MCQs on Thomas More
1. Thomas More was born in which century?
a. 14th century
b. 15th century
c. 16th century
d. 17th century
2. More is best known for his work titled:
a. Utopia
b. The Prince
c. The Canterbury Tales
d. The Divine Comedy
3. In Utopia, the name “Utopia” is derived from the Greek words meaning:
a. Perfect society
b. No place
c. Ideal city
d. Eternal peace
4. Thomas More served as the Lord Chancellor of England under the reign of:
a. Henry VII
b. Henry VIII
c. Edward VI
d. Mary I
5. More’s Utopia is primarily written in:
a. Latin
b. English
c. French
d. Italian
6. The character Raphael Hythloday in Utopia is portrayed as a:
a. Philosopher
b. Explorer
c. Lawyer
d. Monarch
7. More’s Utopia explores the concept of:
a. Anarchism
b. Monarchy
c. Communism
d. Feudalism
8. Thomas More was a devout follower of which religion?
a. Protestantism
b. Catholicism
c. Anglicanism
d. Judaism
9. More was canonized as a saint by which branch of Christianity?
a. Catholic Church
b. Eastern Orthodox Church
c. Anglican Communion
d. Lutheran Church
10. More’s Utopia was first published in:
a. 1500
b. 1516
c. 1600
d. 1700
11. In Utopia, the Utopians practice a form of communal living and:
a. Capitalism
b. Socialism
c. Feudalism
d. Mercantilism
12. More’s Utopia includes criticism of:
a. Democracy
b. Monarchy
c. Oligarchy
d. Totalitarianism
13. Thomas More’s execution was a result of his refusal to:
a. Pay taxes
b. Swear allegiance to the Pope
c. Support Henry VIII’s divorce
d. Join the military
14. More’s Utopia influenced later works on political philosophy, including the writings of:
a. Niccolò Machiavelli
b. John Locke
c. Karl Marx
d. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
15. More’s defense of the Catholic Church against the Protestant Reformation is evident in his work:
a. Utopia
b. The Prince
c. A Man for All Seasons
d. The Apology
16. More’s Utopia describes a society where there is no:
a. Private property
b. Religion
c. Government
d. Education
17. The title “A Man for All Seasons” refers to More’s:
a. Diverse skills and talents
b. Adaptability to changing circumstances
c. Ability to befriend everyone
d. Opposition to societal norms
18. More’s work “A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation” was written during his imprisonment and addresses:
a. Political philosophy
b. The nature of God
c. Theodicy
d. Stoicism
19. Thomas More’s execution took place in the year:
a. 1520
b. 1535
c. 1540
d. 1550
20. More’s Utopia was written in the form of a:
a. Dialogue
b. Sonnet
c. Novel
d. Play
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21. In Utopia, the Utopians value:
