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