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René Descartes Quiz
21 René Descartes Questions: How Much Do You Know?
Updated: May 31, 2023
René Descartes was a French philosopher, scientist, and mathematician, widely considered a seminal figure in the emergence of modern philosophy and science.
This René Descartes quiz is not for the faint of heart! With 21 challenging questions covering a wide range of topics, only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Are you up for the challenge? Unlock your full potential.
What is the city or country of René Descartes's birth?
Birth House Of Blaise Pascal
Edinburgh
Champtercier
Descartes
When was René Descartes born?
Aug 6, 1638
Mar 3, 1589
Jan 22, 1592
Mar 31, 1596
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Which fields of work was René Descartes active in?
(Select 2 answers)
Ecomorphology
Sound
Probability Theory
Epistemology
What is René Descartes's signature?
Which of the following images features René Descartes?
On what date did René Descartes pass away?
Aug 19, 1662
Feb 11, 1650
Sep 17, 2016
Oct 13, 1715
What was the place of René Descartes's passing?
Stockholm
Utrecht
Edinburgh
Paris
What country is/was René Descartes a citizen of?
France
Norway
Republic Of Ireland
Jordan
Which of the following is René Descartes's coat of arms image?
In which of the following organizations has René Descartes been a member?
Académie Le Pailleur
Royal Society Of Edinburgh
Académie Des Sciences, Belles-lettres Et Arts De Savoie
French Academy Of Sciences
Which position has René Descartes held?
Doctor Of Laws
Bachelor Of Business Administration
Double Degree
Professor
René Descartes was influenced by of the following people:
(Select 2 answers)
Thomas Aquinas
Aristotle
Epicurus
Thrasyllus Of Mendes
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Which of the following are notable works of René Descartes?
(Select 2 answers)
Sonatas And Partitas For Solo Violin
A Modest Proposal
Set Theory
The Description Of The Human Body
Who were René Descartes's doctoral advisors?
(Select 2 answers)
Franciscus Gomarus
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Jacobus Golius
Isaac Beeckman
Where did René Descartes attend school?
(select 2 answers)
University Of Edinburgh
Aix University
Collège Henri-IV De La Flèche
Leiden University
What is René Descartes's native language?
Hungarian
French
Old Cham
Spanish
What is the location of René Descartes's burial site?
(Select 2 answers)
Adolf Fredrik Church
Old Calton Cemetery
Cambrin Churchyard Extension
Abbey Of St Genevieve
What was the manner of René Descartes's death?
Impalement
Extra-judicial Killing
Natural Causes
Altruistic Suicide
Could you select René Descartes's most well-known occupations?
(Select 2 answers)
Astronomer
Mechanical Automaton Engineer
Skilled Agricultural, Forestry And Fishery Workers
Organ Teacher
What is the religion or worldview of René Descartes?
Catholic Church
Undenominationalism
Protestantism
Atheism
What was the underlying reason for René Descartes's passing?
Cat Eye Syndrome
Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration
Stomach Cancer
Pneumonia
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