Top 10 Influential Scientists Quiz

What criteria were used to select the top 10 influential scientists?

• Their influence on science and daily life

• Their wealth

• Their impact on technology

• Their popularity

What book did Charles Darwin publish in 1859?

• The Descent of Man

• The Origin of Species

• The Evolution of Species

• The Survival of the Fittest

What did the theory of evolution challenge?

• The laws of motion

• The theory of relativity

• The principles of chemistry

• Religious beliefs

What major invention are the Wright brothers known for?

• The telegraph

• The steam engine

• The airplane

• The automobile

What field did Marie Curie contribute to?

• Thermodynamics

• Relativity

• Radioactivity

• Quantum mechanics

What was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize known for discovering?

• The proton

• The electron

• Radium

• The neutron

What did Nicola Tesla's work primarily focus on?

• Quantum physics

• Wireless communication

• Alternating current

• Direct current

Which of these was an invention by Leonardo da Vinci?

• Helicopter

• Submarine

• Calculator

• All of the above

Which scientist is known for their work in both art and science?

• Isaac Newton

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Marie Curie

• Nicola Tesla

What principle did Archimedes create?

• The principle of conservation

• The principle of relativity

• The Archimedes' principle

• The principle of quantum mechanics