Ancient History
What was the primary language spoken in Ancient Rome?
Latin
What is the center of an atom called?
The nucleus
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 5 inches and a width of 3 inches?
16 inches
Which ocean is the largest and deepest on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Who wrote the famous play Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What large Roman amphitheater, completed in 80 AD, was famous for hosting brutal gladiator battles and mock naval fights?
The Colosseum
What type of rock is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Igneous rock
What do you call an angle that is exactly 90 degrees?
A right angle
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River (though some scientists argue the Amazon)
What is the term for a word that means the opposite of another word?
An antonym
What ancient civilization built the Pyramids of Giza?
The Ancient Egyptians
What is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy?
Photosynthesis
What is the square root of 81?
9
Which country is both a country and its own continent?
Australia
In the Percy Jackson series, who is Percy’s Olympian father?
Poseidon
What massive structure was built in northern China to protect the empire from invasions?
The Great Wall of China
Which planet in our solar system is known for its massive, visible rings made of ice and rock?
Saturn
If a train travels at 60 miles per hour, how many miles will it travel in 3 hours?
180 miles.
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
What do you call a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as"?
A simile
Which famous ancient civilization is credited with inventing the first democratic government?
Ancient Greece (specifically Athens)
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the top number of a fraction called?
The numerator.
In which mountain range would you find Mount Everest?
The Himalayas
What is the name of the wizarding school that Harry Potter attends?
Hogwarts