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Great Minds Trivia Quiz

A look at some talented and brilliant people.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,207

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1115

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Question 1 of 10

1. Charles Darwin is best known as the author of "The Origin of Species." Which of the following is also his work? Hint

The Descent of Man

On Aggression

Worlds in Collision

The Territorial Imperative

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Question 2 of 10

2. Karl Marx enjoyed a lifelong relationship with this gentleman--and also co-authored some major works with him. Hint

Leon Trotsky

Josef Stalin

Vladimir Lenin

Friedrich Engels

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Question 3 of 10

3. Albert Einstein was a giant in physics. What was his relationship with America? Hint

He was born in the U.S.

He became a U.S. citizen as an adult

He wasn't born in the U.S., but grew up there as a child

He worked in the U.S., but never became a citizen

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Question 4 of 10

4. Leonardo Da Vinci's most famous painting may be "Mona Lisa." Who was she? Hint

A woman with whom Da Vinci had a romantic relationship

A member of local royalty

The wife of a merchant

A family member

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sigmund Freud wrote all of the following EXCEPT: Hint

Interpretation of Dreams

Beyond Freedom and Dignity

Future of an Illusion

Psychopathology of Everyday Life

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Question 6 of 10

6. William Shakespeare wrote many plays. Which of the following plays is in debate as to whether he was its author? Hint

Pericles

Love's Labour Lost

Timon of Athens

Troilus and Cressida

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Question 7 of 10

7. Immanuel Kant is perhaps best known as the author of which of the following? Hint

On Liberty

Leviathan

Critique of Pure Reason

Thus Spake Zarathrustra

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ludwig Van Beethoven had a stormy life. Which of the following statements is true? Hint

He never married

He married, but had numerous extra-marital affairs

He married and divorced

He married more than once

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Question 9 of 10

9. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a tempestuous relationship with his father, Leopold. Which of the following accurately describes Leopold? Hint

Artist

Composer

Politician

Clerk

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Question 10 of 10

10. Copernicus was a key figure in the history of science. When did he perform the majority of his work? Hint

15th century

14th century

17th century

16th century

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Charles Darwin is best known as the author of "The Origin of Species." Which of the following is also his work?

Answer: The Descent of Man

Darwin, "Father of Evolution," published "Origin of Species" after his famous trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard "The Beagle." "Descent" continues his thoughts on evolution. Enormous impact on intellectual thought about the nature of man. "Worlds" is by Immanuel Velikovsky," "Aggression" is by Konrad Lorenz, and "Imperative" is by Robert Ardrey.

2. Karl Marx enjoyed a lifelong relationship with this gentleman--and also co-authored some major works with him.

Answer: Friedrich Engels

Marx, key figure in socialism and communism, co-authored "Das Kapital" with Engels. The book had huge impact on political thought and in the longer term also in politics, too.

3. Albert Einstein was a giant in physics. What was his relationship with America?

Answer: He became a U.S. citizen as an adult

Einstein, best known for his "Theory of Relativity" (although he had much more to say in physics) was born and grew up abroad. He became a citizen of the U.S. in 1940--after the war in Europe had started, but before America entered it. Truly, he changed the face of the world.

4. Leonardo Da Vinci's most famous painting may be "Mona Lisa." Who was she?

Answer: The wife of a merchant

Da Vinci is always the first to come to mind whenever the phrase "renaissance man" is mentioned. A man of accomplishment in both art and science.

5. Sigmund Freud wrote all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer: Beyond Freedom and Dignity

The most influential thinker of the twentieth century, Freud's vision touches therapy, abnormality, religion, anthropology, dreams, etc.
(It has been said that all personality theory is a reaction to Freud.)
B.F. Skinner wrote "Dignity."

6. William Shakespeare wrote many plays. Which of the following plays is in debate as to whether he was its author?

Answer: Pericles

Universally acclaimed as the greatest writer of the English language, shakespeare was pre-eminent as both poet and playwright. It is unclear, however as to whether he is the author of "Pericles."

7. Immanuel Kant is perhaps best known as the author of which of the following?

Answer: Critique of Pure Reason

He was one of the great philosophers of all time. "Critique" is Kant's masterpiece. "Liberty" is by J.S. Mill, "Leviathan" is by Thomas Hobbes, "Zarathustra" is by Nietzsche.

8. Ludwig Van Beethoven had a stormy life. Which of the following statements is true?

Answer: He never married

Beethoven never married, but he had many turbulent relationships.
A genius in music, haunted by deafness.

9. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a tempestuous relationship with his father, Leopold. Which of the following accurately describes Leopold?

Answer: Composer

Leopold was a composer. In that regard, Mozart followed in his footsteps--and took the family talent to exalted heights. A great talent--dead at 35.

10. Copernicus was a key figure in the history of science. When did he perform the majority of his work?

Answer: 16th century

Copernicus lived from 1473-1543, so his mature thought occurred during the first half of the 16th century. The father of the heliocentric theory (with the sun at the center of the solar system), he was an early giant in modern scientific thought.

Source: Author robert362

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