Mathematical Conferences by Legacy

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Which mathematical conference is the oldest in the world?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians

  2. American Mathematical Society Annual Meeting

  3. Joint Mathematics Meetings

  4. European Mathematical Society Annual Meeting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) is the oldest and most prestigious mathematical conference in the world. It is held every four years and brings together mathematicians from all over the world to discuss the latest advances in mathematics.

When was the first International Congress of Mathematicians held?

  1. 1897

  2. 1900

  3. 1903

  4. 1906


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first International Congress of Mathematicians was held in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1897.

Who was the first president of the International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. Felix Klein

  2. Henri Poincaré

  3. David Hilbert

  4. Hermann Minkowski


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Felix Klein was the first president of the International Congress of Mathematicians.

How many International Congresses of Mathematicians have been held?

  1. 28

  2. 29

  3. 30

  4. 31


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As of 2022, there have been 30 International Congresses of Mathematicians.

Where was the most recent International Congress of Mathematicians held?

  1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  2. Seoul, South Korea

  3. Hyderabad, India

  4. Saint Petersburg, Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most recent International Congress of Mathematicians was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2018.

Which mathematical conference is the largest in the world?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians

  2. American Mathematical Society Annual Meeting

  3. Joint Mathematics Meetings

  4. European Mathematical Society Annual Meeting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) is the largest mathematical conference in the world. It is held annually in the United States and brings together mathematicians from all over the world to discuss the latest advances in mathematics.

When was the first Joint Mathematics Meetings held?

  1. 1923

  2. 1924

  3. 1925

  4. 1926


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Joint Mathematics Meetings was held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1923.

Who was the first president of the Joint Mathematics Meetings?

  1. George Birkhoff

  2. Oswald Veblen

  3. Edward Kasner

  4. Anna Pell Wheeler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Birkhoff was the first president of the Joint Mathematics Meetings.

How many Joint Mathematics Meetings have been held?

  1. 100

  2. 101

  3. 102

  4. 103


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As of 2022, there have been 103 Joint Mathematics Meetings.

Where was the most recent Joint Mathematics Meetings held?

  1. Boston, Massachusetts

  2. Baltimore, Maryland

  3. Denver, Colorado

  4. Seattle, Washington


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most recent Joint Mathematics Meetings was held in Seattle, Washington, in 2022.

Which mathematical conference is the most prestigious in the world?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians

  2. American Mathematical Society Annual Meeting

  3. Joint Mathematics Meetings

  4. European Mathematical Society Annual Meeting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Congress of Mathematicians is the most prestigious mathematical conference in the world. It is held every four years and brings together mathematicians from all over the world to discuss the latest advances in mathematics.

What is the Fields Medal?

  1. A prize awarded to mathematicians for outstanding achievements in mathematics

  2. A prize awarded to mathematicians for outstanding achievements in physics

  3. A prize awarded to mathematicians for outstanding achievements in computer science

  4. A prize awarded to mathematicians for outstanding achievements in engineering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fields Medal is a prize awarded to mathematicians for outstanding achievements in mathematics. It is considered to be the most prestigious award in mathematics.

Who was the first recipient of the Fields Medal?

  1. Lars Ahlfors

  2. Jesse Douglas

  3. Harold Davenport

  4. Atle Selberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lars Ahlfors was the first recipient of the Fields Medal.

How many Fields Medals have been awarded?

  1. 60

  2. 61

  3. 62

  4. 63


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As of 2022, there have been 62 Fields Medals awarded.

Which country has won the most Fields Medals?

  1. United States

  2. France

  3. Russia

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has won the most Fields Medals, with 13 awards.

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