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This study set covers Philosophy through
18 practice questions.
An overview of existentialism focusing on key figures, core concepts, and historical context. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Introduction to Existentialist Thought study set below.
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1
Which European country is often considered the birthplace of modern existentialist philosophy?
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A
France
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B
Japan
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C
Brazil
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D
Australia
2
Jean-Paul Sartre was a famous philosopher associated with which 20th-century movement?
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A
Existentialism
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B
Stoicism
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C
Platonism
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D
Realism
3
Which Danish thinker is often called the 'father of existentialism'?
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A
Søren Kierkegaard
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B
Aristotle
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C
Confucius
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D
Isaac Newton
4
In existentialist thought, the idea that a person creates their own purpose is often called what?
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A
Self-creation
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B
Biological determinism
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C
Solar alignment
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D
Geology
5
Simone de Beauvoir was a prominent existentialist writer known for her contributions to which field?
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A
Gender studies
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B
Marine biology
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C
Astrophysics
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D
Computer coding
6
Existentialism gained significant popularity among intellectuals following which major global event?
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A
World War II
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B
The discovery of fire
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C
The invention of the wheel
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D
The Industrial Revolution
7
Which term describes the existentialist belief that humans are entirely responsible for their own actions?
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A
Personal responsibility
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B
Divine guidance
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C
Genetic luck
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D
Group think
8
Albert Camus, a key figure linked to existentialism, wrote a famous novel titled what?
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A
The Stranger
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B
The Hungry Caterpillar
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C
Green Eggs and Ham
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D
Treasure Island
9
Existentialism focuses heavily on the importance of which aspect of human life?
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A
Individual choice
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B
National borders
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C
Crop rotation
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D
Arithmetic patterns
10
Friedrich Nietzsche, often studied in existentialism, famously wrote about the concept of the 'Übermensch' in which language?
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A
German
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B
Mandarin
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C
Arabic
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D
Swahili
11
The existentialist focus on 'existence precedes essence' implies that humans exist first and then define their what?
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A
Nature
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B
Height
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C
Blood type
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D
Fingerprints
12
Which city is famous for the cafes where existentialist philosophers gathered to debate in the mid-1900s?
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A
Paris
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B
Sydney
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C
Cairo
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D
Ottawa
13
Existentialists often emphasize the importance of living in the present rather than dwelling on the what?
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A
Past
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B
Future
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C
Weather
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D
Speed
14
Which philosophical concept, often discussed by existentialists, deals with the feeling of 'nothingness' or lack of inherent meaning?
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A
Absurdism
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B
Calculus
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C
Gravity
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D
Photosynthesis
15
Existentialism encourages people to be authentic rather than following what?
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A
Social norms
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B
The laws of physics
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C
Mathematical formulas
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D
Biological instincts
16
Karl Jaspers was an existentialist philosopher who also worked as a what?
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A
Psychiatrist
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B
Astronaut
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C
Chef
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D
Mechanic
17
Existentialism is a branch of philosophy that prioritizes the study of human what?
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A
Experience
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B
Insects
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C
Minerals
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D
Rainfall
18
The existentialist movement influenced not just philosophy, but also which form of art?
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A
Literature
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B
Architecture
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C
Shipbuilding
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D
Mining
