Name the Dynasty
This dynasty was a conquest dynasty ruled by Mongols
Yuan Dynasty
Translate: 豈有此理
"There is no such logic" aka "Nonsense!"
True or false: Dihydrogen monoxide is an extremely dangerous compound, excessive consumption or excessive skin contact can both lead to death.
True. Yes, too much water can kill you.
Who performed at the Superbowl in 2020
The Weeknd
This famous emperor is known for being the first to end China's feudal period and to claim the title of 皇帝. Being a zealous follower of the Legalist philosophy, his dynasty would promptly die by the second generation as popular uprisings erupted throughout China. What is his name?
嬴政 (Yin Zheng) or 趙政(Zhao Zheng), 秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang) is title.
The 安史之亂 (Anshi rebellion) happened during this dynasty and ended its golden age
Tang Dynasty
Translate: 水落石出
literally "water falls and rocks are exposed", this idiom means "to make the truth clear and apparent"
Which enzyme is commonly known as the "Guardian of the Genome"?
p53
Who sings the song Happy
Pharrell Williams
This famous imperial concubine is ranked in the top 4 of China's "historic beauties". Originally married to one of the emperor's sons, the emperor apparently decided she was wasted on his son :/. Her brother used her favor with the emperor in order to gain power for himself and was notoriously corrupt. She is often (unfairly) blamed for the emperor's own uselessness and was therefore killed in a palace coup when the Crown Prince siezed power. What is her name?
楊玉環 Yang Yuhuan、楊太真 Yang Taizen(more commonly known as 楊貴妃, but that is a title, not name.)
This dynasty is known for its heavy reliance on palace eunuchs and secret police to maintain its rule
Ming Dynasty
Translate: 學而時習之，不亦樂乎
a quote from Confucius, this means "It is a pleasure to learn new things often."
Yes or no: Does genetically-modified popcorn exist?
No. Although GMO corn is quite popular, only specialized types of corn are used for popcorn, none of which exist in GMO variants.
What is the name of the recently passed away host of jeopardy
Alex Trebek
This famous general of the Song dynasty is known for defeating and turning back the Jurchen Jin Dynasty after they conquered the original Song capital. He was later accused of treason and executed by the Song emperor, but popular opinion has deified him. What is his name?
岳飛 Yue Fei, 岳鵬舉 Yue Pengju
This dynasty was the first Chinese dynasty founded after the end of the Roman Empire
Qing Dynasty
Translate: 風蕭蕭兮易水寒，壯士一去兮不復還 or 风萧萧兮易水寒，壮士一去兮不复还 (Fēng xiāoxiāo xī yì shuǐ hán, zhuàngshì yī qù xī bù fù huán)
A famous poem by one of the assassins sent to kill Qin Shi Huang (he failed), it means "The wind blows over the cold waters of the River Yi, the brave man departs not to return".
What type of virus is covid-19? (DNA or RNA, single or double stranded)
Single-stranded RNA (ssRNA)
What were the 2 movies that were mixed up in the 2017 oscars for best picture
La La Land and Moonlight
This famous strategist of the Three Kingdoms period worked for the Shu kingdom and is credited with repeatedly defeating the forces of Cao Cao. Some of his most famous accomplishments include defeating an army known for its impenetrable armor by burning them alive, scaring off an enemy army by opening his gates, and winning a battle after his own death. What is his name?
諸葛亮(Zhuge Liang), 諸葛孔明(Zhuge Kongming)
This dynasty's founding emperor is the origin of the saying "黃袍加身" (The yellow robe is forced upon me)
Song Dynasty
Translate: 萬籟停吹奏 支頤聽秋水問蜉蝣 or 万籁停吹奏 支颐听秋水问蜉蝣 (Wànlài tíng chuīzòu zhī yí tīng qiūshuǐ wèn fúyóu)
"As all draws to a close, listen to the waters of autumn deep in thought, ask the mayflies a question about the shortness of life"
Which of these molecules will move faster in a column chromatography: beta-carotene or lycopene?
Beta-carotene
Who won best actor in a leadng role in the 2020 oscars OR who won actress in a leading role in the 2020 oscars
Best actor: Joaquin Phoenix
Best actress: Renee Zellweger
This famous emperor of the Ming dynasty is notorious for being a massive womanizer (rumoured to be bisexual and to have forcibly taken wives of officials) and for wasting money on luxuries and giving himself many extraneous titles, he nevertheless was decisive in purging corrupt officials and defeating nomadic tribes which raided China before dying at the age of 29. What is his name?
朱厚照 (Zhu Hozao, also known as 正德帝Zhengde Di、明武宗 Ming Wuzong, however those are titles not name)