Childhood
Where was Einstein born?
Germany.
Did he ever win the Nobel Prize?
Yes, he won it in 1921.
What was he known for being bad at?
He was known as a bad husband and father.
He urged the US to make an atomic bomb.
True.
What is he known for?
For being one of the most genius people to ever live.
What age did he speak his first word?
4, a lot later than most people.
What was Einstein's IQ
Around 160.
In the 1920s, Einstein's stance on this issue led to public tension with other leading physicists, as he opposed the probabilistic nature of this theory.
Quantum Mechanics.
Many Americans believed he was a spy for Mexico.
False. Many Americans believed he was a Soviet Union spy, but it was untrue.
What equation did he create?
E=MC^2.
What part of math did he fully master and teach himself by age 12?
Geometry.
What did he create that helps us navigate?
GPS.
Who in particular did Einstein have large public disagreements about physics with?
Niels Bohr
False. He was below average in school except for math and science.
This revolutionary concept, introduced by Einstein, changed how we view time, space, and gravity, fundamentally altering the study of physics.
His theory of Relativity.
What religion was Einstein?
Jewish.
What did he influence indirectly?
The Manhattan Project ( Atomic Bomb )
Was Einstein unfaithful to his wife?
Yes, he was unfaithful to his second wife also.
He was a very talented violinist.
True.
Einstein’s explanation of this phenomenon, in which light striking metal surfaces produces electrical current, helped establish the foundation for quantum theory.
What did Einstein initially want to be when he grew up?
An Engineer.
How many other physics awards did he earn?
5 big awards, the Matteucci Medal, Franklin Medal, Max Planck Medal, Copley Medal, and Barnard Medal.
Was his second wife his first cousin?
Yes.
He was offered the Presidency of Israel.
True.
What did Einstein predict about Space?
Gravitational waves, which were later confirmed to be real.