Blaise Pascal: Mathematician & Philosopher

What year was Blaise Pascal born?

• 1623

• 1642

• 1602

• 1632

What did Pascal's father ban to encourage the study of classics?

• Mathematics

• Philosophy

• Literature

• Science

How many calculating machines did Pascal build over 13 years?

• 40

• 30

• 50

• 20

What was a major reason Pascal's calculating machines were not a commercial success?

• They were expensive

• They were too small

• They were inaccurate

• They were too common

What is Pascal's Triangle used for?

• Measuring angles

• Calculating distances

• Predicting weather

• Solving probability problems

What did Pascal invent besides his contributions to mathematics?

• The steam engine

• The telescope

• The hydraulic press

• The light bulb

According to Pascal, what happens if you believe in God and He exists?

• You lose

• You face consequences

• Nothing changes

• You win

What was Pascal's unique approach to the belief in God called?

• Pascal's Bet

• Pascal's Gamble

• Pascal's Wager

• Pascal's Theory

What did Pascal focus on in his later years?

• Science inventions

• Teaching

• Mathematics

• Religion and philosophy

How old was Pascal when he died?

• 35

• 42

• 45

• 39