The History of Consumerism

When did consumerism start?

• 19 century

• 20 century

• 18 century

Did Christian church approve consumerism?

• Yes

• No.

• Yes for aristocrats.

What was consumerism (new materialism) called by clergymen?

• pride

• vanity

• greed

• vanity

What was fun for the cartoonists of the 18 century?

• decorating tall wigs

• creating picturesque dresses

• makeup

Jean Jacques Rousseau was a Swiss:

• doctor

• philosopher

• journalist

• clergyman

What did Rousseau call people for?

• a luxury way of life

• thinking about their clothes

• a return to a simple way of life

Rousseau recommended:

• imposing taxes on luxury goods

• closing Geneva's border

• starting the war against the USA

• saving money to buy luxury goods

What state was a good example of austere, martial spirit for Rousseau?

• Rome

• Sparta

• Russia

What have people of modern societies chosen:

• wealth over virtue

• virtue over wealth

• none of them

What higher needs do humans have? Which answer is incorrect?

• need for education

• need for beautiful clothes

• need for beautiful cities

• need for self-understanding