Set Theory Quiz

What is a set?

• A random collection of items

• A well-defined collection of objects

• A single object

• A collection of numbers only

What is the purpose of a Venn diagram?

• To list items in a set

• To show the logical relationship between sets

• To calculate numbers

• To write definitions

Which of the following is NOT a learning intention for this unit?

• Understand the concept of a set

• Solve 3-set problems

• Represent elements in a Venn diagram

• Find the union and intersection of sets

Who was John Venn?

• A famous artist known for his paintings

• An English mathematician known for Venn diagrams

• A renowned physicist who discovered gravity

• A famous poet from the 19th century

What did John Venn invent besides Venn diagrams?

• A new type of telescope

• A bowling machine for cricket

• A steam engine

• A typewriter

What is Venn Street in London named after?

• John Venn's father

• John Venn's grandfather

• John Venn's son

• John Venn's brother

What does the Venn diagram on the banner in Venn Street represent?

• The relationship between different countries

• The collaborative relationship between councils and businesses

• The history of mathematics

• The evolution of cricket

What is a set?

• A well-defined collection of objects

• A random collection of objects

• A single object

• A collection of numbers only

Which of the following is an example of a well-defined set?

• The best footballers in the world

• Colours of the rainbow

• Good music

• Beautiful cities in Europe

What is the set of vowels in the English language?

• {a, e, i, o, u}

• {a, e, i, o}

• {a, e, i, o, u, y}

• {a, e, i}