Scientists Who Changed History Quiz

The sum of man’s knowledge grows at an exponential rate. That fact is understandable given how discoveries help researchers make even greater discoveries further down the road. So, it can be said that science constantly builds upon itself. Modern scientists consistently chart breakthroughs that would have boggled the minds of researchers only a century ago.

Thanks to the hard work and genius of many scientific minds since the dawn of man, our modern society has advanced to an era of untold prosperity. Science has solved many of humankind’s greatest problems. Further advancing our understanding of the natural world will allow us to reach even greater heights that might seem like science fiction to those of us in the modern day.

This quiz will honor some of those brilliant researchers who charted the course for our scientific understanding through their discoveries and innovations. Thirty of mankind’s greatest scientists will be recognized in this quiz. Given that limited number, we unfortunately had to omit a few major historical players from recognition. A representative sample from many times has been assembled for this quiz.

Your task will primarily be to answer questions by identifying which historical scientist fits the provided criteria. However, we will also ask you questions about the discoveries of some of these scientists for good measure.

As much as to test, this quiz is meant to inform. So, we hope you come out of it knowing something new.

How much do you know about the progress of humanity? Take our Scientists Who Changed History quiz to find out.

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