De Rerum Natura by Lucretius

1. What is the primary theme of 'De Rerum Natura'?

A) The inevitability of fate
B) The importance of religion
C) The nature of the universe
D) The nature of humanity

2. How does Lucretius describe the universe?

A) As a reflection of human perception
B) As a fixed and unchanging entity
C) As composed of atoms and void
D) As a creation of gods

3. What does Lucretius assert about the existence of gods?

A) They control every aspect of life
B) They do not intervene in the universe
C) They created the universe out of chaos
D) They are embodiments of nature

4. In which poetic form is 'De Rerum Natura' written?

A) Hexameter
B) Iambic pentameter
C) Couplets
D) Free verse

5. What concept is introduced by Lucretius to explain the movement of atoms?

A) The swerve
B) Magnetic attraction
C) The push and pull
D) Divine intervention

6. What does Lucretius say about love?

A) It is purely biological
B) It can lead to turmoil and pain
C) It is always rewarding
D) It is the greatest virtue

7. What role do senses play in Lucretius's philosophy?

A) They are a means to acquire knowledge
B) They should be ignored
C) They are irrelevant
D) They are misleading and deceptive

8. Which of the following does Lucretius NOT attribute to the gods?

A) Human morality
B) The beauty of nature
C) The order of the cosmos
D) Creation of the universe

9. What does Lucretius argue is the root cause of social conflict?

A) Differences in opinion
B) Poverty
C) Religion
D) Anxiety and fear of loss

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