General Knowledge I
In what year did World War II end?
1945
In which CITY would you find the "Colloseum"
Rome
Which famous British playwright wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?
Shakespeare
Capital of India
New Delhi
What is an ideology?
A set of beliefs, values, and ideas about how society should work and how it should be governed.
Who invented the rocket? (Nations)
Chinese
What does 'chai' mean?
tea
Who was the first President of the United States
George Washington
Which planet is closest to the Earth
Mercury
How do lobsters communicate? Hint: Its disgusting
With urine
Capital of Cuba
Havana
Which philosopher developed the Harm Principle, arguing that individual freedom should only be limited to prevent harm to others?
John Stuart Mill.
What type of aircraft has wings, but no engine or thrust?
Glider
How many types of Bananas are there?
Over 1000
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
The smallest country in the world
Vatican city
How many bones do sharks have?
0
Paris
According to the Harm Principle, when is it legitimate for society or government to restrict a person’s freedom?
When that person’s actions cause harm to others.
What types of airplanes does MIAT fly? (Each type is 100 points)
1) CRJ-700
2) CRJ-900
3) Boeing 767-300ER
4) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner5) Boeing 737-800 NG
6) Boeing 737-8 MAX
7) Boeing 757-200 BCF Freighter
Which three countries produce the most rice in the world?
India, China, and Bangladesh
Who is the Renaissance artist painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michelangelo
What country gave the US the State of Liberty
France
What is acrophobia a fear of?
Heights
Capital of Namibia
Windhoek
In political philosophy, what concept describes an imagined situation where there is no government, laws, or political authority?
State of Nature
How many things need to be checked and adjusted on Mr. Patel's Cessna 172 before he can move it?
While beets can be eaten as a vegetable, they’re also often used to produce what?
Sugar
Where is a shrimp's heart located?
Its head
How many minutes are in a full week?
How many elements are there in the periodic table?
The Capital of Suriname
Paramaribo
Which Enlightenment philosopher introduced the idea of the “General Will,” arguing that legitimate political authority should reflect the collective will of the people?
Jean Jacques Rousseau
What do you think are the Emergency Procedures for an Engine Fire during an Engine Start in a Cessna 172?
1) Continue turning on the engine, sucking as much air as possible into the engine to create an incomustable mixture of air to fuel ratio.
2) If this fails to extinguish the fire, shut off fuel flow, engine power,
3) RUN AWAY
Why did the popularity of sushi spread with the popularity of Buddhism in the 9th-10th century?
Back then Buddhists did not eat meat