The Christian Age - Thomas Aquinas (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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In which years did Thomas Aquinas live?
In which years did Thomas Aquinas live?
1225-1274
Where does Aquinas's surname originate from?
Where does Aquinas's surname originate from?
The Italian town of Aquino
Which religious order did Thomas Aquinas join?
Which religious order did Thomas Aquinas join?
Dominican Order
What is the title of Aquinas's most famous work?
What is the title of Aquinas's most famous work?
Summa Theologica
Which ancient philosopher most influenced Aquinas's thinking?
Which ancient philosopher most influenced Aquinas's thinking?
Aristotle
What did Aquinas believe about human nature?
What did Aquinas believe about human nature?
Humans are fundamentally rational
What did Aquinas teach about human actions?
What did Aquinas teach about human actions?
Every action has a purpose or goal
According to Aquinas, what is the Ultimate Goal of all people?
According to Aquinas, what is the Ultimate Goal of all people?
God
Which of these did Aquinas say cannot provide genuine happiness?
Which of these did Aquinas say cannot provide genuine happiness?
Material wealth and possessions
What alone can satisfy the human desire for happiness according to Aquinas?
What alone can satisfy the human desire for happiness according to Aquinas?
Only God
Who will achieve true happiness according to Aquinas?
Who will achieve true happiness according to Aquinas?
Those who lead moral, virtuous lives
What major achievement is Aquinas known for in philosophy?
What major achievement is Aquinas known for in philosophy?
Integrating reason with faith