Archimedes Quiz

Who was Archimedes?

• An ancient Greek mathematician and inventor

• A Roman emperor

• A famous artist

• A medieval knight

Where did Archimedes live?

• Athens

• Rome

• Syracuse

• Sparta

What did King Heiron ask Archimedes to test?

• A silver necklace

• A golden crown

• A bronze statue

• A diamond ring

Why did King Heiron suspect the jeweller?

• The crown was too light

• The crown was too heavy

• The crown was not shiny

• The crown was not made of gold

Which of the following inventions is attributed to Archimedes?

• The Archimedes Water Screw

• The Steam Engine

• The Light Bulb

• The Printing Press

What is one of the inventions by Archimedes that was used as a weapon?

• The Iron Hand (Boat Sinking Weapon)

• The Telescope

• The Compass

• The Microscope

Which of the following is NOT listed as equipment needed for the Water Displacement Experiment?

• Scales

• Water

• Containers

• Thermometer

What is the purpose of larger containers in the Water Displacement Experiment?

• To measure the weight of objects

• To capture overflowing water

• To hold the scales

• To store the water

Which book is shown in the image related to the Water Displacement Experiment?

• Mr Archimedes' Bath

• The Water Cycle

• The Science of Water

• Archimedes' Principle

Where was Sir Isaac Newton born?

• London, England

• Woolsthorpe, England

• Cambridge, England

• Oxford, England