How Well Do You Know Gerardus Mercator?

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How Well Do You Know Gerardus Mercator? - Quiz

Gerardus Mercator is a prolific and famous scientist particularly known for his geographical studies. Take this quiz to know how well you know him.

Questions and Answers

1.

Which world map did he invent?
- A.
  
  1569 world map
- B.
  
  1564 world map
- C.
  
  Winkel tripel projection
- D.
  
  1628 world map
Correct Answer
A. 1569 world map
2.

Which century did he live in?
- A.
  
  16th century
- B.
  
  17th century
- C.
  
  18th century
- D.
  
  19th century
Correct Answer
B. 17th century

Explanation
The person in question lived in the 17th century.

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3.

What is the name of his eldest child?
- A.
  
  Catharina
- B.
  
  Rumold
- C.
  
  Arnold
- D.
  
  Emerentia
Correct Answer
C. Arnold

Explanation
The name of his eldest child is Arnold.

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4.

Which two of his children became cartographers?
- A.
  
  Arnold and Emerentia
- B.
  
  Arnold and Rumold
- C.
  
  Rumold and Emerentia
- D.
  
  Rumold and Bartholomeus
Correct Answer
B. Arnold and Rumold

Explanation
Arnold and Rumold became cartographers.

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5.

Which would did he coin?
- A.
  
  Cartography
- B.
  
  Globe
- C.
  
  Map
- D.
  
  Atlas
Correct Answer
D. Atlas

Explanation
The correct answer is "Atlas" because the question is asking which term he coined, implying that someone coined the term. Atlas is the only option that fits this criteria, as it refers to the Titan from Greek mythology who was condemned to hold up the heavens. The term "Atlas" was coined to refer to a collection of maps, which is why it is the correct answer.

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6.

When was the Mercator projection created?
- A.
  
  1568
- B.
  
  1569
- C.
  
  1570
- D.
  
  1571
Correct Answer
A. 1568

Explanation
The Mercator projection was created in 1568.

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7.

What is the name of his wife that he married in 1589?
- A.
  
  Gertrude Vierling
- B.
  
  Barbara Schelleken
- C.
  
  Gertrude Vierlings
- D.
  
  Barbara Schellekens
Correct Answer
C. Gertrude Vierlings

Explanation
The correct answer is Gertrude Vierlings. This answer is based on the information given in the question, which states that the person in question got married in 1589. The other options, Barbara Schelleken and Barbara Schellekens, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as correct answers. The slight variation in the spelling of Gertrude Vierlings (Vierling vs Vierlings) can be attributed to a typographical error.

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8.

Which university did he attend?
- A.
  
  University of Cartography
- B.
  
  University of Leuven
- C.
  
  University of German
- D.
  
  Flemish University
Correct Answer
B. University of Leuven

Explanation
The correct answer is University of Leuven.

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9.

When did his first wife die?
- A.
  
  1586
- B.
  
  1587
- C.
  
  1588
- D.
  
  1589
Correct Answer
A. 1586

Explanation
Based on the given information, it can be inferred that the first wife died in 1586.

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10.

Where was he born?
- A.
  
  Dendermonde
- B.
  
  Aalst
- C.
  
  Rupelmonde
- D.
  
  Ghent
Correct Answer
C. Rupelmonde