Roger Bacon (philosopher and scientist)
- 1. In which century did Roger Bacon live?
A) 17th
B) 15th
C) 10th
D) 13th
- 2. What was Roger Bacon’s profession?
A) Painter
B) Philosopher and scientist
C) Athlete
D) Musician
- 3. Where was Roger Bacon born?
A) Germany
B) England
C) Italy
D) France
- 4. What university did Roger Bacon most likely attend?
A) Oxford
B) Sorbonne
C) Cambridge
D) Harvard
- 5. What was the title of the king to whom Roger Bacon addressed his work 'Opus Majus'?
A) Sultan Mehmed II
B) Pope Clement IV
C) Emperor Charles V
D) King Henry VIII
- 6. Roger Bacon is often credited with the invention of which device?
A) Magnifying glass
B) Telescope
C) Microscope
D) Compass
- 7. Which of the following is a famous work of Roger Bacon?
A) The Great Gatsby
B) Opus Majus
C) Moby Dick
D) Pride and Prejudice
- 8. What was the nickname given to Roger Bacon?
A) Merlin
B) Sir Lancelot
C) Doctor Mirabilis
D) Leonardo da Vinci
- 9. Roger Bacon was also known for his interest in which branch of mathematics?
A) Algebra
B) Geometry
C) Optics
D) Calculus
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