World History
What famous ship sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg?
The Titanic
What kind of energy do we get from eating food?
Chemical energy
True or False: All matter has mass and takes up space.
True
What animal has black and white stripes?
Zebra
What is the name of the city where the Eiffel Tower is located?
Paris
In which country did the Olympic Games start?
Greece
What is the energy we get from moving air called?
Wind energy
Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a fixed volume?
Liquid
Which bird can mimic human speech?
Parrot
What city has a big clock called Big Ben?
London
Who was the Egyptian queen known for her beauty and power?
Cleopatra
What kind of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?
Potential energy
What is it called when a solid changes into a liquid?
Melting
Which animal can sleep standing up?
Horse (also: cow, flamingo)
What is the only continent with no permanent residents?
Antarctica
What powerful empire was ruled by Julius Caesar?
The Roman Empire
What is the process of turning sunlight into energy called?
Solar power or Solar energy
What process changes water vapor back into liquid water?
Condensation
What do you call animals that eat only plants?
Herbivores
Which desert is the largest in the world?
Sahara Desert
Who sailed across the ocean in 1492 and found the Americas (for Europe)?
Christopher Columbus
What do we call energy that comes from the heat inside the Earth?
Geothermal energy
What is the name of the change when a solid turns directly into a gas?
Sublimation
What do you call animals that are active at night?
Nocturnal animals
What city is home to the Taj Mahal?
Agra