People Quiz #531
Famous People Quiz for 19 March 2019
A new people quiz is available each week. Try our daily general knowledge quiz or work through our archive of daily and themed quizzes.
1
Q1.
Which German mathematician and scientist, sometimes called the "Prince of Mathematicians", completed "Disquisitiones Arithmeticae", in 1798 at the age of 21?
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
Which of these literary figures was born in the 19th century?
A
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (Molière)
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
Who presented a list of 23 problems in mathematics at a conference of the International Congress of Mathematicians on 8 August 1900 in the Sorbonne, of which only 10 have resolutions which are fully accepted?
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
Which Irish step dancer, flautist and choreographer, born 16 July 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, became internationally known through the musical "Riverdance"?
Select from the options above.
5
Q5.
Calista Flockhart became engaged to whom in February 2009?
Select from the options above.
6
Q6.
Which of these is the eldest of Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren?
Select from the options above.
7
Q7.
Louis XIV of France was known as what?
Select from the options above.