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Mathematical Conferences by Controversies

This quiz tests your knowledge of mathematical conferences that have been marred by controversies.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which mathematical conference was disrupted by a group of protesters in 2019?

  1. The International Congress of Mathematicians
  2. The Joint Mathematics Meetings
  3. The European Mathematical Society Conference
  4. The African Mathematical Union Conference
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main controversy surrounding the 1966 International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. The exclusion of women from the program
  2. The lack of diversity among the speakers
  3. The high cost of registration
  4. The decision to hold the conference in Moscow
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which mathematical conference was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

  1. The International Congress of Mathematicians
  2. The Joint Mathematics Meetings
  3. The European Mathematical Society Conference
  4. The African Mathematical Union Conference
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the controversy surrounding the 2018 Joint Mathematics Meetings?

  1. The decision to hold the conference in San Diego
  2. The high cost of registration
  3. The lack of diversity among the speakers
  4. The decision to allow a speaker who had made controversial statements
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which mathematical conference was held in a virtual format in 2021?

  1. The International Congress of Mathematicians
  2. The Joint Mathematics Meetings
  3. The European Mathematical Society Conference
  4. The African Mathematical Union Conference
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the controversy surrounding the 2014 International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. The decision to hold the conference in Seoul
  2. The high cost of registration
  3. The lack of diversity among the speakers
  4. The decision to allow a speaker who had made controversial statements
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which mathematical conference was held in a hybrid format in 2022?

  1. The International Congress of Mathematicians
  2. The Joint Mathematics Meetings
  3. The European Mathematical Society Conference
  4. The African Mathematical Union Conference
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the controversy surrounding the 2010 International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. The decision to hold the conference in Hyderabad
  2. The high cost of registration
  3. The lack of diversity among the speakers
  4. The decision to allow a speaker who had made controversial statements
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which mathematical conference was held in a fully virtual format in 2023?

  1. The International Congress of Mathematicians
  2. The Joint Mathematics Meetings
  3. The European Mathematical Society Conference
  4. The African Mathematical Union Conference
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the controversy surrounding the 2006 International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. The decision to hold the conference in Madrid
  2. The high cost of registration
  3. The lack of diversity among the speakers
  4. The decision to allow a speaker who had made controversial statements
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which mathematical conference was held in a hybrid format in 2024?

  1. The International Congress of Mathematicians
  2. The Joint Mathematics Meetings
  3. The European Mathematical Society Conference
  4. The African Mathematical Union Conference
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the controversy surrounding the 2002 International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. The decision to hold the conference in Beijing
  2. The high cost of registration
  3. The lack of diversity among the speakers
  4. The decision to allow a speaker who had made controversial statements
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which mathematical conference was held in a fully virtual format in 2025?

  1. The International Congress of Mathematicians
  2. The Joint Mathematics Meetings
  3. The European Mathematical Society Conference
  4. The African Mathematical Union Conference
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the controversy surrounding the 1998 International Congress of Mathematicians?

  1. The decision to hold the conference in Berlin
  2. The high cost of registration
  3. The lack of diversity among the speakers
  4. The decision to allow a speaker who had made controversial statements
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which mathematical conference was held in a hybrid format in 2026?

  1. The International Congress of Mathematicians
  2. The Joint Mathematics Meetings
  3. The European Mathematical Society Conference
  4. The African Mathematical Union Conference
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