- 1. In which century did Archimedes live?
A) 3rd century BC B) 2nd century AD C) 4th century BC D) 1st century AD
- 2. What shape did Archimedes supposedly shout 'Eureka!' about when he discovered a principle in hydrostatics?
A) Cylinder B) Sphere C) Cone D) Cube
- 3. Which theorem is attributed to Archimedes and describes the buoyant force on an object immersed in a fluid?
A) Pascal's theorem B) Pythagorean theorem C) Archimedes' principle D) Fermat's Last Theorem
- 4. What scientific principle is Archimedes well-known for discovering and explaining while taking a bath?
A) Friction B) Gravity C) Buoyancy D) Momentum
- 5. What famous mathematical constant did Archimedes approximate to the greatest precision in ancient times?
A) Euler's number B) Pi C) Gamma D) Phi
- 6. Which Greek astronomer did Archimedes correspond with, discussing astronomical phenomena and instruments?
A) Aristarchus of Samos B) Ptolemy C) Hipparchus D) Eratosthenes
- 7. What field of study was Archimedes known for his contributions to in addition to mathematics?
A) Biology B) Chemistry C) Physics D) Astronomy
- 8. Which famous king of Syracuse during Archimedes' time was a patron of the arts and sciences?
A) Hiero II B) Hieronymus C) Agathocles D) Dionysius I
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