Dewey Decimal System Quiz

Who created the Dewey Decimal Classification System?

• Melvil Dewey

• Thomas Dewey

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Dewey

In what year was Melvil Dewey born?

• 1841

• 1851

• 1861

• 1871

At what age did Melvil Dewey create the Dewey Decimal Classification System?

• 15

• 21

• 25

• 30

How many main classifications are in the Dewey Decimal System?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 12

What number range is used for the “Generalities and Computer Science” category?

• 100-199

• 000-099

• 200-299

• 900-999

Which category includes topics like “law” and “education”?

• Religion

• Social Sciences

• Science

• Arts

What topics are found in the 500 range of the Dewey Decimal System?

• Philosophy and Psychology

• Natural Science & Math

• The Arts

• Literature

In which category would you find books on “medicine and health”?

• Technology

• Literature

• Language

• Social Science

What number range is designated for “The Arts and Recreation” (like sports)?

• 200-299

• 500-599

• 700-799

• 800-899

What is the main purpose of the Dewey Decimal Classification System?

• To organize books in a library

• To teach math to students

• To create art

• To write stories