Roger Bacon (philosopher and scientist)
- 1. In which century did Roger Bacon live?
A) 17th
B) 15th
C) 10th
D) 13th
- 2. What was Roger Bacon’s profession?
A) Painter
B) Musician
C) Athlete
D) Philosopher and scientist
- 3. Where was Roger Bacon born?
A) England
B) France
C) Germany
D) Italy
- 4. Which of the following is a famous work of Roger Bacon?
A) Opus Majus
B) Pride and Prejudice
C) The Great Gatsby
D) Moby Dick
- 5. What was the nickname given to Roger Bacon?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Doctor Mirabilis
C) Sir Lancelot
D) Merlin
- 6. Roger Bacon is often credited with the invention of which device?
A) Microscope
B) Magnifying glass
C) Telescope
D) Compass
- 7. What university did Roger Bacon most likely attend?
A) Cambridge
B) Harvard
C) Oxford
D) Sorbonne
- 8. Roger Bacon was also known for his interest in which branch of mathematics?
A) Optics
B) Algebra
C) Calculus
D) Geometry
- 9. What was the title of the king to whom Roger Bacon addressed his work 'Opus Majus'?
A) King Henry VIII
B) Pope Clement IV
C) Sultan Mehmed II
D) Emperor Charles V
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