Cosmology Knowledge Check
A brief assessment covering age, inflation, dark energy, and the standard model of the universe.
Quiz Questions
Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.
- 1
What is the current estimated age of the universe?
- 2
Which observation provided the first direct evidence for cosmic inflation?
- 3
The term “dark energy” is used to describe what phenomenon?
- 4
In the Lambda‑CDM model, what does the symbol Λ represent?
- 5
Which particle is hypothesized to constitute most of the cold dark matter?
- 6
The cosmic microwave background has a peak frequency near which wavelength?
- 7
Which parameter describes the ratio of the sound horizon to the angular diameter distance at recombination?
- 8
What is the name of the effect where photons gain energy passing through evolving gravitational potentials?
- 9
The term “big bounce” refers to which theoretical scenario?
Never miss a quiz!
Daily challenges on Telegram
Check These Out Too
Iconic Movie Quotes Quiz
How well do you know your movie lines? See if you can match these famous quotes to their films!
80s Movie Mania: The Ultimate Trivia Gauntlet
Think you know your 'Back to the Future' from your 'Blade Runner'? Prove your 80s movie mastery with these challenging questions!
Can You Name These Capital Cities?
Put your global knowledge to the test! Match the country to its capital city.
Easy Music Trivia Challenge!
Think you know music? Let's find out with this super easy trivia quiz!
History's Hidden Chapters: A Scandalous Quiz
Dive deep into the annals of time and test your knowledge of history's most surprising secrets and scandalous events. Are you ready for the truth?
Idioms & Phrases Challenge
How well do you know common English idioms and phrases? Let's find out!