Science Corner
Which part of the cell contains genetic material?
A) Ribosome
B) Cytoplasm
C) Nucleus
D) Cell wall
Nucleus
Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
A) Brazil
B) Italy
C) Argentina
D) Uruguay
Uruguay
Which spice is obtained from the dried stigma of a flower?
A) Turmeric
B) Saffron
C) Paprika
D) Clove
Saffron
Which document limited the power of the English king in 1215?
A) Bill of Rights
B) Magna Carta
C) Declaration of Independence
D) Habeas Corpus
Magna Carta
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
A) United Kingdom
B) Germany
C) France
D) Italy
France
Which unit is used to measure electric current?
A) Volt
B) Ohm
C) Watt
D) Ampere
Ampere
Which Grand Slam tournament is played on grass courts?
A) US Open
B) Australian Open
C) French Open
D) Wimbledon
Wimbledon
Which grain is traditionally used to make risotto?
A) Basmati
B) Arborio
C) Jasmine
D) Brown rice
Arborio
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
A) Ottoman Empire
B) Roman Empire
C) Persian Empire
D) Mongol Empire
Mongol Empire
Which metal is used in electrical wiring?
A) Iron
B) Aluminum
C) Copper
D) Zinc
Copper
Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
A) Thermometer
B) Barometer
C) Hygrometer
D) Anemometer
Barometer
Which color card results in a player being sent off in soccer?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Yellow
D) Red
Red
Which herb is traditionally used in pesto sauce?
A) Parsley
B) Cilantro
C) Oregano
D) Basil
Basil
Which ship carried the Pilgrims to North America in 1620?
A) Santa Maria
B) Mayflower
C) Beagle
D) Endeavour
Mayflower
Which day is celebrated as Earth Day?
A) March 22
B) April 22
C) May 5
D) June 5
April 22
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
A) Nucleus
B) Chloroplast
C) Mitochondria
D) Golgi apparatus
Mitochondria
Which sport uses a puck instead of a ball?
A) Lacrosse
B) Field Hockey
C) Ice Hockey
D) Polo
Ice Hockey
Which country is famous for feta cheese?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Greece
D) Spain
Greece
Which ancient code of laws was created by a Babylonian king?
A) Twelve Tables
B) Justinian Code
C) Hammurabi’s Code
D) Napoleonic Code
Hammurabi’s Code
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
A) China
B) Thailand
C) South Korea
D) Japan
Japan
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Medulla
D) Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
Which race is known as the “Run for the Roses.”
A) Preakness Stakes
B) Belmont Stakes
C) Kentucky Derby
D) Royal Ascot
Kentucky Derby
Which beverage is known as chai in India?
A) Coffee
B) Hot chocolate
C) Tea
D) Milk
Tea
Which empire built roads across Europe, Africa, and Asia?
A) Persian Empire
B) Mongol Empire
C) Roman Empire
D) Byzantine Empire
Roman Empire
Which color is formed by mixing red and blue?
A) Green
B) Orange
C) Purple
D) Brown
Purple