Philosophy
Who was a famous philosopher known for saying that true thinkers are guided by love of truth, not fear?
She was Hypatia of Alexandria.
Who wrote a declaration asking for women to have the same rights as men?
Olympe de Gouges
What was Marie Curie's passion that she wanted to share with young students?
Science and the search for truth.
What did Leonardo da Vinci observe and study to understand nature?
The flight of birds, the flow of rivers, and the movement of stars.
What does geometry teach us about the universe and life, according to Hypatia?
It teaches that everything follows rules and harmony.
What does Article I of Olympe de Gouges' declaration state about women?
That women are born free and equal to men in rights.
What elements did Marie Curie discover with her husband?
Radium and polonium.
According to Leonardo da Vinci, what should students do to discover the truth?
Be curious, draw, experiment, and question the world.
What is encouraged by Hypatia in terms of asking questions?
To never be afraid to ask questions, even when others think all the answers are known.
What did Olympe de Gouges remind Marie Antoinette about her responsibilities as a mother?
To consider her daughter’s future and the importance of equality.
What challenge did Marie Curie face in her pursuit of science?
Many believed women should not do science and faced difficulty being accepted in universities and laboratories.
What did Leonardo da Vinci say about mistakes?
That every mistake is a step toward the truth.
What does Hypatia say is necessary to achieve true freedom?
Understanding and questioning with one’s own mind.
What does Olympe de Gouges say about the law and participation?
That the law must express the general will, and all citizens must take part in making it.
What principle did Marie Curie uphold by not patenting her discoveries?
That science belongs to everyone and should help people, not profit individuals.
How does Leonardo da Vinci describe himself?
As a man who observes and questions the world, not just a painter or scientist.
What does Hypatia suggest should guide our actions in life?
Justice and wisdom.
What does Olympe de Gouges argue about women’s voices?
That they are not cries of war but calls for equality.
What message did Marie Curie want to send to young students about pursuing science?
To not be discouraged and to embrace curiosity and knowledge.
What does Leonardo da Vinci believe about the future and learning?
That science and art are keys that open the doors of the future, which belongs to those who dream.