English/Literature
Who wrote the novel “Pride and Prejudice”?
What does a Geiger counter measure?
Radiation
This value is, by definition, the smallest prime number.
2
Which era marked a switch from agricultural practices to industrial practices?
The Industrial Revolution
What is the human body's largest organ?
Skin
Who is the author of the novel “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”?
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero
Binary number systems, often found in computer programming, use only these two digits
0 and 1
Who was the fourth president of the United States?
James Madison
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
In “To Kill a Mockingbird,” who is the main protagonist?
A) Scout Finch
What is the center of an atom called?
Nucleus
This famous English mathematician is often credited as the inventor of calculus also had a deep interest in alchemy, spending many years of his life conducting secret experiments in the hope of discovering the fabled Philosopher’s Stone.
Sir Isaac Newton
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
Double Points! Which two states in the US share the most borders with other states?
Tennessee & Missouri
In “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding, what symbolizes the descent into savagery?
What is the chemical name for rust?
Iron oxide
This number is the product of every prime number that is less than 10.
2 × 3 × 5 × 7 = 210
What is considered the largest empire in history?
The Mongol Empire
In Greek mythology, who was known as the messenger of the gods?
Hermes
Which of these famous authors is not American?
What is the name of the type of chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Covalent bond
In math, the ∑ symbol, known as sigma, is used to represent _________________
Summation
Who fought in the Hundred Years’ War?
Britain and France
What is the deadliest animal in the world?
The mosquito