Literature
Science
History
Movies
Technology
100
Name three literary devices
- Allusion
- Diction
- Alliteration
- Allegory
- Colloquialism
- Euphemism
- Flashbacks
- Foreshadowing
- Imagery
- Juxtaposition
- Metaphor/simile
- Personification
- Onomatopoeia
- Symbolism
- Tone
100
How many litres of water are needed to produce 1 pair of jeans? (+/- 100 litres)
7500-8000 litres
100
From which country is Buddhism originated?
Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion with over 520 million followers, or over 7% of the global population, known as Buddhists. Buddhism encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on original teachings attributed to the Buddha and resulting interpreted philosophies. It originated in ancient India as a Sramana tradition sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE, spreading through much of Asia. Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (Pali: "The School of the Elders") and Mahayana (Sanskrit: "The Great Vehicle").
100
Wer hat fuer die Jungs WG Abschiedsparty gekocht?
Ole und Jimmy
100
When was Python released as a programming language?
1991
Python is an interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python's design philosophy emphasizes code readability with its notable use of significant whitespace. Its language constructs and object-oriented approach aim to help programmers write clear, logical code for small and large-scale projects.
Python is dynamically typed and garbage-collected. It supports multiple programming paradigms, including structured (particularly, procedural), object-oriented, and functional programming. Python is often described as a "batteries included" language due to its comprehensive standard library. It is the most popular programming language in the world now.
200
The revolution that "Animal Farm" is an allegory of which revolution in the real world.
The Russia Revolution
The fable reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and then on into the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union.
200
Name at least 3 safety equipment you would expect to see in a science class
eye wash, fire extinguisher, safety goggles, gloves, first aid kit, fire blanket, etc.
200
Who dominated the French and European history from 1799 to 1815?
Napoleon Bonaparte
was a French statesman and military leader who became notorious as an artillery commander during the French Revolution. He led many successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars and was Emperor of the French as Napoleon I from 1804 until 1814 and again briefly in 1815 during the Hundred Days. Napoleon dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions during the Napoleonic Wars. He won many of these wars and a vast majority of his battles, building a large empire that ruled over much of continental Europe before its final collapse in 1815. He is regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in history, and his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide. Napoleon's political and cultural legacy has made him one of the most celebrated and controversial leaders in human history.[
200
Wieviele Jungs sind zur Abschiedsparty der MaedchenWG gekommen?
4
200
How much did the SpaceX Dragon cost to build?
$800MM - 1 Billion
300
Mark Twain wrote this novel (1884) about a boy who goes on a journey on the Mississippi River together with an escaped Slave
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
300
what does this symbol represent
Alpha particle or Alpha decay
Alpha particles, also called alpha rays or alpha radiation, consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a helium-4 nucleus. They are generally produced in the process of alpha decay, but may also be produced in other ways. Alpha particles are named after the first letter in the Greek alphabet, α. The symbol for the alpha particle is α or α2+. Because they are identical to helium nuclei, they are also sometimes written as He2+
or 4
2He2+
indicating a helium ion with a +2 charge (missing its two electrons). If the ion gains electrons from its environment, the alpha particle becomes a normal (electrically neutral) helium atom 4
2He
300
What well known wonder of the ancient world is found in Babylon?
The hanging garden
he Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World listed by Hellenic culture. They were described as a remarkable feat of engineering with an ascending series of tiered gardens containing a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and vines, resembling a large green mountain constructed of mud bricks. It was said to have been built in the ancient city of Babylon, near present-day Hillah, Babil province, in Iraq. The Hanging Gardens' name is derived from the Greek word kremastós (κρεμαστός, lit. "overhanging"), which has a broader meaning than the modern English word "hanging" and refers to trees being planted on a raised structure such as a terrace.
According to one legend, the Hanging Gardens were built alongside a grand palace known as The Marvel of Mankind, by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II (who ruled between 605 and 562 BC), for his Median wife Queen Amytis, because she missed the green hills and valleys of her homeland. This was attested to by the Babylonian priest Berossus, writing in about 290 BC, a description that was later quoted by Josephus. The construction of the Hanging Gardens has also been attributed to the legendary queen Semiramis, who supposedly ruled Babylon in the 9th century BC, and they have been called the Hanging Gardens of Semiramis as an alternative name.
300
When was the Chicargo Worldfair and who won the contract to supply the lightbulbs?
1893
Westinghouse
The World's Columbian Exposition (the official shortened name for the World's Fair: Columbian Exposition,[1] also known as the Chicago World's Fair and Chicago Columbian Exposition) was a world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World in 1492.[2] The centerpiece of the Fair, held in Jackson Park, was a large roughly rectangular water pool representing the voyage Columbus took to the New World.
300
What is Pfishing?
