What Do You Know About Alexander Von Humboldt? Quiz

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Alexander Von Humboldt is of what Nationality?
- Dutch
- Italian
- German
- American

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Alexander von Humboldt was a Prussian polymath, geographer, naturalist, explorer, and influential proponent of Romantic philosophy and science. Humboldt's quantitative work on botanical geography laid the foundation for the field of biogeography. Humboldt's advocacy of long-term systematic geophysical measurement laid the foundation for modern geomagnetic and meteorological monitoring. He lived through the eighteenth and nineteenth century.

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2.

Which of the following statements about Alexander can be deemed as true?
- He was never married
- He died at the age of 59
- He lived all his life in America
- He was married
Correct Answer

A. He was never married

Explanation

The given answer states that Alexander was never married. This means that throughout his life, he did not enter into any legally recognized marriage. This information suggests that Alexander did not have a spouse or a legally recognized partner.

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3.

What year was Alexander von Humboldt born?
- 1700
- 1803
- 1820
- 1769
Correct Answer

A. 1769

Explanation

Alexander von Humboldt was born in 1769.

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4.

Alexander Von Humboldt died in what year?
- 1890
- 1859
- 1885
- 1844
Correct Answer

A. 1859

Explanation

Alexander Von Humboldt died in 1859.

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5.

Alexander attended how many Universities?
- 6
- 2
- 4
- 5
Correct Answer

A. 4

Explanation

Alexander attended 4 universities.

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6.

What is the name of Alexander von Humboldt’s father?
- Alexander Georg
- Alexander Wilhelm
- Alexander McQueen
- Alexander Film
Correct Answer

A. Alexander Georg

Explanation

The correct answer is Alexander Georg. Alexander von Humboldt's father's name was Alexander Georg von Humboldt.

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7.

Whom amongst the following was a student of Alexander?
- Eratosthenes
- Nicholas Steno
- Victor Goldschmidt
- Louis Agassiz
Correct Answer

A. Louis Agassiz

Explanation

Louis Agassiz was a student of Alexander von Humboldt. Alexander von Humboldt was a renowned German geographer, naturalist, and explorer who had a significant influence on the scientific community during the 19th century. Agassiz, a Swiss-born naturalist, studied under Humboldt in Paris and later became a prominent figure in the field of natural sciences himself.

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8.

In which of University did Alexander graduated with a diploma?
- University of Berlin
- Harvard University
- Oxford University
- Freiburg school of mines
Correct Answer

A. Freiburg school of mines

Explanation

Alexander graduated with a diploma from Freiburg school of mines.

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9.

Alexander is known for all of the following invention except?
- Physics
- Biogeography
- Kosmos
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Physics

Explanation

Alexander is known for all of the following inventions except for physics. The options provided are biogeography, Kosmos, and none of the above. Biogeography is the study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time, which is not an invention associated with Alexander. Kosmos is a Russian space program, and again, not an invention associated with Alexander. Therefore, the correct answer is physics, as Alexander is not known for any inventions in the field of physics.

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10.

Which of the following countries did not name a place in honour of Alexander?
- Germany
- Canada
- Cuba
- Peru
Correct Answer

A. Germany

Explanation

Germany did not name a place in honor of Alexander. This is because Alexander the Great was a historical figure from ancient Greece, and Germany did not have any direct historical or cultural connection with him. On the other hand, Canada, Cuba, and Peru all have places named after Alexander, such as Alexander Bay in Canada and Alexanderplatz in Berlin, Germany.

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