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Mathematical Societies and the History of Mathematics

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Which mathematical society is the oldest in the world?

  1. London Mathematical Society

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The London Mathematical Society was founded in 1865, making it the oldest mathematical society in the world.

Who was the first president of the American Mathematical Society?

  1. John Henry Poincaré

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. George Washington

  4. John Pierpont Morgan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Henry Poincaré was the first president of the American Mathematical Society, serving from 1894 to 1896.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Annals) (of) (Mathematics)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The (Annals) (of) (Mathematics) is published by Princeton University.

Which mathematical society is responsible for organizing the International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Mathematical Union is responsible for organizing the International Congress of Mathematicians.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Mathematics) (Magazine)?

  1. Mathematical Association of America

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The (Mathematics) (Magazine) is published by the Mathematical Association of America.

Which mathematical society is the largest in the world?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society is the largest mathematical society in the world, with over 30,000 members.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Comptes) (Rendus) (de) (l'Académie) (des) (Sciences)?

  1. Académie des Sciences

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The (Comptes) (Rendus) (de) (l'Académie) (des) (Sciences) is published by the Académie des Sciences.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Fields Medal?

  1. International Mathematical Union

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Mathematical Union is responsible for awarding the Fields Medal.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Acta) (Mathematica)?

  1. Institut Mittag-Leffler

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The (Acta) (Mathematica) is published by the Institut Mittag-Leffler.

Which mathematical society is responsible for organizing the European Congress of Mathematics?

  1. European Mathematical Society

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The European Mathematical Society is responsible for organizing the European Congress of Mathematics.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Inventiones) (Mathematicae)?

  1. Springer-Verlag

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The (Inventiones) (Mathematicae) is published by Springer-Verlag.

Which mathematical society is responsible for awarding the Abel Prize?

  1. Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters is responsible for awarding the Abel Prize.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Journal) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The (Journal) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society) is published by the American Mathematical Society.

Which mathematical society is responsible for organizing the Asian Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. Asian Mathematical Society

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. London Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asian Mathematical Society is responsible for organizing the Asian Congress of Mathematicians.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Proceedings) (of) (the) (London) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. London Mathematical Society

  2. American Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Association of America

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The (Proceedings) (of) (the) (London) (Mathematical) (Society) is published by the London Mathematical Society.

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