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Question: Polytechnic classmate and lifelong friend Marcel Grossman, used his father's influence to get Einstein a job in which countries patent office?
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Correct Answer This position was a saviour for the now 23-year-old Einstein who had failed to get a permanent teaching or academic position after graduation. He was completely penniless. The job also allowed Einstein the time to develop his theories.
Question: Einstein could not grasp which of these elementary school subjects, leading him into a mini depression?
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Correct Answer At the time the young Albert had already taught himself Latin, advanced Mathematics and had discovered a love for geometry. In later life he announced the discovery of Euclid as a great delight in his life. He refers to a book on Euclidean geometry as 'holy.'
Question: At the age of thirteen, Einstein abandoned his religious fervor after studying the ideas of which 18th century philosoper suggested God might not exist?
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Correct Answer Immanuel Kant was an important influence on the young Einstein mind with his ideas on time, space and a harmonious universe. Kant also had a wicked sense of humour and a distaste of all things pompous. Both were traits that would stay with Einstein.
Question: Einstein could not grasp which of these elementary school subjects, leading him into a mini depression?
Incorrect Answer
Correct Answer At the time the young Albert had already taught himself Latin, advanced Mathematics and had discovered a love for geometry. In later life he announced the discovery of Euclid as a great delight in his life. He refers to a book on Euclidean geometry as 'holy.'
Question: At the age of thirteen, Einstein abandoned his religious fervor after studying the ideas of which 18th century philosoper suggested God might not exist?
Incorrect Answer
Correct Answer Immanuel Kant was an important influence on the young Einstein mind with his ideas on time, space and a harmonious universe. Kant also had a wicked sense of humour and a distaste of all things pompous. Both were traits that would stay with Einstein.
Question: Mohandas Gandhi, later called Mahatma, was born in Gujarat, India in 1869. When he was 19, he went to England to study at University College, London (UCL). What did Gandhi study in England?
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Correct Answer While in London, Gandhi joined the Vegetarian Society; he was admitted to the British bar after graduating. He practiced law in both India and South Africa before commencing his life of non-violent political activism.
Albert Einstein said of Gandhi: "Generations to come, it may be, will scarcely believe that such a one, as this, ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth."
Question: Which actress from "Gone With the Wind" was born in Darjeeling, India and lived much of her life in London?
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Correct Answer As imdb.com fancifully puts it, "If a film were made of the life of Vivien Leigh, it would open in India just before World War I, where a successful British businessman could live like a prince. In the mountains above Calcutta, a little princess is born. Because of the outbreak of World War I, she is 6 years old the first time her parents take her to England." Olivia de Havilland was born in Tokyo; Ms. McQueen and Ms. Keyes were both born in the United States.
Question: Who was the first to command the Indian navy?
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Correct Answer India has the fifth largest navy and eighth largest army. Katari was born in Dispur, Assam in 1887. He was also a part of the revolutionaries. He was appointed as the first commander in view of his excellent sea worthiness.
Question: Who was the first Muslim lady to sit in the throne of Delhi?
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Correct Answer She was the first Muslim queen in India. She was the daughter of Iltutmish who was the king of Slave dynasty. The sons of Iltutmish were inefficient, so she was made the Queen.
