Dewey Decimal System Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Dewey Decimal System?

• To classify books in a library
  

• To rank bestselling books
  

• 
  To organise personal collections
  

• 
  To track overdue library books

Which range of numbers is used for books about Science in the Dewey Decimal System?

• 000-099
  

• 
  100-199
  

• 
  500-599
  

• 
  800-899

Who created the Dewey Decimal System?

• John Dewey
  

• 
  Melvil Dewey
  

• 
  Andrew Carnegie
  

• Thomas Dewey

Which range of numbers is used for books about Philosophy and Psychology?

• 100-199
  

• 
  200-299
  

• 
  300-399
  

• 
  400-499

Books on Religion fall into which numerical range?

• 000-099
  

• 100-199
  

• 200-299
  

• 300-399

What topic is covered by the 500-599 range?

• Social sciences
  

• 
  Pure sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry)
  

• Technology

• Languages

A book classified under 700-799 would most likely cover:

• 
  Mathematics
  

• Arts and recreation
  

• Literature

• Geography

What is the general classification for History and Geography?

• 800-899
  

• 200-299
  

• 300-399
  

• 900-999

Books about cooking and food belong in which range?

• 500-599
  

• 600-699
  

• 700-799
  

• 800-899

The 400-499 range is primarily about:

• Technology
  

• Social sciences
  

• Languages
  

• History