
Nihilism and Existentialism

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English
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12th Grade
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Crystal McIntosh
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
Nihilism is a philosophy that can be explained as all of the following, EXCEPT. . .
A belief that there is no purpose in life
A belief that our actions define our purpose in life
A belief that there is no good and no bad
A belief that humans are alive to survive, and we all live and die.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
Existentialism is a philosophy that can be explained by all of the following, EXCEPT. . .
A belief that we create meaning in our lives by the decisions we make
A belief that humans do not have a pre-defined box to fit into
A belief that our destiny is in our own hands
A belief that humans came from nothing, so nothing actually matters
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
If a person often says, "Nothing matters, so I'm going to do whatever."
What philosophy fits them best?
Existentialism
Nihilism
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
If a person says, "I believe in setting my future children and family up for success, so I am building wealth and making college funds to pass down."
What philosophy fits them best?
Existentialism
Nihilism
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
Is belief in a God or Gods a prequisite for nihilism and existentialism?
Yes
No
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
Which philiosophy is usually associated with negativity?
Nihilism
Existentialism
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
Which movie description is more associated with Existentialism?
No Country for Old Men has portrayed what it is like to have 'no strings attached to life' by incorporating an antagonist that kills with no remorse and empty settings
Everything Everywhere All At Once argues that we should face life with kindness and positivity to make the world better.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
Which lyric is more associated with Nihilism?
"Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage" "and I still believe that I cannot be saved."
"Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake. Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your own breaks. It's my life and it's now or never I ain't gonna live forever."
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