Career Life Of Alexander Von Humboldt! Quiz

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1. Which of the following schools was named after Humboldt?

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The correct answer is "All of the above." Both Humboldt University of Frankfurt and Humboldt University of Berlin were named after Humboldt.

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Having created a legacy in his name on scientific fields of geography, natural sciences, and philosophy, Alexander Von Humboldt went further to be notoriously known as the Prime of Biogeography. There are quite a lot fascinating facts about him especially with regards to his careers, how he began and how... see morefar he went. If you want to learn more on this science legend, then take this quick quiz on his career life. see less

2. What was Alexander main course of study?

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Alexander's main course of study was geography.

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3. During the course of his career, which of this places did he not visit?

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The given answer suggests that the person in question has visited all the mentioned places except for Egypt.

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4. What was Alexander von Humboldt main discovery?

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Alexander von Humboldt's main discovery was in the field of Botanical Geography. He extensively explored and documented the plant species and their distribution across different geographical regions. His work laid the foundation for the understanding of the interconnectedness of plant life and their environment, and he is considered one of the pioneers in this field of study. His observations and findings greatly contributed to the development of the science of botany and our understanding of the natural world.

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5. All of the following countries named a place after Humboldt except?

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Ecuador is the only country listed that did not name a place after Humboldt. Canada has the Humboldt River, the United States has Humboldt County, and Mexico has the Humboldt Current.

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6. Humboldt is considered to have discovered which country?

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Humboldt is considered to have discovered Cuba. Alexander von Humboldt, a German naturalist and explorer, visited Cuba during his scientific expedition in the early 19th century. He extensively studied the island's geography, flora, and fauna, making significant contributions to the understanding of Cuba's natural history. Humboldt's work in Cuba helped to establish him as one of the pioneers of modern scientific exploration and contributed to the scientific knowledge of the country.

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7. During the course of his career, which of this countries did he visit?

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The given answer is "Russia" because the question asks which countries the person visited during his career. The other options (France and England) are not mentioned in the question, so it can be inferred that the person only visited Russia.

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8. The statement "Nature herself is sublimely eloquent" is credited to?

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The statement "Nature herself is sublimely eloquent" is credited to all of the above options, Heinrich Alexander and Alexander Von Humboldt. Both individuals have been known for their profound appreciation and understanding of nature, and have expressed the idea that nature speaks for itself in its beauty and complexity.

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9. All of the following were Humboldt field of study except?

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Humboldt's field of study included biogeography and Berlin Romanticism. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the above" because all of the options listed were actually part of Humboldt's field of study.

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10. Which of the following species was named after Humboldt?

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All of the above species were named after Humboldt. This suggests that there are species of Lily, Penguin, and Orchid that have been named in honor of Humboldt.

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Which of the following schools was named after Humboldt?
What was Alexander main course of study?
During the course of his career, which of this places did he not...
What was Alexander von Humboldt main discovery?
All of the following countries named a place after Humboldt except?
Humboldt is considered to have discovered which country?
During the course of his career, which of this countries did he visit?
The statement "Nature herself is sublimely eloquent" is credited to?
All of the following were Humboldt field of study except?
Which of the following species was named after Humboldt?
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