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200
Who is the author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy?
J.R.R. Tolkien - J.R.R. Tolkien (born January 3, 1892, Bloemfontein, South Africa—died September 2, 1973, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England) was an English writer and scholar who achieved fame with his children's book The Hobbit (1937) and his richly inventive epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings (1954–55).
200
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H20 - Water is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula H₂O. It is a transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance. It is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of all known living organisms.
200
What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest - Mount Everest, known locally as Sagarmatha or Qomolangma, is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point.
200
The first ten amendments of the US Constitution are known by what other name?
The Bill of Rights - The Bill of Rights outlines fundamental individual rights and liberties protected by the Constitution, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press, which are enshrined in the first ten amendments.
200
Who is Luke Skywalker's father?
Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) - He is Force-sensitive and skilled with a lightsaber. In Return of the Jedi, a dying Yoda confirms to Luke, that Darth Vader (formerly Anakin Skywalker) is actually his father, despite Luke's belief that Vader's claim to fatherhood in The Empire Strikes Back was a ruse to pull Luke to the dark side.
300
Manga are a type of comics from what country?
Japan - Manga (漫画, IPA: [maŋga]) are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art.
300
What organ in the human body is primarily responsible for pumping blood?
Heart - The primary responsibility of the heart is to pump blood throughout the circulatory system. As the center of the circulatory system, the heart is an essential organ for maintaining the overall functioning of the body.
300
Which country has the largest population in the world?
India - As of July 1, 2024, India has the largest population in the world, with 1,409,128,296 people. China is second with 1,416,043,270 people, and the United States is third with 336,673,595 people.
300
Who was the first ruler of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan - Genghis Khan (1162–1227 C.E.), the founder of the Mongol Empire, is widely regarded as one of the most successful military commanders in world history.
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300
From which direction does the sun rise?
East - Every day, the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars appear to rise in the east and set in the west. Actually, these celestial objects aren't moving that fast, but Earth is. It spins on its axis from west to east approximately every 24 hours. Because we are standing on Earth's surface, we move along with it.
400
Who wrote the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”, published in 1960?
Harper Lee - Nelle Harper Lee was an American novelist whose 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and became a classic of modern American literature.
400
Which vitamin is produced when a person is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D - Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin that has been produced on this earth for more than 500 million years. During exposure to sunlight 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin absorbs UV B radiation and is converted to previtamin D3 which in turn isomerizes into vitamin D3.
400
What is the name of the longest river in Africa?
The Nile - The Nile is the longest river in Africa and the second longest river in the world, with 6,695 kilometres. Its basin spans 3,349,000 square kilometres, approximately 10% of the surface area of Africa.
400
What political party was Mao Zedong the leader of?
The Chinese Communist Party - Mao also served as the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1943 until his death, and as the party's de facto leader from 1935. His theories, which he advocated as a Chinese adaptation of Marxism–Leninism, are known as Maoism.
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400
What war led to the death by guillotine of Marie Antoinette?
French Revolution - Marie Antoinette's trial began on 14 October 1793; two days later, she was convicted by the Revolutionary Tribunal of high treason and executed by beheading by guillotine on 16 October 1793 at the Place de la Révolution during the French Revolution.
500
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis - The first book of the Bible is called "Genesis," which is derived from the Greek word meaning "in the beginning," reflecting the book's focus on the creation story and the early history of humanity, including the accounts of Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, and the origins of the Jewish people; it is considered the foundational text of both the Old Testament in Christianity and the Hebrew Bible. 
500
Diabetes develops as the result of a problem with which specific organ in the body?
Pancreas - Diabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. It develops when your pancreas doesn't make enough insulin or any at all, or when your body isn't responding to the effects of insulin properly. 
500
What country is this?
Brazil - Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest and easternmost country in South America and Latin America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and one of the most populated countries. Its capital is Brasília, and its most populous city is São Paulo.
500
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo - The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo. Commissioned by Pope Julius II, Michelangelo painted a series of frescoes on the chapel ceiling depicting scenes from the Bible's Old Testament, most notably including the "Creation of Adam".
500
When was "Oops...I Did It Again" by Britney Spears released?
2000 - I Did It Again" is a pop song recorded by American singer Britney Spears from her second studio album of the same name. It was released on April 11, 2000, by Jive Records as the lead single from the album, and her sixth single overall. It was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub.
600
In George Orwell’s Animal Farm, what was the name of the pig leader?
Napoleon - Napoleon is a Berkshire boar who gradually takes control of the farm after the animals rebel against their human owner, becoming the tyrannical leader.
600
What is it called when you make light change direction by passing it through a lens?
Refraction - Refraction occurs when light travels from one medium to another, causing it to change speed and consequently bend its path. Lenses are designed to manipulate this bending of light by their curved surfaces, allowing them to focus or diverge light rays.
600
In what ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?
Atlantic Ocean - The Bermuda Triangle is located in the Atlantic Ocean. More specifically, it's situated in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean.
600
Who is commonly referred to as the person who created the first printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg - Johannes Gutenberg is known for having designed and built the first known mechanized printing press in Europe. In 1455, he used it to print the Gutenberg Bible, which is one of the earliest books in the world to be printed from movable type.
600
Which Peanuts character always plays the piano?
