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Micrographia by Robert Hooke
  • 1. What is the primary focus of Robert Hooke's 'Micrographia'?
A) Microscopic observations of various materials
B) The theory of evolution
C) The anatomy of insects
D) Plant physiology
  • 2. In which year was 'Micrographia' published?
A) 1650
B) 1665
C) 1675
D) 1680
  • 3. Which instrument did Hooke primarily use for his observations?
A) Telescope
B) Microscope
C) Spectroscope
D) Stethoscope
  • 4. What significant term did Hooke introduce in 'Micrographia'?
A) Atom
B) Cell
C) Virus
D) Molecule
  • 5. Which of the following was one of Hooke's observations detailed in 'Micrographia'?
A) The structure of a cork
B) The motion of planets
C) The anatomy of the human eye
D) The behavior of light
  • 6. What is the significance of the title 'Micrographia'?
A) It refers to writing about small things
B) It refers to a type of microscope
C) It means the study of large objects
D) It relates to the study of stars
  • 7. Hooke's work in 'Micrographia' is considered foundational to which later discovery?
A) Germ theory of disease
B) Relativity theory
C) Evolutionary biology
D) Cell theory
  • 8. In addition to biology, which other field did 'Micrographia' touch upon?
A) Psychology
B) Astronomy
C) Physics
D) Chemistry
  • 9. Which famous physicist and contemporary of Hooke disagreed with him on several issues?
A) Niels Bohr
B) Galileo Galilei
C) Albert Einstein
D) Isaac Newton
  • 10. Hooke's work in 'Micrographia' helped to establish the foundation for which scientific discipline?
A) Microscopy
B) Zoology
C) Genetics
D) Botany
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