a. Gold and silver
b. Knowledge and education
c. Military power
d. Luxury and extravagance
22. More’s Utopia can be seen as a critique of the social and political issues of his time, including:
a. The enclosure movement
b. The Industrial Revolution
c. The Hundred Years’ War
d. The Black Death
23. Thomas More’s educational background included studies at:
a. Oxford University
b. Cambridge University
c. Harvard University
d. University of Paris
24. More’s Utopia explores the theme of religious tolerance, especially towards:
a. Christians
b. Jews
c. Muslims
d. Atheists
25. The concept of “Utopia” has come to represent:
a. A dystopian society
b. A perfect and ideal society
c. A chaotic and disordered state
d. A totalitarian regime
26. More’s Utopia criticizes the practice of:
a. War
b. Slavery
c. Democracy
d. Monarchy
27. More’s work “The History of King Richard III” is considered:
a. A biography
b. A historical play
c. An epic poem
d. A religious treatise
28. Thomas More was a close friend of which other famous humanist and scholar?
a. Desiderius Erasmus
b. Petrarch
c. Giovanni Boccaccio
d. William Tyndale
29. More’s Utopia addresses issues such as:
a. Political corruption
b. Social inequality
c. Religious intolerance
d. All of the above
30. The character Thomas More appears in the play “A Man for All Seasons,” written by:
a. William Shakespeare
b. Christopher Marlowe
c. John Milton
d. Robert Bolt
31. More’s Utop
ia explores the idea of a utopian society governed by:
a. Philosophers
b. Monarchs
c. Priests
d. The people
32. The term “Utopia” has been used to describe:
a. A perfect society
b. A dystopian society
c. An imaginary city
d. All of the above
33. More’s Utopia includes a critique of:
a. Capitalism
b. Socialism
c. Mercantilism
d. Feudalism
34. The character Thomas More is often depicted as a symbol of:
a. Rebellion
b. Obedience
c. Ambition
d. Ignorance
35. In Utopia, education is emphasized for the purpose of:
a. Producing skilled workers
b. Fostering creativity
c. Maintaining social order
d. Achieving individual happiness
36. Thomas More was beheaded for his refusal to:
a. Pay taxes
b. Support the Protestant Reformation
c. Condemn the Catholic Church
d. Swear allegiance to Henry VIII
37. More’s Utopia criticizes the excesses of:
a. Monarchy
b. Democracy
c. Aristocracy
d. Oligarchy
38. The character Raphael Hythloday in Utopia is based on a real historical figure who:
a. Explored the New World
b. Led a rebellion
c. Founded a utopian society
d. Wrote a famous treatise
39. In Utopia, the Utopians practice a form of:
a. Atheism
b. Polytheism
c. Monotheism
d. Agnosticism
40. More’s “A Man for All Seasons” explores themes of:
a. Political intrigue
b. Religious conviction
c. Personal integrity
d. All of the above
41. More’s Utopia envisions a society where the government owns:
a. Land and resources
b. Private property
c. Factories and industries
d. None of the above
42. In Utopia, the Utopians value a simple and:
a. Hedonistic lifestyle
b. Luxurious lifestyle
c. Ascetic lifestyle
d. Nomadic lifestyle
43. More’s Utopia includes a critique of the legal system, particularly:
a. Criminal law
b. Contract law
c. Property law
d. Family law
44. More’s Utopia suggests that private property leads to:
a. Greed
b. Social harmony
c. Individual freedom
d. Economic prosperity
45. Thomas More was beatified by the Catholic Church in the year:
a. 1490
b. 1629
c. 1800
d. 1886
46. More’s Utopia influenced later works on political philosophy, including the writings of:
a. John Locke
b. Karl Marx
c. Thomas Hobbes
d. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
47. More’s Utopia proposes a system of government based on:
a. Aristocracy
b. Democracy
c. Monarchy
d. Oligarchy
48. More’s Utopia describes the Utopian practice of euthanasia for:
a. The elderly
b. The sick and suffering
c. Criminals
d. None of the above
49. More’s Utopia criticizes the accumulation of wealth for its potential to:
a. Foster economic growth
b. Lead to inequality and corruption
c. Promote social harmony
d. Facilitate philanthropy
50. Thomas More’s Utopia is considered a classic work of:
a. Science fiction
b. Political philosophy
c. Romance
d. Historical fiction
Answer
1. c. 16th century
2. a. Utopia
3. b. No place
4. b. Henry VIII
5. a. Latin
6. b. Explorer
7. c. Communism
8. b. Catholicism
9. a. Catholic Church
10. b. 1516
11. b. Socialism
12. c. Oligarchy
13. c. Support Henry VIII’s divorce
14. a. Niccolò Machiavelli
15. c. A Man for All Seasons
16. a. Private property
17. b. Adaptability to changing circumstances
18. c. Theodicy
19. b. 1535
20. a. Dialogue
21. b. Knowledge and education
22. a. The enclosure movement
23. b. Cambridge University
24. b. Jews
25. b. A perfect and ideal society
26. b. Slavery
27. b. A historical play
28. a. Desiderius Erasmus
29. d. All of the above
30. d. Robert Bolt
31. a. Philosophers
32. d. All of the above
33. c. Mercantilism
34. b. Obedience
35. a. Producing skilled workers
36. c. Condemn the Catholic Church
37. a. Monarchy
38. a. Explored the New World
39. c. Monotheism
40. d. All of the above
41. a. Land and resources
42. c. Ascetic lifestyle
43. c. Property law
44. a. Greed
45. b. 1629
46. a. John Locke
47. a. Aristocracy
48. b. The sick and suffering
49. b. Lead to inequality and corruption
50. b. Political philosophy
