Science
The pH of a neutral solution at 25°C is:
A) 0
B) 5
C) 7
D) 14
7
This type of pan has low sides and is perfect for flipping pancakes or sautéing vegetables.
A) Stockpot
B) Saucepan
C) Skillet
D) Dutch oven
Skillet
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 resulted in the conquest of England by:
A) Vikings
B) Romans
C) Normans
D) Franks
Normans
How many players from one team are on the court at a time in a standard NBA game?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
5
Which is colder? 0°C or 32°F
A) 0°C
B) 32°F
C) They are the same
D) Depends on humidity
They are the same
This layer of Earth is made of solid iron and nickel.
A) Outer core
B) Inner core
C) Mantle
D) Crust
Inner core
If a grease fire starts in a pan, you should do THIS first.
A) Pour water on it
B) Cover it with a lid
C) Move it to the sink
D) Add flour
Cover it with a lid
Which French king was known as the “Sun King”?
A) Louis XIV
B) Louis XVI
C) Napoleon Bonaparte
D) Charles X
Louis XIV
Which player holds the NBA record for most career points scored?
A) Michael Jordan
B) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
C) LeBron James
D) Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded in this country.
A) Norway
B) Sweden
C) Switzerland
D) Denmark
Sweden
Heat transfer through direct contact is called:
A) Convection
B) Radiation
C) Conduction
D) Refraction
Conduction
This egg style is cooked on one side until the white sets but the yolk remains runny.
A) Scrambled
B) Hard-boiled
C) Sunny-side up
D) Poached
Sunny-side up
Operation Barbarossa was Nazi Germany’s invasion of which country?
A) France
B) Poland
C) Soviet Union
D) United Kingdom
Soviet Union
Which team completed the only perfect season (undefeated, including playoffs) in the Super Bowl era?
A) Chicago Bears (1985)
B) New England Patriots (2007)
C) Pittsburgh Steelers (1978)
D) Miami Dolphins (1972)
Miami Dolphins (1972)
This spice, made from dried and ground chili peppers, is commonly used in Hungarian cuisine.
A) Turmeric
B) Paprika
C) Cumin
D) Coriander
Paprika
Water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes primarily because of this factor.
A) Increased oxygen
B) Lower atmospheric pressure
C) Higher humidity
D) Solar radiation
Lower atmospheric pressure
This small knife is ideal for peeling fruits and detailed cutting work.
A) Cleaver
B) Paring knife
C) Serrated knife
D) Carving knife
Paring knife
Which Chinese dynasty built most of the existing Great Wall structures seen today?
A) Tang Dynasty
B) Ming Dynasty
C) Qing Dynasty
D) Han Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Which NHL team has won the most Stanley Cup championships?
A) Toronto Maple Leafs
B) Detroit Red Wings
C) Chicago Blackhawks
D) Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Grammy Awards are presented by this organization.
A) American Music Association
B) Recording Academy
C) Billboard
D) MTV
Recording Academy
If you drop a heavy ball and a light ball at the same time (ignoring air resistance), which hits the ground first?
A) Heavy ball
B) Light ball
C) Both at the same time
D) Depends on size
Both at the same time
The safe refrigerator temperature should be at or below:
A) 10°C
B) 8°C
C) 4°C
D) 0°C
4°C
This empire, founded by Osman I around 1299, lasted until 1922.
A) Mughal Empire
B) Byzantine Empire
C) Ottoman Empire
D) Persian Empire
Ottoman Empire
This athlete won Olympic gold in the decathlon and later became a television personality and advocate for transgender rights.
A) Carl Lewis
B) Ashton Eaton
C) Caitlyn Jenner
D) Bruce Baumgartner
Caitlyn Jenner
The Nobel Prize in Physics was first awarded in this year.
A) 1895
B) 1901
C) 1910
D) 1923
1901