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Discovering Existence

Existentialism

Explore the basic ideas of existentialism, focusing on how people make their own choices and find meaning.

philosophy choices meaning freedom

12 Questions Medium Ages 5+ Apr 19, 2026

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1 What is one of the main ideas in existentialism?

A Everything is already decided for you.
B You are free to make your own choices.
C There is no such thing as freedom.
D Someone else always knows what is best.

2 Existentialism believes that people create their own what?

A Rules for everyone else.
B Destiny without effort.
C Purpose and meaning in life.
D Problems to solve.

3 According to existentialist ideas, where do people get their values from?

A From a book of rules.
B From their parents only.
C From their own decisions and actions.
D From what is popular at the moment.

4 Existentialism suggests that people are responsible for their own what?

A Mistakes of others.
B Happiness all the time.
C Actions and the consequences of those actions.
D Weather patterns.

5 Which of these is a key idea in existentialism related to being alive?

A You are born with a set plan.
B Existence comes before your essence.
C Your essence is more important than your existence.
D You cannot change who you are.

6 Existentialism emphasizes that people are truly what?

A Machines programmed to do things.
B Completely controlled by fate.
C Free individuals who must choose.
D Simply following instructions.

7 In existentialism, the feeling of being alone in making choices is sometimes called what?

A Celebration.
B Joy.
C Anguish or dread.
D Excitement.

8 Existentialist thinkers often talk about the importance of living in the ____.

A Future only.
B Past only.
C Present moment.
D Dreams.

9 According to existentialist ideas, what is not a given when you are born?

A Your body.
B Your ability to think.
C A predetermined purpose for your life.
D Your name.

10 What does existentialism say about human nature?

A It is fixed and unchanging.
B It is defined by society.
C It is created by individuals through their choices.
D It is determined by genetics.

11 Existentialism suggests that facing difficult choices can lead to feelings of what?

A Complete certainty.
B Boredom.
C Responsibility and freedom.
D Indifference.

12 What is a core belief in existentialism about finding happiness?

A It is found by avoiding all difficult choices.
B It is a gift that is given to some.
C It is something you actively create through your life.
D It depends on luck.

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