Medieval Philosophers — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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St. Augustine believes that the real problem is moral evil and it is because of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Religion
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Religion is the correct answer to “St. Augustine believes that the real problem is moral evil and it is because of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which one of the following philosophers of medieval period stated "Understand in order that you may believe, believe in order that you may understand. Somethings we do not believe unless we understand them; others we do not understand unless we believe."
Correct Answer: Option C — St. Augustine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
St. Augustine is the correct answer to “Which one of the following philosophers of medieval period stated "Understand in order that you may believe, believe in order that you may understand. Somethings we do not believe unless we understand them; others we do not understand unless we believe."”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 3 of 40
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St. Thomas Aquinas is regarded as the greatest of
Correct Answer: Option A — scholastic philosophers
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scholastic philosophers is the correct answer to “St. Thomas Aquinas is regarded as the greatest of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 4 of 40
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What is necessary to believe in to St. Augustine theory of knowledge?
Correct Answer: Option A — Faith
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Faith is the correct answer to “What is necessary to believe in to St. Augustine theory of knowledge”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 5 of 40
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Whose authority is taken to be final with respect to the matter of faith?
Correct Answer: Option A — Church
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Church is the correct answer to “Whose authority is taken to be final with respect to the matter of faith”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 6 of 40
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Which is true with respect to Doctrine of Original Sin?
Correct Answer: Option A — The sin of one man, resulting in sinner beings
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The sin of one man, resulting in sinner beings is the correct answer to “Which is true with respect to Doctrine of Original Sin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which discipline is used by St. Augustine to prove his theory about the evil?
Correct Answer: Option D — Metaphysical
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Metaphysical is the correct answer to “Which discipline is used by St. Augustine to prove his theory about the evil”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 8 of 40
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St. Thomas Aquinas rejects which doctrine?
Correct Answer: Option A — Innateness of God's knowledge
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Innateness of God's knowledge is the correct answer to “St. Thomas Aquinas rejects which doctrine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 9 of 40
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Stage of moral conversion as per Saint Augustine is
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Stage of moral conversion as per Saint Augustine is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 10 of 40
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What knowledge is said to be the end all and be all?
Correct Answer: Option A — God and self
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God and self is the correct answer to “What knowledge is said to be the end all and be all”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 11 of 40
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Why we say that soul is superior to body?
Correct Answer: Option A — Because soul moves part of Body
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Because soul moves part of Body is the correct answer to “Why we say that soul is superior to body”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 12 of 40
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St. Augustine philosophy is based on what?
Correct Answer: Option A — Platonic theology
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Platonic theology is the correct answer to “St. Augustine philosophy is based on what”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 13 of 40
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Is it correct to say that the soul of a man is created by God?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yes
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Yes is the correct answer to “Is it correct to say that the soul of a man is created by God”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 14 of 40
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Assertion (A) God exists as an absolutely perfect being. Reason (R) Perfection does not entail existence.
Correct Answer: Option C — A is true and R is false, but R is not the correct explanation of A
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A is true and R is false, but R is not the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) God exists as an absolutely perfect being. Reason (R) Perfection does not entail existence.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 15 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Augustine 1. Confessions b. Anselm 2. Monologion c. Aquinas 3. Reflection of ontological argument d. Plato 4. Idealistic
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Augustine 1. Confessions b. Anselm 2. Monologion c. Aquinas 3. Reflection of ontological argument d. Plato 4. Idealistic”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 16 of 40
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If evil is not a positive good, then what kind of good it is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Primitive good
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Primitive good is the correct answer to “If evil is not a positive good, then what kind of good it is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Medieval Philosophers
Question 17 of 40
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Complete the following, God doesn't create evil but . . . . . . . . evil.
Correct Answer: Option C — Permit
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Permit is the correct answer to “Complete the following, God doesn't create evil but . . . . . . . . evil.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 18 of 40
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Which one of the following is true with reference to St. Augustine and St. Anselm?
Correct Answer: Option D — St. Augustine appealed to scripture, whereas St. Anselm appealed to reasons for the truths of the faith
Detailed Academic Explanation:
St. Augustine appealed to scripture, whereas St. Anselm appealed to reasons for the truths of the faith is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is true with reference to St. Augustine and St. Anselm”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 19 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is immaterial and far superior to body according to St. Augustine.
Correct Answer: Option C — Soul
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Soul is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is immaterial and far superior to body according to St. Augustine.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 20 of 40
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There is only one God and there are no Gods at all. It is the wew of
Correct Answer: Option A — Aquinas
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Aquinas is the correct answer to “There is only one God and there are no Gods at all. It is the wew of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 21 of 40
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What is the period when it is said that philosophy was handmaid to theology?
