Archimedes and the Door of Science Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Jeanne Bendick
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Archimedes and the Door of Science Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Jeanne Bendick
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Archimedes and Astronomy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Euclid born?
(a) About 425 B.C.
(b) About 400 B.C.
(c) About 330 B.C.
(d) About 375 B.C.

2. What hobgoblin would Archimedes' read about to scare him if he was bad?
(a) Eurynome.
(b) Rhea.
(c) Tethys.
(d) Empersa.

3. When did the Museum open in Alexandria?
(a) 350 B.C.
(b) 300 B.C.
(c) 200 B.C.
(d) 400 B.C.

4. What is heavier than iron?
(a) Copper.
(b) Bronze.
(c) Silver.
(d) Gold.

5. How long did the Romans preserve some of Archimedes' astronomical machines?
(a) About 100 years.
(b) 150 years.
(c) More than 200 years.
(d) 75 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Archimedes taken when he had spent days staring at the King's crown and little else?

2. Which planet did the Greeks name after the king of the gods?

3. What is the point on which the lever turns or moves?

4. From which factories would ships bring manufactured goods?

5. What is the work that is to be done with a lever called?

(see the answer key)

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