Schroeder - A moody musical genius, Schroeder has been playing the piano since before he could walk. He also enjoys baseball and being with friends, but he's never happier than when playing a Beethoven piece—even if the black keys of his piano are just painted on.
700
Which book holds the record of being the most stolen book from public libraries?
The Guinness Book of World Records (the Bible is acceptable answer) - The Guinness Book of World Records holds the record for being the most stolen book from public libraries. The Bible is also frequently stolen from libraries.
700
How long is an eon?
A billion years - An eon is a period of time equal to one billion years or 1,000,000,000 years. The word is of Greek origin and approximately translates to "age."
700
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa - Ottawa, city, capital of Canada, located in southeastern Ontario. In the eastern extreme of the province, Ottawa is situated on the south bank of the Ottawa River across from Gatineau, Quebec, at the confluence of the Ottawa (Outaouais), Gatineau, and Rideau rivers.
700
What was the document that President Abraham Lincoln issued in 1863 to abolish slavery in the Confederate states?
The Emancipation Proclamation - President Lincoln issued the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that as of January 1, 1863 "all persons held as slaves within any State, or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free."
700
In the car industry, what does "BMW" stand for?
Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke) - It's a German acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke, which translates to Bavarian Motor Works in English. To learn more about this legendary luxury brand, read on below.
800
A Shakespearean sonnet consists of how many lines?
14 - A sonnet is a poetic form with a fixed structure of 14 lines, and the type most commonly associated with Shakespeare is known as a Shakespearean sonnet.
800
Aspirin comes from the bark of what tree?
A willow - Willow leaves and bark contain salicin which is the active ingredient that dulls pain. Most histories of aspirin include four-thousand-year-old Sumerian tablets that mention willow as pain relief. It was also used by the ancient Chinese and Greeks.
800
Which is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world still standing?
The Great Pyramid of Giza - Of the seven wonders, only the Pyramid of Giza, which is also by far the oldest of the wonders, still remains standing, while the others have been destroyed over the centuries.
800
Who sent Christopher Columbus to explore the New World?
King Ferdinand of Spain - In the April 1492 "Capitulations of Santa Fe", King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella promised Columbus that if he succeeded he would be given the rank of Admiral of the Ocean Sea and appointed Viceroy and Governor of all the new lands he might claim for Spain.
800
What is the longest venomous snake in the world?
King Cobra - The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a species complex of snakes endemic to Asia. With an average of 3.18 to 4 m (10.4 to 13.1 ft) and a record length of 5.85 m (19.2 ft), it is the world's longest venomous snake and among the heaviest.
900
Mark Twain’s 1885 novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was set along which river?
The Mississippi River - At the book's heart is the journey of Huck and his friend Jim, a runaway enslaved person, down the Mississippi River on a raft. Jim runs away because he is about to be sold and separated from his wife and children, and Huck goes with him to help him get to Ohio and freedom.
900
What inorganic molecule is produced by lightning?
Ozone - The primary inorganic molecule produced by lightning is ozone (O3), which is formed when lightning breaks apart oxygen molecules in the atmosphere, causing them to recombine into ozone molecules.
900
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City - Vatican City holds the title as the world's smallest country, with an area of just 0.17 square mile (0.44 square km). As a point of comparison, the largest country in the world, Russia, is almost 39 million times bigger. Close behind Vatican City is Monaco, measuring 0.8 square mile (2.1 square km).
900
What was the name of the series of programs and projects President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted during The Great Depression?
The New Deal - Roosevelt believed that the depression was caused by inherent market instability, and that massive government intervention was necessary to rationalize and stabilize the economy. During Roosevelt's first hundred days in office and continuing until 1935, he introduced a series of initiatives termed the "First New Deal".
900
Which artist painted The Birth of Venus?
Sandro Botticelli - The Birth of Venus is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous and appreciated works of art. Painted by Sandro Botticelli between 1482 and 1485, it has become a landmark of XV century Italian painting, so rich in meaning and allegorical references to antiquity.
1000
Released on April 5, 1974, what was Stephen King’s first published novel?
Carrie - Stephen King's first novel, “Carrie,” is published. On April 5, 1974, Stephen King, a Maine high school teacher who had been writing on evenings and weekends, sees his first full-length novel, Carrie, published. The release by Doubleday & Co. becomes a bestseller and inspires a movie of the same name.
1000
What islands were extensively studied by Charles Darwin?
The Galapagos Islands - Charles Darwin extensively studied the Galápagos Islands during his voyage on the HMS Beagle, which is where he made key observations that contributed significantly to his theory of evolution by natural selection.
1000
Which European country has the highest number of castles per square mile?
Wales - Wales is the country with the most castles per square mile. Despite its small size, Wales had over 600 castles.
1000
Who nailed (or mailed) his 95 theses to the Catholic Church in 1517?
Martin Luther - The Reformation is said to have begun when Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517.
1000
In "Die Hard," which building becomes the site of Hans Gruber's hostage situation?
Nakatomi Plaza - He is driven to Nakatomi Plaza by a limo driver, Argyle, who offers to wait for McClane in the garage. While McClane washes himself, the tower is seized by the German radical Hans Gruber and his heavily armed team, including Karl and Theo.