Correct Answer: Option C — 400 - 1400 AD
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400 - 1400 AD is the correct answer to “What is the period when it is said that philosophy was handmaid to theology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 22 of 40
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Philosophy of the world has the three aspects of creation out of nothing, according to the ideals and God. This theory is held by
Correct Answer: Option A — Augustine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Augustine is the correct answer to “Philosophy of the world has the three aspects of creation out of nothing, according to the ideals and God. This theory is held by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 23 of 40
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How toe soul came into existence?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nothing
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Nothing is the correct answer to “How toe soul came into existence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 24 of 40
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Who among the following philosophers give the concept that we human are finite beings so we need someone also to whom all things are dependent?
Correct Answer: Option B — Plato
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Plato is the correct answer to “Who among the following philosophers give the concept that we human are finite beings so we need someone also to whom all things are dependent”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 25 of 40
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Who said that "Our earthly life is a pilgrimage to God."?
Correct Answer: Option B — St. Augustine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
St. Augustine is the correct answer to “Who said that "Our earthly life is a pilgrimage to God."”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 26 of 40
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The first three arguments for the existence existence of God, given by St. Thomas Aquinas are called
Correct Answer: Option B — Cosmological
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Cosmological is the correct answer to “The first three arguments for the existence existence of God, given by St. Thomas Aquinas are called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 27 of 40
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Without active will on the part of man, he will not be able to sense, know and rise to the final vision of God. This theory is given by
Correct Answer: Option D — Augustine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Augustine is the correct answer to “Without active will on the part of man, he will not be able to sense, know and rise to the final vision of God. This theory is given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 28 of 40
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What is the other name of Teleological argument?
Correct Answer: Option B — Argument from Design
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Argument from Design is the correct answer to “What is the other name of Teleological argument”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 29 of 40
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The view that "All things were created good by God and evil is corruption of that Good" was held by
Correct Answer: Option A — St. Augustine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
St. Augustine is the correct answer to “The view that "All things were created good by God and evil is corruption of that Good" was held by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 30 of 40
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'Faith seeks, understanding finds' who said this?
Correct Answer: Option A — St. Augustine
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St. Augustine is the correct answer to “'Faith seeks, understanding finds' who said this”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 31 of 40
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Whatever God creates, he was guided by his own free will. Is the given statement true with respect to St. Augustine?
Correct Answer: Option A — True
Detailed Academic Explanation:
True is the correct answer to “Whatever God creates, he was guided by his own free will. Is the given statement true with respect to St. Augustine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 32 of 40
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Through the effect, one can understand about the existence of this world. What type of argument is this?
Correct Answer: Option B — Theological argument
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Theological argument is the correct answer to “Through the effect, one can understand about the existence of this world. What type of argument is this”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 33 of 40
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One who followed Aristotle and disliked Plato was
Correct Answer: Option A — St. Thomas Aquinas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
St. Thomas Aquinas is the correct answer to “One who followed Aristotle and disliked Plato was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Medieval Philosophers
Question 34 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Augustine 1. Moral evil b. Anselm 2. Ontological argument c. Aquinas 3. Harmony of faith and reason
Correct Answer: Option C — a-1, b-2, c-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Augustine 1. Moral evil b. Anselm 2. Ontological argument c. Aquinas 3. Harmony of faith and reason”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Medieval Philosophers
Question 35 of 40
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Saint Augustine's influential work, 'The City of God' was considered as the first book on
Correct Answer: Option B — Philosophy of religion
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Philosophy of religion is the correct answer to “Saint Augustine's influential work, 'The City of God' was considered as the first book on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 36 of 40
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The world is said to be the product of two Gods, namely . . . . . . . .?
Correct Answer: Option B — The good and the evil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The good and the evil is the correct answer to “The world is said to be the product of two Gods, namely . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 37 of 40
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St. Augustine believes that 'The God we follow is full of incompetency'. Is the statement true?
Correct Answer: Option B — No
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No is the correct answer to “St. Augustine believes that 'The God we follow is full of incompetency'. Is the statement true”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 38 of 40
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Adam uses what to missue free will?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dis-bedience
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Dis-bedience is the correct answer to “Adam uses what to missue free will”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 39 of 40
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St. Thomas Aquinas says that essences exist in the . . . . . . . . only.
Correct Answer: Option C — Divine mind
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Divine mind is the correct answer to “St. Thomas Aquinas says that essences exist in the . . . . . . . . only.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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Question 40 of 40
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What is St. Augustine response on saying that "Soul is immortal"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Correct is the correct answer to “What is St. Augustine response on saying that "Soul is immortal"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Medieval Philosophers.
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