The Problem of Evil Quiz

The Problem of Evil Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three divine attributes of the Christian God discussed in the problem of evil?

Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Omnipresence

Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Omnibenevolence

Omnipotence, Omnipresence, and Omnibenevolence

Omnibenevolence, Omnipresence, and Omniscience

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Leibniz, why did God create this world?

Because it was the easiest to create

Because it was the first world he thought of

Because it was the only world he could create

Because it was the best of all possible worlds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument of the free will defense?

Evil exists because God is not all-powerful

Evil exists because God is not all-knowing

Evil exists because human freedom is prioritized over the absence of evil

Evil exists because God is not all-good

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do theists typically reconcile the existence of natural evils with God's attributes?

By arguing that natural evils are a result of human free will

By suggesting that natural evils are necessary for God's ultimate plan

By denying the existence of natural evils

By claiming that natural evils are illusions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What philosophical question does the problem of evil pose to theists?

Why do people believe in God?

Why is there evil in the world if God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good?

Why does God not reveal himself?

Why does God allow free will?