Famous Mathematicians Quiz

Which mathematician popularized decimal fractions and argued that all types of numbers should be treated equally?

Who is credited with introducing decimal notation, even though the common decimal point wasn't widely adopted until the early 17th century?

This mathematician's work helped standardize decimal fractions, improving calculations in trade, science, and engineering. Who is he?

Who contributed to physics by studying the equilibrium of forces, laying the groundwork for mechanics?

Originally named Niccolò Fontana, this mathematician earned a nickname meaning 'the stammerer' due to a speech defect. Who is he?

Which self-taught mathematician translated the works of Archimedes and Euclid into Italian?

Who was the first to solve certain types of cubic equations and encoded the solution in a poem to protect his discovery?

This mathematician's method for solving cubic equations was published by Gerolamo Cardano, leading to a bitter rivalry. Who is he?

Which mathematician's work, known as 'Tartaglia's Triangle,' was an early version of Pascal's Triangle?

Who applied mathematics to study artillery trajectories, a foundation for Galileo's studies on projectile motion?