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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 principle did Archimedes discover that is one of the basic scientific tests of all the elements?

2. What was the name of Archimedes' father?

3. How many years later after Archimedes' work did another scientist add to the laws of nature that govern liquids at rest?

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

5. To what did a series of ropes and wheels run from King Hiero's ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What tools did the Greek astronomers have?

2. Why did Aristotle believe that the earth was curved and shaped like a sphere?

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

4. Who was Euclid?

5. How did Archimedes write?

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

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

8. What heavy object did King Hiero challenge Archimedes to move?

9. Where would a boy from Syracuse have spent many hours?

10. What is geometry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Archimedes furthered his studies at the Museum in Alexandria. Discuss the library and Museum at Alexandria and Archimedes' studies there.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Archimedes used a machine to move a heavy ship. Discuss machines and how they work.

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