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This quiz tests your knowledge of Voltaire, a 18th century French Enlightenment writer, philosopher, and political activist. It covers his life, works, and philosophy, as well as his influence on the Enlightenment and the development of modern ideas about freedom and democracy. Get ready to delve into the mind and ideas of one of history's most important and influential thinkers.
What is the real name of Voltaire?
François-Marie Arouet
Jean-Marie Arouet
Louis-Marie Arouet
Pierre-Marie Arouet
What was the main genre of Voltaire's literary works?
Poetry
Drama
Fiction
Philosophy
Which famous work of Voltaire was a satirical attack on the Church and State?
Candide
Philosophical Dictionary
Treatise on Tolerance
Letters on England
Where was Voltaire born?
Paris, France
Geneva, Switzerland
London, England
Berlin, Germany
What was Voltaire's most famous play?
Zadig
Philosophical Letters
The Tragedy of Charles XII
The Orphan of China
In which year did Voltaire pass away?
1778
1788
1798
1808
What was Voltaire's stance on religion?
Pro-religion
Anti-religion
Indifferent to religion
Pro-atheism
What was the reason for Voltaire's exile?
His anti-religious views
His support for the French Revolution
His criticism of the French monarchy
His support for the Enlightenment
What was Voltaire's relationship with the French monarchy like?
Friendly
Hostile
Neutral
Supportive
Which famous philosopher was Voltaire influenced by?
Immanuel Kant
Friedrich Nietzsche
René Descartes
John Locke
What was Voltaire's contribution to the Enlightenment movement?
Scientific discoveries
Political reforms
Literary works
Advocating for human rights
What was the main theme of Voltaire's work, Philosophical Dictionary?
The meaning of life
The nature of love
The criticism of religious and political systems
The definition of philosophical concepts
In which country did Voltaire spend most of his life?
France
Switzerland
England
Germany
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