De Rerum Natura by Lucretius

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

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

2. How does Lucretius describe the universe?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Lucretius say about love?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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