- 1. When was Anton van Leeuwenhoek born?
A) 1632 B) 1600 C) 1700 D) 1750
- 2. In which country was Anton van Leeuwenhoek born?
A) Germany B) France C) Netherlands D) England
- 3. What did Anton van Leeuwenhoek invent that improved the microscope?
A) Telescope B) Binoculars C) Periscope D) Single-lens microscope
- 4. Which of the following is a major discovery credited to Anton van Leeuwenhoek?
A) Invention of the light bulb B) Invention of the telephone C) Discovery of bacteria D) Discovery of DNA
- 5. Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first person to observe which microorganism?
A) Bacteria B) Fungus C) Protozoa D) Virus
- 6. Which scientist is known to have corresponded with Anton van Leeuwenhoek?
A) Robert Hooke B) Marie Curie C) Albert Einstein D) Isaac Newton
- 7. What material did Anton van Leeuwenhoek primarily use to create the lenses for his microscopes?
A) Glass B) Plastic C) Crystal D) Diamond
- 8. At what age did Anton van Leeuwenhoek pass away?
A) 80 B) 85 C) 75 D) 90
- 9. Which city in the Netherlands was Anton van Leeuwenhoek primarily based in?
A) Delft B) Utrecht C) Amsterdam D) Rotterdam
- 10. What term did Anton van Leeuwenhoek use to refer to microorganisms that he observed through a microscope?
A) Microcritters B) Animalcules C) Minibeasts D) Tiny lifeforms
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