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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "eureka" mean?

2. How many books were included in Euclid's "The Elements"?

3. What is the work done on a lever called?

4. Which branch of mathematics deals with motion and change?

5. What is the meaning of the Greek word "mathema" from which mathematics is derived?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe a Greek school like Archimedes attended.

2. What is a machine, and how does it work?

3. What important discoveries did Archimedes make about solids?

4. What did Archimedes and King Hiero enjoy arguing about?

5. Who was Eratosthenes?

6. What are some examples of how force creates work?

7. What is a hydrometer and how does it work?

8. What made King Hiero suspect that his crown might not be solid gold?

9. How did Archimedes write?

10. Why would a slave be put in charge of Archimedes when he started school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

King Hiero wanted Archimedes to determine if his new crown was solid gold. Discuss how Archimedes solved the crown problem using what is called today the Scientific Method.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how and why Archimedes created the Archimedean screw.

Essay Topic 3

A famous scientist once said that he was able to see so far because he stood on the shoulders of giants. Discuss what it means to stand on the shoulders of giants.

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