- 1. Sir Isaac Newton was a preeminent English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and author who is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the scientific revolution. Born on January 4, 1643, in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, Newton made groundbreaking contributions to various fields, formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation which laid the foundation for classical mechanics. His seminal work, 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica', published in 1687, introduced his laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation, revolutionizing the way we understand the natural world. Newton also made significant advancements in mathematics, particularly in the development of calculus, independently from Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. His work in optics, which included the discovery that white light is composed of a spectrum of colors, further cemented his status as a polymath. Additionally, Newton served as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and later became the Master of the Royal Mint, where he implemented reforms that improved the British currency. Sir Isaac Newton's legacy extends far beyond his lifetime, influencing various scientific disciplines and inspiring generations of thinkers, making him a pivotal figure in the history of science until his death on March 31, 1727.
When did Sir Isaac Newton die?
A) 1750
B) 1800
C) 1700
D) 1727
- 2. Which famous book did Sir Isaac Newton author?
A) Principia
B) Frankenstein
C) Origin of Species
D) The Odyssey
- 3. What branch of mathematics did Newton help develop?
A) Statistics
B) Geometry
C) Calculus
D) Algebra
- 4. In which university did Newton study?
A) Oxford
B) Harvard
C) Cambridge
D) Yale
- 5. What is Newton's first law of motion also known as?
A) Law of Gravity
B) Law of Acceleration
C) Law of Action-Reaction
D) Law of Inertia
- 6. What title did Newton hold as a member of the British Royal Society?
A) President
B) Vice President
C) Treasurer
D) Secretary
- 7. What was the name of Newton's famous apple tree?
A) Golden Delicious
B) Flower of Kent
C) McIntosh
D) Granny Smith
- 8. What is the name of the force that Newton described with his famous laws of motion?
A) Nuclear force
B) Electromagnetism
C) Gravity
D) Friction
- 9. What groundbreaking law was developed by Newton through his work on planetary motion?
A) Law of Universal Gravitation
B) Law of Conservation of Energy
C) Law of Thermodynamics
D) Law of Inertia
- 10. What is the name of the particle theory of light that Newton proposed?
A) Wave theory
B) Quantum theory
C) Corpuscular theory
D) String theory
- 11. What is the field of mathematics concerned with the study of integers called?
A) Geometry
B) Algebra
C) Calculus
D) Number theory
- 12. What was the title of Newton's work that described his laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation?
A) Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica
B) The Theory of Evolution
C) The Principia
D) On the Origin of Species
- 13. What was the name of the college where Newton received his education?
A) Magdalene College
B) Exeter College
C) Christ's College
D) Trinity College
- 14. What is the mathematical study of shapes and figures called?
A) Algebra
B) Statistics
C) Calculus
D) Geometry
- 15. What was the occupation of Sir Isaac Newton's father?
A) Priest
B) Farmer
C) Doctor
D) Soldier
- 16. What was the name of Newton's mother?
A) Elizabeth
B) Hannah
C) Mary
D) Anne
- 17. What is the scientific field that studies the motion and behavior of objects called?
A) Chemistry
B) Biology
C) Physics
D) Geology
- 18. In which year was Newton knighted by Queen Anne?
A) 1750
B) 1800
C) 1650
D) 1705
- 19. What is Newton's famous quote about standing on the shoulders of giants?
A) Imagination is more important than knowledge.
B) The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
C) We are made of stardust.
D) If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
- 20. Where was Sir Isaac Newton born?
A) Berlin, Germany
B) Paris, France
C) Woolsthorpe, England
D) Moscow, Russia
- 21. In which year was 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica' first published?
A) 1800
B) 1600
C) 1687
D) 1750
- 22. How old was Newton when he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society?
A) 40
B) 18
C) 29
D) 50
- 23. What object struck Newton on the head, leading to his realization of gravitation?
A) A bird
B) A leaf
C) An apple
D) A rock
- 24. Where is Isaac Newton buried?
A) Westminster Abbey
B) St. Paul's Cathedral
C) St. Peter's Basilica
D) Canterbury Cathedral
- 25. What was Sir Isaac Newton's birthdate?
A) April 22, 1451
B) March 15, 1552
C) November 30, 1485
D) January 4, 1643
- 26. What major scientific society did Newton help establish in London?
A) Royal Society
B) American Chemical Society
C) European Mathematical Society
D) Society of Physics Students
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