Science Wonders
Who is known for formulating the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin.
Who wrote the epic poem "The Odyssey"?
Homer.
Which mountain is the tallest on the African continent?
Mount Kilimanjaro.
Who is the most decorated Olympian (complete name) of all time, with a record number of gold medals?
Michael Phelps.
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart.
Who came up with the formula E=mc2?
Albert Einstein.
What novel features a group of boys stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash?
Lord of the Flies" by William Golding.
Which mountain range spans several European countries, including France, Switzerland, and Italy?
The Alps.
Who is considered the greatest female gymnast of all time (complete name), with multiple Olympic gold medals?
Simone Biles.
What was the significance of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence?
It declared the United States' independence from British rule.
Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen (N2).
What novel deals with moral and philosophical dilemmas through the character of Jean Valjean?
Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo.
Which river flows through the Grand Canyon in the United States?
The Colorado River.
In which sport do athletes compete for the Green Jacket at the Masters Tournament?
Golf.
Who was the leader (complete name) of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Nikita Khrushchev.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au.
What novel features a boy named Holden Caulfield?
The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger.
What is the largest desert in the world by area?
The Antartic desert.
Who is considered the greatest female tennis player of all time, with numerous Grand Slam titles?
Serena Williams (female) or Roger Federer (male).
What event in Europe led to Nelson Mandela's release from prison?
The fall of the Berlin Wall.
What isotope is commonly used in nuclear reactors?
Uranium-235 or, more formally, 235U
Who's the author of the novel, titled "The Picture of Dorian Gray,"?
Oscar Wilde
What country is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun due to its high latitude?
Norway.
Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single FIFA World Cup tournament?
Just Fontaine, with 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup.
What year did the United States declare its independence from Britain?
1776.