Social Studies
Who was the famous Roman general who declared himself "Dictator for Life," effectively ending the Roman Republic and leading to the start of the Roman Empire?
Julius Caesar
Which celestial body has the greatest influence on the tides in Earth's oceans?
The Moon
You are at a store in Indianapolis and see a sign that says "25% Off." Which fraction is equivalent to 25%
1/4
New health studies released on February 12, 2026, suggest that 6th graders need a specific "right mix" of something in their diet to help their brains grow. What is it?
Protein
In the world of science, some fruits are classified as berries, and some aren't. Which of these is actually a berry? A) Strawberry B) Raspberry C) Banana D) Blackberry
C) Bananas
During the Middle Ages, what was the 'Black Death'?
The Plague
In a food web, which group of organisms is responsible for breaking down dead plants and animals and returning nutrients to the soil?
Decomposers
What is the result of 3/4 divided by 1/2?
6/4 or 1 1/2
The 2026 Olympic cauldron in Milan was inspired by a famous Italian artist and inventor from the Renaissance. Who was it?
da Vinci
Which animal is known as the only mammal capable of true powered flight?
Bats
In the Roman Republic, which group of officials was elected to protect the rights of the common people (Plebeians)
Tribunes
which of these is the primary cause of Earth's seasons?
The tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun
Evaluate the following expression: 10 + 2 x (5 - 3)^2
18
On February 18, 2026, Italian speed skater Arianna Fontana made sports history. Why was her medal win so special?
Most medals in Italian history ever
In the Harry Potter series, what is the name of the train that takes students to school?
The Hogwarts Express
Ancient Greece was divided into independent communities that had their own laws and government. What were these communities called?
City-States
Which type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band or a compressed spring?
Elastic Potential Energy
In a triangle, two of the interior angles measure 50 and 60. What is the measure of the third angle?
70
On February 13, 2026, astronaut Sophie Adenot arrived at the International Space Station. She is the first woman from which country to go to space in over 20 years?
France
If you could drive a car at 60 mph upward into the sky, roughly how long would it take to reach outer space? A) One hour B) One week C) One month D) One year
A) One Hour
Signed in 1215, which document was the first to limit the power of the English King and influenced the idea of "due process"?
Magna Carta
What happens to the molecules of a substance when its thermal energy increases?
If you start at the origin (0,0) and move 4 units to the left and 3 units up, in which Quadrant will you be located?
Quadrant II
The official mascots for the 2026 Winter Games are two siblings named Milo and Tina. What kind of animals are they?
Ermines (weasels)
What is the strongest muscle in the human body relative to its size?
The Jaw Muscle