Big Bang Theory Quiz

Who coined the phrase "Big Bang" in 1949?

• Albert Einstein

• Stephen Hawking

• Fred Hoyle

• Carl Sagan

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What was the Big Bang an explanation for?

• The end of the universe

• The expansion of the solar system

• The beginning of the universe

• The creation of black holes

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According to the Big Bang Theory, how old is the universe?

• 4.6 billion years

• 13.7 billion years

• 9.8 billion years

• 20 billion years

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According to the Big Bang Theory, what was the universe once squeezed into?

• The space of multiple atoms

• The space of one atom

• A vast expanse of space

• An infinite number of galaxies

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What is the Big Bang Theory an effort to explain?

• The creation of the first stars

• The end of the universe

• The very beginning of our universe

• The expansion of human knowledge

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What does the Big Bang Theory suggest about the universe?

• It is infinite and static

• It is finite and contracting

• It is finite and expanding

• It is infinite and expanding

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What is a common misconception about the name "Big Bang"?

• It implies the universe is shrinking

• It suggests the event was silent

• It indicates a destructive explosion

• It means the universe was created instantly

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What characteristic of the early universe is described by the Big Bang Theory?

• Infinite size and zero gravity

• Infinite density and gravity

• Zero density and infinite gravity

• Zero density and zero gravity

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According to the Big Bang Theory, when did time begin with a great expansion?

• 13.7 million years ago

• 13.7 billion years ago

• 4.5 billion years ago

• 4.5 million years ago

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What analogy is used in the image to describe the spreading of galaxies throughout the universe?

• Raisins spreading in a glass of water

• Cars moving away from each other on a highway

• Raisins baked in a cake

• Balloons floating away from each other in the air