Pierre Bayle's Skepticism

question 34

Multiple Choice

Pierre Bayle's skepticism

• A) aimed at undermining the Newtonian synthesis.
• B) became the guiding principle behind the Encyclopédia.
• C) dealt a serious blow to revealed religion and pointed in the direction of natural religion.
• D) led to his expulsion from France and execution in Geneva.
• E) gained the support of a number of Calvinist clergymen.

---

Definitions:

Normally Distributed

A type of distribution in which the data's histogram has a bell-shaped curve, indicating that most values cluster around a central region, with fewer at the edges.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure of the dispersion or spread of data points in a data set.

Tax Rebate

A refund on taxes paid, typically when the tax liability is less than the taxes paid.

Achievement Test

A test designed to assess a person's knowledge or proficiency in a particular area or subject.