- 1. "Einstein: His Life and Universe" by Walter Isaacson is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life, thoughts, and achievements of one of the most influential physicists in history, Albert Einstein. Isaacson meticulously chronicles Einstein's journey from his early life in Germany to his groundbreaking work in theoretical physics, including the formulation of the theory of relativity and the famous equation E=mc2. The biography explores not only Einstein's scientific contributions but also his personal experiences, relationships, and the cultural and political contexts that shaped his worldview. Isaacson provides insights into Einstein's complex personality, his struggles with fame, his passionate dedication to social justice, and his reflections on religion and the universe. Through extensive research, including access to Einstein's personal letters and documents, Isaacson paints a vivid portrait of a man who revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos while remaining deeply human, revealing how his innovative thinking transformed our comprehension of time, space, and energy.
In which year was Albert Einstein born?
A) 1890
B) 1881
C) 1879
D) 1876
- 2. What nationality was Einstein at birth?
A) American
B) Austrian
C) Swiss
D) German
- 3. Einstein is known for his theory of what?
A) Relativity
B) Quantum Mechanics
C) Electromagnetism
D) Gravity
- 4. Which equation is Einstein famous for?
A) a²+b²=c²
B) F=ma
C) E=mc²
D) PV=nRT
- 5. Where did Einstein study physics?
A) Polytechnic Institute in Zurich
B) University of Berlin
C) University of Vienna
D) Harvard University
- 6. What did Einstein win the Nobel Prize for?
A) Brownian Motion
B) General Relativity
C) Special Relativity
D) Photoelectric Effect
- 7. Which year did Einstein emigrate to the United States?
A) 1921
B) 1925
C) 1933
D) 1945
- 8. What role did Einstein take at the Institute for Advanced Study?
A) Research Fellow
B) Director
C) Professor
D) President
- 9. What major scientific theory did Einstein develop after special relativity?
A) General Relativity
B) String Theory
C) Thermodynamics
D) Quantum Theory
- 10. Einstein's famous quote about time is: 'Time is relative to...'
A) the object
B) the universe
C) the space-time continuum
D) the observer
- 11. What did Einstein famously say about imagination?
A) Knowledge is everything.
B) It is more important than knowledge.
C) Imagination is useless.
D) Both are equally important.
- 12. What instrument did Einstein play?
A) Flute
B) Violin
C) Guitar
D) Piano
- 13. What year did Einstein pass away?
A) 1945
B) 1962
C) 1955
D) 1950
- 14. Einstein was offered the presidency of which country?
A) United States
B) France
C) Israel
D) Germany
- 15. Who wrote the biography 'Einstein' about Albert Einstein?
A) Walter Isaacson
B) Carl Sagan
C) Richard Dawkins
D) Stephen Hawking
- 16. Einstein's Annus Mirabilis refers to what?
A) His Nobel Prize year.
B) His year of marriage.
C) His miraculous year of 1905.
D) His year of emigration.
- 17. What was Einstein’s primary field of study?
A) Philosophy
B) Mathematics
C) Chemistry
D) Physics
- 18. What is the significance of the year 1905 for Einstein?
A) He published four groundbreaking papers.
B) He moved to Berlin.
C) He won the Nobel Prize.
D) He became a professor.
- 19. In which country was Albert Einstein born?
A) Switzerland
B) Germany
C) France
D) Austria
- 20. Who were Einstein’s parents?
A) Albert and Mileva Einstein
B) George and Sandra Einstein
C) Hermann and Pauline Einstein
D) Leonard and Maria Einstein
- 21. Where did Einstein settle after moving to the USA?
A) Princeton, New Jersey
B) Chicago
C) New York City
D) Los Angeles
- 22. Einstein’s work led to developments in which of the following fields?
A) Nuclear energy
B) Agriculture
C) Psychology
D) Sociology
- 23. In which city was Einstein born?
A) Zurich
B) Munich
C) Ulm
D) Berlin
- 24. Einstein's theory of general relativity was published in which year?
A) 1920
B) 1918
C) 1915
D) 1910
- 25. Which country did Einstein emigrate to, fleeing the Nazis?
A) France
B) Canada
C) United States
D) England
- 26. Einstein had a famous correspondence with which physicist?
A) Stephen Hawking
B) Richard Feynman
C) Niels Bohr
D) James Clerk Maxwell
- 27. What was one of Einstein's major contributions to statistical mechanics?
A) Brownian Motion
B) Bohr Model
C) Quantum Mechanics
D) Maxwell's Equations
- 28. What letter did Einstein sign that warned of Nazi research on atomic bombs?
A) Letter to Stalin
B) Letter to Churchill
C) Letter to Roosevelt
D) Letter to Fermi
- 29. In which year did Einstein receive the Nobel Prize?
A) 1920
B) 1933
C) 1921
D) 1918
- 30. Einstein's letter to President Roosevelt was significant because it concerned what?
A) Atomic research
B) Space exploration
C) Cloning
D) Nuclear disarmament
- 31. Einstein's first wife was named?
A) Elsa Einstein
B) Laura Einstein
C) Mileva Marić
D) Sophie Einstein
- 32. What type of music did Einstein famously enjoy?
A) Jazz music
B) Rock music
C) Pop music
D) Classical music
- 33. Einstein was known for his pacifist beliefs until what point?
A) The Cold War
B) World War II
C) The Korean War
D) World War I
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