The history of magnetism quiz

According to Greek legend, how was magnetism first discovered?

• By a sailor when his ship was pulled by a mysterious force

• By a shepherd when his feet suddenly stuck to the ground

• By a blacksmith when his tools were attracted to a strange rock

• By a farmer when his plow was repelled by an unknown force

What was the curious stone that became known as magnetite?

• Magnetic Rock

• Granite

• Lodestone

• Limestone

In ancient Egypt, how was magnetic repulsion used?

• To build strong structures

• To play tricks and make objects float in mid-air

• To create powerful weapons

• To create electricity

How did the first emperor of China use magnetic forces to protect his palace?

• To repel invaders with a magnetic force field

• To attract enemies wearing iron armor to the palace gates

• To levitate the palace above the ground

• To create a magnetic shield around the palace

What was the main use of lodestone in ancient times?

• As a decorative stone for jewelry

• As a source of energy for ancient machines

• As a material for building strong structures

• For its attractive properties and as a type of magnet

What did the scanner reveal about the small lump of lodestone?

• It has a natural magnetic field

• It is made of pure iron

• It is a type of volcanic rock

• It is not actually magnetic

What was the effect of attacking enemies wearing iron armor when they approached the palace gates made from lodestone?

• They were instantly attracted to the gates and got no further

• They were repelled by a magnetic force field

• They were repelled by a powerful magnetic shield

• They were able to pass through the gates without any effect

What was the only type of magnet for centuries?

• Lodestone

• Magnetic Rock

• Limestone

• Granite

What is the natural source of magnetism in lodestone?

• Iron

• Copper

• Gold

• Silver

What was the significance of magnetism in ancient navigation?

• It was used to determine the direction of the wind

• It was used to determine the depth of the sea

• It was used to determine the North direction

• It was used to determine the speed of the ship