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True or False - The University of Oxford is older than the Aztec empire (1325)?
True!
The University of Oxford is older than the Aztec Empire. There is evidence that The University of Oxford first opened its doors to students all the way back in 1096. By comparison, the Aztec Empire is said to have originated in the year 1325.
100
Ceramic objects are made from....?
Clay
100
True or False: California has a larger population than Canada
True!
In 2021 - The population of California was 39.24 million and the population of Canada was 38.25 million
100
True or False - Reindeer grow new antlers every year
Unlike horns, antlers fall off and grow back larger each year. Male reindeer begin to grow antlers in February and female reindeer in May
100
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
200
Which condiment was used for medical purposes in the 1800s?
Ketchup
Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine. In 1834, it was sold as a cure for an upset stomach by an Ohio physician named John Cook. It wasn't popularized as a condiment until the late 19th century!
200
This artist is well known for painting the ceiling of the sistine Chapel
Michelangelo
200
True or False - No country in North America is landlocked?
Landlocked = country does not touch ocean
True - Every country in North America touches an Ocean
200
What type of animal can live in both water and land?
Amphibians
Examples include: Frogs, Salamander and toads
200
True or False - Hair and nails grow faster during pregnancy
True!
A surprising side effect of pregnancy is that nails and hair grow faster than usual. This is due to changes in hormones as well as increased blood circulation and metabolism supplying nutrients.
300
True or False - Medals were awarded to winners of Fine Arts in the Olympic Games
True
From 1912 to 1948, the Olympic Games held competitions in the fine arts. Medals were given for literature, architecture, sculpture, painting, and music. The art created was required to be Olympic-themed.
300
What are the 3 warm colors in art?
Red, Orange and Yellow
300
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
Athens is Europe’s oldest capital. Records show the city’s origins go back to around 3,400 years ago
300
Which reptile is able to run on water?
Named for its miraculous abilities, the Amazon’s ‘Jesus lizard’ can run over water.
300
True or False - There are more females in the world than males?
False -
Up until 1957, there were more females than males.
However, currently there are slightly more men. The ratio is 101.68 males per 100 females
400
What was the first city in history to reach a population of 1 million?
Rome was the first city to reach one million inhabitants in 133 BC
400
Who painted this?
The Scream, painted by Edvard Munch
400
What is the only place in the world that has distinct red-colored soil?
Madagascar has a distinct red color soil that could not be seen anywhere else in the world.
400
Which animal's eyes are bigger than it brain?
The Ostrich
400
What percentage of Earth's total freshwater supply is trapped in Glaciers and ice sheets?
Almost 70%
The North and South pole contain the bulk of the world's freshwater. 68.7% of it is encased in ice caps, permanent snow, and glaciers
500
Who created the first automobile?
Karl Benz, a German engineer, is credited with creating the first automobile in 1885.
500
Who is the individual in the painting? Who painted this?
This is a self-portrait painted by Vincent Van Gogh.
Over his life time he painted 36 self-portraits. This specific portrait was painted in 1889. It is currently placed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
500
Which country has the most scattered population?
Mongolia
Mongolia's horse population outnumbers its human population
Mongolia is a vast landlocked country spanning from Russia in the north to China in the south. It may not be the world’s largest country in size, but it can feel that way because it has the world’s lowest population density. In some regions, it’s possible to go days without coming across another person.
Mongolia has a population of 3.35 million but it the 18th largest country in the world
500
Which animal sleeps the most?
Koala Bears! They sleep 20-22 hours per day
500
Which Canadian Province/Territory has license plate in the shape of a polar bear?
Northwest Territories!