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De Rerum Natura by Lucretius
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. What is the primary theme of 'De Rerum Natura'?
A) The nature of humanity
B) The inevitability of fate
C) The nature of the universe
D) The importance of religion
  • 2. How does Lucretius describe the universe?
A) As a creation of gods
B) As composed of atoms and void
C) As a fixed and unchanging entity
D) As a reflection of human perception
  • 3. What does Lucretius assert about the existence of gods?
A) They do not intervene in the universe
B) They are embodiments of nature
C) They created the universe out of chaos
D) They control every aspect of life
  • 4. 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
  • 5. What does Lucretius argue is the root cause of social conflict?
A) Religion
B) Anxiety and fear of loss
C) Poverty
D) Differences in opinion
  • 6. What does Lucretius say about love?
A) It can lead to turmoil and pain
B) It is always rewarding
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 are a means to acquire knowledge
D) They should be ignored
  • 8. In which poetic form is 'De Rerum Natura' written?
A) Free verse
B) Hexameter
C) Iambic pentameter
D) Couplets
  • 9. What concept is introduced by Lucretius to explain the movement of atoms?
A) Divine intervention
B) The swerve
C) The push and pull
D) Magnetic attraction
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