Science 1
What is a hybrid animal?
An animal that is a mixture of two different species.
What are vaccines?
Vaccines are a type of medicene that gives you a weakened type of virus so your body can learn how to fight it.
Where did the Vikings come from? Why could they attack England so easily?
Vikings came from Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark, Norway etc) England was easy to invade as there was no strong king, and they were not united.
When you write the history essay, should you write about imaginary examples or ideas?
NO!
Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
What is a "Common Ancestor"?
Or
An ancestor that many other species came from.
Name one microorganism. Give one example of how it can be harmful and helpful.
Bacteria can be used to make cheese or kimchi. Bacteriophages (viruses) can be used to kill bacteria and protect us from illness. Fungi can be used to make antibiotics, beer and wine. Also used in breadmaking.
Pick a page or a squire and describe what they do.
A page was a knight-in-training. They learned how to put on armour and carry shields. They also looked after horses.
A squire was a servant to one particular knight. They looked after that knights horse and helped him (or her) put on their armour. They also cleaned weapons etc and learn how to fight. A squire also learns manners and proper etiquette.
When you write a history essay, which comes first: explanation or example?
Which is the only continent on the world that has zero countries?
Antarctica
Which of the following is NOT true about antibiotic resistance?
A. Bacteria can evolve resistance, and pass that resistance to other bacteria.
B. It is easy to solve because doctors can use any chemical to kill bacteria.
C. Farmers and patients have helped cause antibiotic resistance.
D. Many people across the world need to work together to solve this issue.
B! It is not easy to solve antibiotic resistance because you can't use any chemical you want to kill bacteria. This is because these chemicals could be harmful to humans!
Why aren't viruses living things?
Viruses aren't complex enough. They don't complete all the processes that living things do. They are too simple!
Which Frankish King became a Christian, and why?
Clovis was the Frankish king that became Christian. He converted because his wife wanted him to. He also thought God would help him win battles.
Why did the Islamic Army invade Spain?
They wanted to conquer Spain for Islam.
What is the only mammal capable of flight?
The bat
What is the difference between bacteria and protists?
Protists have a nucleus in their cell, but bacteria do not.
Give an example of a good mutation and explain why.
Giraffes having long necks so they can eat leaves that are higher on trees!
When Tariq Bin Ziyad got to Spain, what did he make his soldiers do?
Tariq told his men to burn their ships, so they could not run away from the battle. The invasion would either succeed or they would die, etc.
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
William, the Norman king.
What is the only species of bird that can fly backward?
A hummingbird!
What is divergent evolution?
This is when living things evolve separately in different places.
Give an example of a bad mutation and explain why.
Giraffes having short necks, meaning they have a harder time getting food from high places.
Why did Eric the Red leave Iceland? Why did he call his new country 'Greenland
Eric the Red had to leave Iceland because he killed his neighbor. He found a new land and called it Greenland. However, Greenland is icy and cold so he called it Greenland to make it seem more appealing, to get people to come and settle there.
What was the Battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings was a battle for the English throne. It happened in 1066.
How many bones are in the human body?
206