Famous Inventors
Known for inventing the electric light bulb, this American inventor held over 1,000 patents in his lifetime.
Who is Thomas Edison
Often called the “voice box,” this organ in the human throat plays a crucial role in speech production.
What is the larynx?
Which creature is depicted as having the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle?
Griffin
Leading the first successful expedition to the South Pole in 1911, this Norwegian explorer became a polar hero.
Who is Roald Amundsen
Capital of Mauritius
Port Louis
Brothers who successfully designed, built and flew the first powered aircraft, showing that man could fly.
Wright Brothers
Which is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur (thigh bone)
Which mythological creature is known for its enchanting songs that lure sailors to their deaths?
Siren
Who is the most famous chinese explorer and explored West coast of America
Chang Ho
Capital of Brazil
Brasília
Man who created first mechanical computer.
CHARLES BABBAGE
. What is the name of the fluid that is found in the joints?
Synovial fluid
In Greek mythology, this winged horse sprang from the blood of Medusa and is associated with poetry and inspiration.
What is Pegasus?
Who was the first European to explore the Amazon?
Francisco de Orellana
Capital of Azerbaijan
Baku
A scientist whose method of AC electricity has been the template for global electricity use.
NICOLA TESLA
What is the medical term for the kneecap?
Patella
Which creature had snakes for hair and a petrifying gaze?
Gorgon
Which Scottish soldier and explorer accompanied John Hanning Speke of England in the search for and discovery of the source of the Nile River?
James Augustus Grant
Albania
Tirana
Man who discovered electricity
Benjamin Franklin
The smallest bone in the human body is about the size of
A grain of rice
In Norse mythology, this monstrous serpent encircles the world, gripping its own tail.
What is Jormungandr?
Who uncovered the lost Inca site of Machu Picchu?
Hiram Bingham
Situated on the banks of the Danube River, this European capital is known for its rich history and stunning architecture.
What is Vienna?