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Intelligent Life on Earth Trivia Quiz

Let's get to know some people worldwide who have been labeled geniuses. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by PootyPootwell. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
PootyPootwell

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,355

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
840

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Question 1 of 10

1. This theoretical physicist and cosmologist, born in Oxford in 1942, may be the most noted genius of this era. Can you name this man, who is the author of "A Brief History of Time"? Hint

Stephen W. Hawking

Pierre Trudeau

Michael J. Fox

Charles Schultz

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Question 2 of 10

2. Our next genius was born in Azerbaijan, then a part of the Soviet Union, in 1963. He was a chess prodigy and went on to become the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion. He's perhaps most known for playing against a computer, Deep Blue. Can you name this chess champ? Hint

Millard Fillmore

Deep Purple

Garry Kasparov

Magnus Carlsen

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Question 3 of 10

3. This St. Louis, Missouri native has been listed as having a particularly high IQ, though how high remains undetermined. She's gained exposure from a long-time column she writes for Sunday supplements such as "Parade." Hint

Wendy Thomas

Marilyn vos Savant

Jamie Lee Curtis

Ann Richards

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Question 4 of 10

4. Born in Adelaide in 1975, Terence Tao was solving math problems when he was just two years old! He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees by the time he was 16, and is now a professor in the math department at a major university in southern California. Can you name the university? Hint

CUNY: Queens College

UCLA

Princeton University

Stanford University

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Seattle native, son of a librarian, taught himself programming with his school chum, Bill. He went on to co-found one of history's most successful companies, Microsoft. He owns several major sports teams, including the Seattle Seahawks. Hint

Scotty Pippin

Paul Allen

Nathan Myhrvold

Sheldon Cooper

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Question 6 of 10

6. This genius is the epitome of the Renaissance Man. He was highly accomplished as a painter, architect, musician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, the list goes on. The Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, and the Vitruvian Man are considered his masterpieces. Can you name this Italian genius? Hint

Sandro Botticelli

Leonardo da Vinci

Paul Revere

Karol J�zef Wojtya

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Question 7 of 10

7. You don't hear about authentic geniuses in Hollywood much, but here is one actor who is considered extremely intelligent. He's most known for his roles in "The Onion Field," "Once Upon a Time in America," and a television show made as a vehicle for him, "Shark." Can you name him? Hint

Clifford Redford

Montgomery Clift

Bill Cosby

James Woods

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Question 8 of 10

8. Every year, a non-profit organization awards what are colloquially referred to as "Genius Grants" to at least 20 Americans who are pursuing advancement in virtually any field. Recipients have ranged from architects and neurobiologists to musicians and sociologists. Can you name the organization that awards these Genius Grants? Hint

Shriners Hospital

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

The Society for Creative Anachronism

YMCA

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Question 9 of 10

9. Judit Polgar is our next genius. Born in Hungary in 1976, she became the very highest-rated woman in a specific field. Considering she beat Magnus Carlsen, Anatoly Karpov, and Garry Kasparov, can you name her field of success? Hint

Chess

Football/soccer

Billiards

Ballet

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Question 10 of 10

10. This next genius's name is virtually synonymous with brilliance. He's best known for developing the theory of relativity and having crazy hair. Can you name this German? Hint

Pablo Picasso

Albert Einstein

Grover Cleveland

Rob Roy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This theoretical physicist and cosmologist, born in Oxford in 1942, may be the most noted genius of this era. Can you name this man, who is the author of "A Brief History of Time"?

Answer: Stephen W. Hawking

Stephen W. Hawking grew up in a family that was big on academics and not so big on financial security. They moved around a bit and Stephen did not always do well at school, though he was clearly gifted in science early on. As a child, he and his math teacher built a computer from spare parts from a clock and a telephone switchboard.

Answer: Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov became the world's number one ranked chess champion at age 21 in 1984. He continued to win in highly-publicized matches until he retired from competitive chess in 2005 to focus on politics and human rights in Russia.

Answer: Marilyn vos Savant

In addition to writing her "Ask Marilyn" column, Marilyn vos Savant is very active in causes for gifted children and women. She is married with two grown children and lives in Manhattan.

Answer: UCLA

At age 21, Terence joined the faculty at UCLA. Within three years, he was promoted to the position of full professor in the math department; he's the youngest person to achieve that title in the school's history. He has two brothers who are also mathematicians. He's married to a NASA engineer and they have two children.

Answer: Paul Allen

Paul Allen took his smarts and earned billions of dollars. A generous philanthropist, he has donated over $1.5 billion to the advancement of education, science, space exploration, museums, wildlife conservation, and the arts.

Answer: Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci might be the most intelligent person in recorded history. He was born to an unwed peasant and therefore did not carry his father's name; "da Vinci" was simply the name of his hometown. He went on to study art and science, making huge accomplishments in both areas.

Answer: James Woods

James Woods attended M.I.T. for two years before dropping out to pursue acting. Born in Utah, he was raised by his mother, a preschool teacher, and his stepfather in Rhode Island.

Answer: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

John D. MacArthur was born into an impoverished family in Pennsylvania in 1897. He started selling insurance and eventually built a huge empire. He and his wife created the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation which has donated more than $4b since 1978.

Answer: Chess

Judit Polgar is considered the best female chess player to date. Her father was a chess teacher who believed a great chess player could be made if training is started early enough. Judit and her two sisters are all chess champions.

10. This next genius's name is virtually synonymous with brilliance. He's best known for developing the theory of relativity and having crazy hair. Can you name this German?

Answer: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein spent his formative years moving around Europe with his family, but by 1933 brewing conflicts compelled him to move, eventually settling in at the Institute of Advanced Studies at Princeton University in the United States.

Source: Author PootyPootwell

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