How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 198 questions covering religious toleration and deism debates in the Enlightenment.

What format does the quiz use?

Every question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there is no timer.

How do I choose difficulty and question count?

Before you start, select your preferred difficulty and how many questions you want to answer for that session.

What topics are covered in the questions?

You’ll see key arguments for toleration, critiques of religious authority, natural religion, and distinctions between deism, skepticism, and atheism.

What are common mistakes in this topic?

A frequent error is treating deism as atheism or assuming toleration always meant full modern religious equality; the quiz tests these nuances.

Online Quiz: Religious toleration & deism

About this quiz

What you’ll explore

Religious toleration and deism shaped Enlightenment debates about conscience, authority, and the limits of the state. This quiz focuses on arguments, contexts, and vocabulary that show how thinkers defended (or resisted) wider religious freedom.

Expect a mixed set that blends straightforward identification with interpretation of claims and consequences. You can choose your question count and difficulty before starting, so it works for quick revision or a longer deep-dive.

Format and difficulty balance

Each question has 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can read carefully and think through close distinctions. Difficulty is balanced across the set: easier items check definitions and major figures, while harder ones probe subtle differences between toleration, skepticism, anticlericalism, and deism.

Skills you’ll practice

Distinguishing toleration arguments (civil peace, natural rights, conscience) from theological defenses
Separating deism from atheism, skepticism, and orthodox natural theology
Connecting ideas to historical settings (confessional states, dissent, censorship, civil conflict)
Spotting shifts in meaning for terms like “reason,” “revelation,” “natural religion,” and “enthusiasm”
Interpreting claims about church–state relations, pluralism, and moral foundations

Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

Many players mix up deism with outright irreligion, or assume toleration always meant modern equality rather than limited legal permission. Watch for anachronisms: Enlightenment writers often supported freedom of conscience while still drawing boundaries around public order, blasphemy, or political loyalty.