How Much Do You Know About Albert Einstein? Quiz

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    Where was Albert born?

    • Germany
    • Russia
    • France
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Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist. He came about the theory of relativity, His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. He was the one who came up with the world most prominent equation, the E= mc². He was awarded a PhD by the University of Zurich in 1905 the same year he published four groundbreaking papers which brought him to the notice of the academic world at the age of 26. Try this quiz to test your knowledge on this All time great Physist.

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  • 2. 
    How old was Albert when he died? - ProProfs

    How old was Albert when he died?

    • 70

    • 76

    • 77

    • 73

    Correct Answer
    A. 76
    Explanation
    Albert was 76 years old when he died.

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  • 3. 
    Who was his father? - ProProfs

    Who was his father?

    • Elijah Einstein

    • Alfred Einstein

    • Hermann Eistein

    • Robert Einstein

    Correct Answer
    A. Hermann Eistein
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hermann Einstein because the question asks for the name of his father, and Hermann Einstein is the only option provided that matches this criteria.

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  • 4. 
    When did Albert take the entrance examination for the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zürich? - ProProfs

    When did Albert take the entrance examination for the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zürich?

    • 1899

    • 1895

    • 1893

    • 1890

    Correct Answer
    A. 1895
    Explanation
    Albert took the entrance examination for the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zürich in 1895.

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  • 5. 
    When was his son, Hans Albert Einstein born? - ProProfs

    When was his son, Hans Albert Einstein born?

    • 1901

    • 1910

    • 1904

    • 1902

    Correct Answer
    A. 1904
    Explanation
    Hans Albert Einstein, the son of Albert Einstein, was born in 1904.

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  • 6. 
    When did Albert and his first wife divorce? - ProProfs

    When did Albert and his first wife divorce?

    • February 14, 1919.

    • February 14, 1920.

    • February 14, 1910.

    • February 14, 1909

    Correct Answer
    A. February 14, 1919.
  • 7. 
    When did his family move to Munich? - ProProfs

    When did his family move to Munich?

    • 1880

    • 1890

    • 1901

    • 1893

    Correct Answer
    A. 1880
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1880. This means that his family moved to Munich in the year 1880.

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  • 8. 
    When wa he appointed as a lecturer at the University of Bern? - ProProfs

    When wa he appointed as a lecturer at the University of Bern?

    • 1910

    • 1908

    • 1912

    • 1906

    Correct Answer
    A. 1908
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1908. This means that he was appointed as a lecturer at the University of Bern in 1908.

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  • 9. 
    When did he become a Foreign Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences? - ProProfs

    When did he become a Foreign Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences?

    • 1920

    • 1902

    • 1922

    • 1924

    Correct Answer
    A. 1920
    Explanation
    He became a Foreign Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1920.

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    How old was Albert when he discovered his own original proof of the Pythagorean Theorem?

    • 15

    • 10

    • 14

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 12
    Explanation
    Albert discovered his own original proof of the Pythagorean Theorem when he was 12 years old.

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