Early Civilizations
Which ancient civilization is known for creating the first system of writing?
The ancient Sumerians
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What is the process by which plants make food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
Who wrote "The Great Gatsby"?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Which pop star is known for hits like "Bad Romance" and "Poker Face"?
Lady Gaga
Which civilization built the pyramids in Egypt?
The ancient Egyptian civilization
What year did the Roman Empire officially fall?
The Roman Empire officially fell in 476 AD
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
in which book would you find the character of Harry Potter?
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
What TV show features a group of survivors in a zombie apocalypse?
"The Walking Dead"
What ancient civilization developed the first law code, known as the Code of Hammurabi?
the Babylonians.
Who was the leader of the American Revolution against Great Britain?
George Washington.
What is the chemical formula for water?
H₂O
Who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Harper Lee
Which movie features a blue, web-slinging superhero from Marvel Comics?
"Spider-Man"
What was the name of the first major civilization in Mesopotamia?
The first major civilization in Mesopotamia was Sumer.
What event triggered World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
Energy production
Which Shakespeare play involves a group of shipwrecked characters on an island?
The Tempest"
Who played Katniss Everdeen in the "Hunger Games" movies?
Jennifer Lawrence
What was the ancient civilization that developed the first known form of democracy?
The ancient Greeks
Which war was fought between the North and South in the U.S. during the 1860s?
The American Civil War
What is the chemical symbol for oxygen?
O
Who wrote "Pride and Prejudice"?
Jane Austen
Which actor starred as the superhero "Iron Man" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Robert Downey Jr.