Do You Know Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, writer, physicists, inventor and a theologian, he dabbled and plunged into different areas of study during his lifetime, take a quiz and see how well you know this great mathematician
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This French mathematician born in the 16th century was a great man during his time when there was no digital calculator or modern conveniences as we use today, what did he invent?
- A.
Pascaline machine
- B.
Hydraulic
- C.
Calculator
- D.
None of the above
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A. Pascaline machineExplanation
During the 16th century, when there were no digital calculators or modern conveniences, this French mathematician invented the Pascaline machine. This invention was significant as it was one of the first mechanical calculators, designed to perform addition and subtraction. The Pascaline machine revolutionized mathematical calculations during that time, making complex computations easier and more efficient.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He studied and touched different subjects from mathematics to science to religious knowledge, Blaise Pascal was born in which city?
- A.
Monaco
- B.
Etinne
- C.
Paris
- D.
Clermon-Ferrand
Correct Answer
D. Clermon-FerrandExplanation
Blaise Pascal was born in Clermont-Ferrand. This can be inferred from the statement that he studied and touched different subjects, indicating that he was exposed to various fields of knowledge. The mention of his birth city suggests that he was born in Clermont-Ferrand.Rate this question:
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Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction was one of his saying, all these are books written by him except?
- A.
Human Happiness
- B.
Lettres Provinciales
- C.
Penses
- D.
The Prince
Correct Answer
D. The PrinceExplanation
The correct answer is "The Prince." This is because "The Prince" was not written by Blaise Pascal. It was actually written by Niccolò Machiavelli. The other options, "Human Happiness," "Lettres Provinciales," and "Penses," were all written by Pascal.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Blaise Pascal was a child prodigy who was educated by his father, a tax collector in Rouen, what religion did he practice?
- A.
Anglican
- B.
Adventist
- C.
Renaissance
- D.
Catholic theologian
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D. Catholic theologianExplanation
Blaise Pascal, a child prodigy, was educated by his father, a tax collector in Rouen. This suggests that his father played a significant role in shaping his education and upbringing. Considering this background, it is likely that Pascal practiced the same religion as his father, which was Catholicism.Rate this question:
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Blaise Pascal was raised mainly by his father as the mother passed on when he was only a 3-year-old boy, what is the name of his wife?
- A.
Maryanne
- B.
Etienne
- C.
Rose
- D.
Etienna
Correct Answer
B. EtienneExplanation
Blaise Pascal's wife's name was Etienne.Rate this question:
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He was raised alongside two sisters by their father who survived their mum, he was sickly as a child, what is the name of his two sisters?
- A.
Gilberte and Pauline
- B.
Joy and Bryce
- C.
Gilberte and Jacqueline
- D.
Sharon and Roder
Correct Answer
C. Gilberte and JacquelineExplanation
The correct answer is Gilberte and Jacqueline. The question states that the person was raised alongside two sisters by their father, indicating that the person has two sisters. The names Gilberte and Jacqueline are provided as options, suggesting that these are the names of the two sisters.Rate this question:
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As a teenager, he started building the calculating machines, after three years of effort and 50 prototypes, he built 20 finished machines called?
- A.
Blaise Calculator
- B.
Pascalines
- C.
Pascal’s calculator
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The given answer "All of the above" is correct because the question states that after three years of effort and 50 prototypes, the teenager built 20 finished machines. The question does not specify the name of the machines, so it could be any of the options mentioned - Blaise Calculator, Pascalines, or Pascal's calculator. Therefore, all of the options could be the correct name for the machines built by the teenager.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Young Blaise and his two sisters were raised by their father a tax collector in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, what year did their father die?
- A.
1679
- B.
1660
- C.
1651
- D.
1640
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C. 1651 -
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Following a religious experience in the year 1654, Blaisé began to write influential works on philosophy and theology, the most famous two of this is?
- A.
Human Happiness and Candid
- B.
Candid and Pensees
- C.
Lettres provincials and Pensees
- D.
The Prince and Human Happiness
Correct Answer
C. Lettres provincials and PenseesExplanation
Blaise Pascal began to write influential works on philosophy and theology after a religious experience in 1654. The two most famous works by him are "Lettres provincials" and "Pensees".Rate this question:
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Pascal was sickly as a child and this poor health continued till his adulthood, he passed on two months after his 39th birthday, what year did he die?
- A.
1662
- B.
1650
- C.
1670
- D.
1661
Correct Answer
A. 1662Explanation
Pascal's poor health throughout his life suggests that he may have had a shorter lifespan. Given that he passed away two months after his 39th birthday, it can be inferred that he died in 1662.Rate this question:
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