Quiz on Francis Bacon

When was Francis Bacon born?

• 1580

• 1570

• 1561

• 1558

Answer explanation

Francis Bacon was born in 1561, making the correct answer choice 1561.

Who was Francis Bacon's father?

• A king

• A lawyer

• A lord chancellor

• A scientist

Answer explanation

Francis Bacon's father was a lord chancellor, making the correct answer choice 'A lord chancellor'.

During which king's reign did Francis Bacon become famous?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Charles I

• King James I

• King Henry VIII

Answer explanation

Francis Bacon became famous during the reign of King James I.

What is the name of the idea developed by Bacon to make man the center of the universe?

• Aristotelian Method

• Baconian Method

• Insta Ratio Magna

• Novum Organum

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Insta Ratio Magna, which is the idea developed by Bacon to make man the center of the universe.

Which work by Bacon is considered a utopian fiction based on Plato's lost Atlantis?

• The New Atlantis

• Of Friendship

• Of Studies

• Of Truth

Answer explanation

The work by Bacon considered a utopian fiction based on Plato's lost Atlantis is 'The New Atlantis'.

How many essays were published by Bacon in his lifetime?

• 50

• 20

• 10

• 38

Answer explanation

Bacon published 38 essays in his lifetime, making the correct answer choice 38.

What is the title of one of Bacon's essays that discusses the importance of education?

• Of Studies

• Of Gardens

• Of Parents and Children

• Of Marriage and Single Life

Answer explanation

The title of Bacon's essay that discusses the importance of education is 'Of Studies'.

What was the ideal college envisioned by Bacon in his work 'The New Atlantis'?

• Oxford University

• Salomon's House

• Harvard University

• Cambridge University

Answer explanation

In Bacon's work 'The New Atlantis', the ideal college envisioned was Salomon's House, not Oxford University, Harvard University, or Cambridge University.

What aspect of Bacon's essays is described as aphoristic?

• Descriptive

• Narrative

• Proverbial

• Lengthy

Answer explanation

The aspect of Bacon's essays described as aphoristic is 'Proverbial', as they contain concise and memorable statements of wisdom or advice.

What did Bacon hope King James would establish in England?

• A new monarchy

• A scientific research center

• Salomon's House

• A new parliament

Answer explanation

Bacon hoped King James would establish Salomon's House in England, not a new monarchy, scientific research center, or a new parliament.