The Most Important 'D' People

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1. In modern times, this chemist was the first to suggest that matter is composed of atoms. Who was this interesting fellow? William Dampier Alphonse Daudet John Dalton Stuart Davis

2. Sometimes great people come into the world in twos. Which of these famous 'D' people was born on the exact date as Abraham Lincoln, February 12, 1809? Emily Dickenson John Dryden Charles Darwin Paul Dirac

3. One of the great ancient philosophers, his most notable achievement also relates to 'atoms'. He developed further the ideas of his teacher, Leucippus, who asserted that matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms. Who was this fellow that was rather fond of laughing? Demosthenes Democles Diogenes Democritus

4. The first major work of this famed author was 'The New Life', though it is not the key work of literature for which he is best known. Which of the following authors, matched with his most famous work, wrote 'The New Life'? Daniel Defoe 'Robinson Crusoe' Fyodor Dostoyevsky 'Crime and Punishment' Roald Dahl 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Dante 'Divine Comedy'

5. Though he was ruler of one of the most expansive empires in history, this Persian emperor is probably best known for his several military defeats, including a disaster at Marathon in 490 BC. Who was this figure of ancient history? Answer: (One word name)

6. Lesser known works from this very important author include 'Our Mutual Friend' and 'Dombey and Son'. Who was the author of these and other great works of modern fiction? Theodore Dreiser Arthur Conan Doyle Charles Dickens Alexandre Dumas

7. His bronze 'David' was possibly the most important sculpture of the modern era. Which of the following artists was the sculptor who created this significant work? Domenichino Da Vinci Donatello Duchamp

8. This ancient lawgiver of Athens created a code of laws, and now has a word still utilized in the modern English language that was derived from his name. Who was he? Democrates Defens Depositeles Draco

9. More than any other European explorer, this individual was responsible for opening up the sea route between Europe and Asia. Which of these 'D' explorers can make this claim? Desoto Drake Dias Da Gama

10. He went from arms bearer to the king, to outlaw, to successor and second king of the kingdom of his birth. Of course I'm talking about which of the following? Diocletian Dorgon Dao Guang David