
- A.
  
  £50
- B.
  
  £100
- C.
  
  £150
- D.
  
  £200
Correct Answer
B. £100

Explanation
Thomas was granted £100 as pension by his former pupil.

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10.

When did Thomas take up the position of a mathematical instructor to the young prince Charles?
- A.
  
  1617
- B.
  
  1630
- C.
  
  1647
- D.
  
  1663
Correct Answer
C. 1647