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