Modern Marvels
Which company developed the first commercially successful electric car in the 21st century?
A. Tesla
B. Nissan
C. General Motors
D. Toyota
A) Tesla
Which of the following tools is essential for creating dovetail joints in woodworking?
A. Hammer
B. Pliers
C. Chisel
D. Screwdriver
C) Chisel
What 1970s disco move, made famous by John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, involves pointing one finger upward and the other downward while turning?
A. The Robot
B. The Point Move
C. The Hustle
D. The Sprinkler
B) The Point Move
Which nutrient is essential for maintaining bone density and reducing the risk of osteoporosis in older adults?
A. Vitamin D
B. Iron
C. Vitamin B12
D. Vitamin C
A. Vitamin D
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
A. Yuri Gagarin
B. John Glenn
C. Buzz Aldrin
D. Neil Armstrong
D. Neil Armstrong
What technology is used in smartphones to enable facial recognition?
A. Infrared sensors
B. Ultrasound imaging
C. LIDAR scanning
D. Biometric pattern analysis
D) Biometric pattern analysis
In knitting, what does the abbreviation ‘K2tog’ stand for?
A. Knit two together
B. Knit two stitches separately
C. Knit two rows
D. Knit two times
A) Knit two together
Which dance style, originating in Harlem in the 1930s, is known for its aerial moves and high-energy footwork?
A. The Foxtrot
B. The Lindy Hop
C. The Waltz
D. The Tango
B) The Lindy Hop
What is the recommended amount of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week for adults aged 65 and older?
A. 150 minutes
B. 200 minutes
C. 60 minutes
D. 300 minutes
A. 150 minutes
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
A. New Zealand
B. United States
C. United Kingdom
D. Canada
A. New Zealand
Which material is commonly used in flexible electronic displays?
A. Silicon carbide
B. Liquid crystal
C. Polymer OLED
D. Graphene
C) Polymer OLED
Which plant is commonly used to create natural dyes in fabric crafts?
A. Rosemary
B. Basil
C. Lavender
D. Indigo
D) Indigo
Which 1980s street dance style, rooted in funk and hip-hop culture, features sudden muscle contractions and fluid robotic movements, and was often showcased in movies like Breakin’ and Beat Street?
A. The Running Man
B. The Moonwalk
C. Popping and Locking
D. The Cabbage Patch
C) Popping and Locking
Which of the following practices is most effective in improving sleep quality for seniors?
A. Taking long naps during the day
B. Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule
C. Watching television in bed
D. Drinking caffeine in the evening
B. Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule
Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor?
A. Sidney Poitier
B. Jamie Foxx
C. Denzel Washington
D. Morgan Freeman
A. Sidney Poitier
What innovation allows smart thermostats to learn user behavior and adjust temperatures automatically?
A. Infrared temperature sensors
B. Voice recognition software
C. Bluetooth connectivity
D. Machine learning algorithms
D) Machine learning algorithms
Which type of thimble is specifically designed for use in quilting to push needles through multiple layers of fabric?
A. Tailor’s thimble
B. Open-sided thimble
C. Leather thimble
D. Rubber thimble
B) Open-sided thimble
Which dance, popularized in the 1960s on American Bandstand, involved a twisting motion and was often performed to Motown hits?
A. The Mashed Potato
B. The Electric Slide
C. The Twist
D. The Jitterbug
A) The Mashed Potato
Which type of exercise is particularly beneficial for improving balance and preventing falls in older adults?
A. Swimming
B. Cycling
C. Weightlifting
D. Tai Chi
D. Tai Chi
Which invention is credited as the first successful powered airplane?
A. The Wright Flyer
B. The Spirit of St. Louis
C. The Concorde
D. The Boeing 707
A. The Wright Flyer
Which breakthrough technology enables real-time language translation in some modern earbuds?
A. Augmented reality
B. Blockchain
C. Neural networks
D. Quantum computing
C) Neural networks
Which of the following is a common stitch used in embroidery to outline shapes?
A. Backstitch
B. Running stitch
C. Satin stitch
D. French knot
A) Backstitch
Which 1920s dance, associated with flappers and jazz music, featured energetic kicks and was considered rebellious at the time?
A. The Hustle
B. The Charleston
C. The Jitterbug
D. The Swing
B) The Charleston
Why is staying hydrated especially important for older adults?
A. They sweat more than younger people
B. They have a higher metabolism
C. They require more water to digest food
D. They are more prone to dehydration due to reduced thirst sensation
D. They are more prone to dehydration due to reduced thirst sensation
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
A. Rosalind Franklin
B. Jane Goodall
C. Marie Curie
D. Ada Lovelace
C. Marie Curie