Archimedes — Questions and answers

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Who was leading the Roman fleet that prepared to attack Syracuse?

Choices

  1. Archimedes
  2. King Hiero II
  3. Consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus ✓
  4. Eratosthenes

Answer: Consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus

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What was the main purpose of the Archimedes Screw designed by Archimedes?

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  1. To crush rocks for building.
  2. To lift water uphill. ✓
  3. To measure the depth of the ocean.
  4. To tell time.

Answer: To lift water uphill.

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What did the 'Claw of Archimedes' do to Roman ships during the siege?

Choices

  1. It painted them different colors.
  2. It lifted them and then smashed them back down. ✓
  3. It shot arrows at them from afar.
  4. It made loud noises to scare the sailors.

Answer: It lifted them and then smashed them back down.

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For how long did Archimedes' defenses keep General Marcellus and the Roman army away from Syracuse?

Choices

  1. A few days
  2. About a year
  3. Nearly three years ✓
  4. Over ten years

Answer: Nearly three years

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What were Archimedes' famous last words to the Roman soldier who interrupted him?

Choices

  1. "I surrender!"
  2. "Do not disturb my circles!" ✓
  3. "Tell Marcellus I defy him!"
  4. "Where is the king?"

Answer: "Do not disturb my circles!"

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How did General Marcellus honor Archimedes after his death?

Choices

  1. He built a large statue of him.
  2. He named a ship after him.
  3. He ensured a respectful burial and marked his tomb with a sphere in a cylinder. ✓
  4. He wrote a book about his inventions.

Answer: He ensured a respectful burial and marked his tomb with a sphere in a cylinder.

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