Understanding Quietism

Understanding Quietism

Assessment

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Philosophy

9th - 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 is the primary focus of quietism as a philosophical concept?

Engagement in worldly affairs

Disconnection and contemplation

Active participation in religious rituals

Accumulation of material wealth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for giving quietism a new twist in the 14th century?

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Pope Innocent XI

Gregory Palamas

Miguel de Molinos

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main controversy surrounding Miguel de Molinos' teachings?

He promoted the accumulation of wealth

He advocated for complete silence in worship

He suggested quiet reflection alongside traditional practices

He rejected all forms of religious expression

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which modern philosopher is associated with the influence of quietism?

Jean-Paul Sartre

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Immanuel Kant

Friedrich Nietzsche

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In its secular definition, what does quietism represent?

A state of constant activity

A state of calmness or passivity

A focus on material success

A commitment to religious rituals