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
Phishing Example: URGENT REQUEST (Email Impersonation)
These are targeted and simple forms of phishing emails designed to get victims to purchase gift cards, or to give up personal email or phone numbers. The "email compromise" gets its name because the attacker mimics the email of a known sender.
400
The Legends of King Arthur and the knights of the round table originate from this period
The Middle Age
400
What is the large cauldron-like hollow that forms shortly after the emptying of a magma chamber/reservoir in a volcanic eruption?
Caldera
400
The law 'An eye for an eye' was originated from which ancient civilization?
Babylon
Hammurabi (c. 1810 – c. 1750 BC) was the sixth king of the First Babylonian dynasty of the Amorite tribe, reigning from c. 1792 BC to c. 1750 BC (according to the Middle Chronology).
Hammurabi is best known for having issued the Code of Hammurabi, which he claimed to have received from Shamash, the Babylonian god of justice. Unlike earlier Sumerian law codes, such as the Code of Ur-Nammu, which had focused on compensating the victim of the crime, the Law of Hammurabi was one of the first law codes to place greater emphasis on the physical punishment of the perpetrator. It prescribed specific penalties for each crime and is among the first codes to establish the presumption of innocence. Although its penalties are extremely harsh by modern standards, they were intended to limit what a wronged person was permitted to do in retribution. The Code of Hammurabi and the Law of Moses in the Torah contain numerous similarities.
400
When and where was Westinghouse Electric was founded?
It was founded by George Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1886.
400
Name two or more technology behind Google Classroom?
Cloud computing and storage, APIs(Application Programming interface), Streaming, Mobile App
500
Name three English literary periods
Old English (Anglo-Saxon) Period (450–1066)
Middle English Period (1066–1500)
The Renaissance (1500–1660)
The Neoclassical Period (1600–1785)
The Romantic Period (1785–1832)
The Victorian Period (1832–1901)
The Edwardian Period (1901–1914)
The Georgian Period (1910–1936)
The Modern Period (1914–?)
The Postmodern Period (1945–?)
500
What is called the tendency of certain genes on the same chromosome to be inherited together?
Gene linkage
Genetic linkage is the tendency of DNA sequences that are close together on a chromosome to be inherited together during the meiosis phase of sexual reproduction. Two genetic markers that are physically near to each other are unlikely to be separated onto different chromatids during chromosomal crossover, and are therefore said to be more linked than markers that are far apart. In other words, the nearer two genes are on a chromosome, the lower the chance of recombination between them, and the more likely they are to be inherited together. Markers on different chromosomes are perfectly unlinked.
Genetic linkage is the most prominent exception to Gregor Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment. The first experiment to demonstrate linkage was carried out in 1905. At the time, the reason why certain traits tend to be inherited together was unknown. Later work revealed that genes are physical structures related by physical distance.
500
What are the two main religions in Japan?
Main religions of Japan: Buddhism came from China during the Asuka Era (592 to 645). Shinto was a local religion based on kami (holy powers) and nature. Eventually, these two religions reconciled and were able to coexist.
500
Name four of Thomas Edison's inventions
Electric Light bulk/lamp, Phonograph, Motion Picture; Telegraphs, circuit directors, Type writing machines, electro-magnet, regulators for machines, Batteries
He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures. These inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and early versions of the electric light bulb, have had a widespread impact on the modern industrialized world. He was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of organized science and teamwork to the process of invention, working with many researchers and employees. He established the first industrial research laboratory.
500
Name three words associated with Cloud Computing?
When the internet was in its infancy the word 'cloud' was used as a metaphor to describe how the complex telephone networks connected. Now, many people and organizations refer to it as 'THE cloud' but it's not a single entity, and it doesn't exist in one just place. So, what exactly is it?
Cloud is a model of computing where servers, networks, storage, development tools, and even applications (apps) are enabled through the internet. Instead of organizations having to make major investments to buy equipment, train staff, and provide ongoing maintenance, some or all of these needs are handled by a cloud service provider.
There are five key characteristics of a cloud computing environment, as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST):
Internet Access
With a public cloud environment, users "plug into" the data and applications via an internet connection giving anytime, anywhere access.
Measured Service
Cloud is often pay-as-you-go, where you only pay for what you use. Think about how a utility company meters how much water, electricity, or gas is used and charges based on consumption. The cloud is the same.
On-Demand Self-Service
Services can be requested and provisioned quickly, without the need for manual setup and configuration.
Shared Resource Pooling
Cloud often uses the multi-tenancy model. This means a single application is shared among several users. So, rather than creating a copy of the application for each user, several users, or "tenants" can configure the application to their specific needs.
Rapid Elasticity
Cloud platforms are elastic. An organization can scale its resource usage levels up or down quickly and easily as needs change.