Math
What is the largest number that can be pronounced with one syllable?
12
What is a banana?
Fruit
Who was the 16th president of the United States?
Abraham Lincoln
Which classical composer wrote “Ode to Joy”?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What is the primary function of a toaster?
To brown/toast bread using heat.
What number is the Roman numeral XVI?
16
What ingredient is NOT in bread? A) Pepper, B) Salt, C) sugar, D) all the above
Pepper
Which war was fought between the North and South regions of the US?
Civil War
The main tune of a song is called what?
The melody
True or False: You should wash raw chicken before cooking it?
False (it spreads bacteria).
How many months in a calendar year have 30 days?
4
What is the colored part of the eye called?
Iris
What was the official language of the Roman Empire?
Latin.
In music, a crescendo indicates a gradual increase or decrease in volume?
Increase
What nutrient does the body need for growth and repair?
Protein
How many months have 28 days in them?
All of them
What is the term for matter that has its own shape?
Solid
What treaty ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles.
Who was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
What tool is used to measure ingredients like flour or sugar?
Measuring cups/spoons
What is the Greatest Common Factor of 9 & 21?
3
What kind of tree does not grow in colder regions of the U.S.?
Palm
True or False? The Vikings sailed to North America before Columbus
True
The orchestral piece of music played at the beginning of an opera, play, musical or ballet is known as what?
The overture
What is the name of the white substance added to cakes to make them sweet?
Sugar
A group of 125 students are going on a field trip. Each bus can fit 48 students. How many buses will be needed for the trip?
Three buses
Where is pollen found on a plant?
Pistil
Which explorer is credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth?
Ferdinand Magellan
In a piece of music, the symbol that stands for an absence of music or no notes is known as what?
A rest
True or False: Crawfish are fish.
False. They are crustaceans.
What is 1/2 divided by 1/3
3/2 or 1 1/2
How cold does it need to be to snow?
32° F
What was the first permanent English settlement in North America
Jamestown 1607
TRUE OR FALSE? The English Horn plays higher notes than the oboe.
FALSE
What is the most important thing to do before you start touching or preparing any food?
Golden Rule-Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
If a backyard is 50 feet long and 20 feet wide, how many square feet is the yard?
1,000 square feet
TRUE or FALSE? Stratus clouds are typically at a higher altitude than Cirrus clouds.
False
Who was the famous leader of the Mongol Empire who created one of the largest empires in history?
Genghis Khan
TRUE OR FALSE? In the percussion family, the slower the vibration, the deeper the pitch.
TRUE
What special type of jagged-edged scissors is used to cut fabric so the edges don't fray?
Pinking shears
If you have 20 pairs of shoes, but only room for 8 shoes in your closet, how many shoes must you get rid of?
32 shoes (20 pairs = 40 shoes; 40 - 8 = 32)
What is the highest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?
Exosphere
Which ancient trade route connected China with the Mediterranean Sea?
The Great Silk Road.
What describes a harmonious relationship between pitches?
consonance
What common household liquid is most effective for killing mold and mildew in a bathroom?
Bleach
What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle
180 degrees
What does an ornithologist study?
Birds
Which ancient civilization is credited with developing one of the earliest known writing systems called cuneiform? A)Sumerians, B) The Akkadians, or C) The Hittites
A) The Sumerians
Which of these styles did NOT influence rhythm and blues?
folk
If a pan on the stove catches fire from grease, what is the one thing you should never pour on it?
Water (it will cause the fire to explode; use a lid or baking soda instead)