
The Mathematical Origins of Tetris
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Mathematics, History
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7th - 12th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inspired the speaker to discuss the mathematical origins of Tetris?
A book on puzzles
A mathematics conference
A new video game release
A recent trip to Crete
Tags
CCSS.1.G.A.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many squares are used in the puzzle discussed by the speaker?
Six
Four
Five
Seven
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was known as Britain's greatest inventor of puzzles?
Sam Loyd
Solomon Golomb
Henry Dudeney
Alex Bellos
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the historical context of the puzzle involving William the Conqueror?
A diplomatic meeting
A battle over land
A chess game dispute
A royal banquet
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term did Solomon Golomb coin for the classification of shapes made from squares?
Tetrominoes
Pentominoes
Polyominoes
Dominoes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mathematician's work influenced the creation of Tetris?
Alex Bellos
Solomon Golomb
Sam Loyd
Henry Dudeney
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main objective in the game of Tetris?
To solve a maze
To match colors
To stack falling tetrominoes
To collect coins
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