Questions and Answers
What may have contributed to the myth that Einstein was a bad student?
Which subject did Einstein struggle with before gaining admission to the Federal Polytechnic?
What percentage wider was the region of Einstein's brain responsible for mathematical thought compared to the average?
What was the age at which Einstein attempted to enter the Federal Polytechnic?
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What notable action occurred to Einstein's brain after his death?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Einstein began speaking later than usual, around after his second birthday.
- He showed rebellious behavior towards authority figures during school years.
- This has contributed to a myth that he was a poor student, which is false.
- He excelled in physics and mathematics as a child.
- At the age of sixteen, he wrote a significant essay linked to his future work on relativity.
Academic Challenges
- Attempted to enter Federal Polytechnic in Zurich at age sixteen; the typical entry age was eighteen.
- Failed some non-science subjects, notably in French, leading to initial rejection by the school.
- Successfully passed the entrance exam the following year.
Brain Characteristics
- Einstein's brain possessed unique features linked to intelligence.
- The area responsible for mathematical thought and spatial-kinesthetic intelligence was 15% wider than average.
- A complete line from the front to the back of his brain was absent, fostering better communication between the brain's hemispheres.
- After his death, his brain was removed for scientific examination by a curious scientist.
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Description
This quiz explores the early life of Albert Einstein, focusing on his speech development, his attitude towards authority in school, and the myths surrounding his academic performance. Discover the truth about his exceptional abilities in physics and mathematics and how they influenced his groundbreaking work in relativity.
