Science and Nature
This particle, found in the nucleus of an atom, carries a positive charge.
What is a proton
The first successful English colony in North America, founded in 1607.
What is Jamestown
In Greek mythology, this hero defeated the Minotaur.
Who is Theseus
Leonardo da Vinci painted this portrait, famous for her mysterious smile.
What is the Mona Lisa
Which empire was ruled by Mansa Musa, often called the richest man in history?
What is Mali
The process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves.
What is transpiration
The Russian Revolution in 1917 led to the rise of this political ideology.
What is communism
The opening line of Pride and Prejudice begins, “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune…” must be in want of this.
What is a wife
This type of musical ensemble usually consists of two violins, a viola, and a cello.
What is a string quartet
The Amazon River is located primarily in this country.
What is Brazil
The scientist who proposed the three laws of motion in the 1600s.
Who is Isaac Newton
This Chinese dynasty built much of the Great Wall.
What is the Ming Dynasty
This American author wrote The Great Gatsby.
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald
Pablo Picasso is most closely associated with this artistic movement.
What is Cubism
What year did Chekoslovakia split into
Chzec Republic and Slovakia
This branch of biology studies ecosystems and the interactions between organisms and their environments.
What is ecology
He was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II.
Who is Joseph Stalin
This Russian author wrote Lolita.
Who is Vladmir Nabokov
The Nutcracker ballet was composed by this Russian composer.
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to this body of water.
What is the Red Sea
The force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
What is gravity
The Treaty of Versailles officially ended this war.
What is World War I
The ancient epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War is called this.
What is the Iliad
This ancient wonder was located in the city of Babylon.
What are the Hanging Gardens
Who, at age 17, became the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?
Who is Malala Yousafzai