Math
Any number raised to the power of zero equals...
one
Who is the father of genetics?
Mendel
In the novel Medusa, where is the Accademia del Forte located?
Venice, Italy
What is the most important geographic feature for ancient civilizations?
rivers
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
Multiplying a number by its reciprocal equals...
one
What is the function of the sepal in a flowering plant?
protects the developing flower
What is Scrooge’s famous catchphrase?
Bah! Humbug!
What was the first hominin to walk upright?
Australopithecus afarensis (or "Lucy")
What are the 7 Looney Tunes that make up the 7th-grade homerooms?
Coyotes, Ducks, Road Runners, Martians, Bunnies, Tweeties, Devils
What does the word “linear” mean in Algebra speak?
It refers to a line.
Which organelle, found only in plant cells, is where photosynthesis occurs?
chloroplast
The main argument of an essay is called the _____.
claim (or thesis)
What does the term prehistory refer to?
before written record
What is the Rowe School motto?
Be Kind, Safe, Helpful, and Polite
The independent variable is typically displayed on which axis?
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
What is the last sentence in Long Way Down?
What is the name of the social class system in ancient India?
caste
What’s the most-consumed beverage in the world that is not water?
tea
You do this to a decimal to turn it into a percent…
multiple by 100
What type of symbiotic relationship is when one organism benefits and the other is NOT affected?
commensalism
A character who struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, or decisions is experiencing what type of conflict?
character vs. self (or internal conflict)
Which form of government is based on one all-powerful ruler called a king or queen?
In chess, what direction can a bishop move?
diagonally, forward or backward
The “y-intercept” is where a graph crosses a vertical line called the…
y-axis
In climate data, time is typically represented on which axis?
x-axis
In The Giver, citizens take daily pills to stop these feelings from occurring. What are they called?
The Stirrings
Which of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World is a large statue over a harbor entrance?
Colossus of Rhodes
Who is hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Canada, Mexico, US
How do you find the volume of a rectangular prism?
multiply length times width times height (LxWxH)
Ligaments are an important part of which body system?
skeletal system
In a society's moral universe, some actions are strongly forbidden because they are seen as shocking, gross, or very wrong. What are these called?
taboos
Which Emperor started the construction of the Great Wall of China?
Emperor Qin
What does "GPS" stand for?
Global Positioning System
What kind of probability is found by conducting trials?
What term is defined as the movement of molecules from high to low concentration?
diffusion
Name 5 of the 11 elements of dystopia.
control, loss of freedom, restriction of information, surveillance, fear, dehumanization, technology, loss of individuality, propaganda, division and exclusion, illusion of utopia
What word is defined as any object made, modified, or used by a human?
artifact
In Winnie the Pooh, say and SPELL the name of the very sullen donkey.
EEYORE
What kind of probability is found by dividing intended outcomes by possible outcomes?
theoretical probability
Give an example of a parasitic relationship.
dog/tick
In The Giver movie, what assignment does Asher get?
drone pilot
What does GRAPES stand for?
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure/Society
Name the 7 Dwarfs.
Dopey, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, and Doc
A thousand times a thousand equals...
one million
How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?
4
Throughout Long Way Down, the elevator ride represents more than just moving between floors. What figurative device is being used?
symbolism
What religion includes the deities Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?
Hinduism
Name any 10 teachers in the building by FIRST and LAST NAME.
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