Background
How long did La Place live for?
a. 89 years
b. 68 years
c. 78 years
d. 72 years
c. 78 years
True or False: The Industrial Revolution began while La Place was still alive
True
Which of these types of equations did La Place heavily contribute to?
a. Parametric and polar equations
b. Differential and difference equations
c. Linear and quadratic equations
d. Exponential and rational equations
b. Differential and difference equations
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True or False: La Place’s son became a famous shakespeare actor
False
What is La Place’s full name?
a. Pierre Simone de La Place
b. Pedro de La Place
c. Paschal Simone de La Place
d. Parsifal Solomon de La Place
a. Pierre Simone de La Place
What were the major revolutions that occurred during La Place’s lifetime?
a. American Revolution
b. French Revolution
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
c. Both a. and b.
Besides being a mathematician, what other occupations did La Place hold?
a. Astronomer and physicist
b. Doctor and surgeon
c. Pastor
d. Psychologist
a. Astronomer and physicist
Which job did La Place’s father want his son to pursue?
a. Farmer or Miner
b. Doctor or lawyer
c. Astronaut or Scientist
d. Priest or Soldier
d. Priest or Soldier
At which university did La Place graduate from?
a. University of Caen
b. University of Burgundy
c. University of Lille
d. None of the above
d. None of the above
How old was La Place when the American Revolution ended in 1783?
a. 39 years old
b. 26 years old
c. 24 years old
d. 34 years old
d. 34 years old
Which measuring system did La Place support in its development?
a. English System
b. British Imperial System
c. Metric system
d. United States customary system
c. Metric system
What was the age difference between La Place and his wife?
a. 15 years
b. 17 years
c. 20 years
d. 10 years
c. 20 years
How was La Place able to afford an education?
a. His brother was a prosperous merchant who was able to pay for his education.
b. His neighbors funded his education
c. His wealthy Italian relatives decided to fund La Place's education
d. His father was able to raise money through the Church and pay for his education
b. His neighbors funded his education
Why was La Place able to evade imprisonment and execution during the French Revolution?
a. La Place did not hold any serious political views.
b. La Place was born into a peasant family and not part of the aristocracy.
c. La Place was able to escape to the British countryside with the aid of a friend.
d. Both a. and b.
d. Both a. and b.
Which of the following names is an actual publication developed by La Place?
a. “La logique de La Place”
b. “Monde de la physique et de l'astronomie”
c. “Théorie des monde”
d. “Théorie analytique des probabilités”
d. "Théorie analytique des probabilités"
Which part of La Place’s body was removed after he passed away?
a. Stomach
b. Right hand
c. Brain
d. Hair