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Sophie Germain Quiz!

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A quick quiz on the mathematician Sophie Germain to test your knowledge!

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1
Which of the following is a Sophie Germain Prime?
11
7
21
15
2
What is Fermat’s Last Theorem?
It proves that all triangles have a hypotenuse
the equation has no integer solutions when the exponent is greater than 2
It was discovered by Sophie Germain
It explains how to find prime numbers
3
What did Sophie Germain’s discoveries contribute to?
The discovery of gravity
The development of algebra
The understanding of prime numbers and encryption
The invention of the calculator
4
Why did Sophie Germain use the name M. Le Blanc?
She was inspired by Carl Friedrich Gauss
She wanted to sound more professional
Women weren’t encouraged to study mathematics
It was a tradition for mathematicians at the time
5
All prime numbers are Sophie Germain Primes
False
True
6
Who was Sophie Germain?
A mathematician who studied number theory
The discoverer of the Pythagorean Theorem
The first woman to attend university in France
A famous scientist
7
What is the formula for a Sophie Germain Prime?
p + 1
A to the power of n + b to the power of n = c to the power of n
p x 2
2p + 1
8
What makes a number a prime number?
It is greater than 100
It can be divided only by 1 and itself
It always ends in 1
It is an even number
9
What equation does the Pythagorean Theorem use?
A to the power of n + b to the power of n = c to the power of n
a + b = c
2p + 1
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
10
What field of modern technology uses prime numbers
Architecture
Astronomy
Encryption and cybersecurity
Medicine