Discovering Hypatia

Where did Hypatia live?

• Athens, Greece

• Carthage, Tunisia

• Alexandria, Egypt

• Rome, Italy

What was the famous library in Alexandria called?

• Library of Babylon

• Library of Alexandria

• Library of Athens

• Library of Rome

Who was Hypatia's father?

• Aristotle

• Ptolemy

• Theon of Alexandria

• Plato

What subjects was Hypatia known for?

• Economics, Sociology, Psychology

• Mathematics, Astronomy, Philosophy

• Literature, History, Art

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Did Hypatia teach only men?

• Hypatia only taught women.

• No, Hypatia taught both men and women.

• Hypatia did not teach anyone.

• Hypatia exclusively taught male students.

What did Hypatia do to become a brilliant thinker?

• Relied on intuition rather than education.

• Focused solely on literature and art.

• Studied mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.

• Ignored scientific studies and theories.

What kind of city was Alexandria?

• A desert town with no significant trade.

• A cultural and intellectual hub of the ancient world.

• A small fishing village on the coast.

• A military stronghold of the Roman Empire.

How is the astrolabe related to computers?

• The astrolabe is a device for creating music.

• The astrolabe is a device for writing.

• The astrolabe can be seen as an ancient calculator!

• The astrolabe is a device for cooking.