Introducing History
Introducing ELA
CNN 10
Cheese Pizza Day
Random Trivia
100
Please name one expectation that both the student and the teacher are supposed to follow
A) Differentiated Learning
B) Open to learning from each other
C) Wear a school uniform
D) Manage the classroom
B) Open to learning from each other
100
Which part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
A) Verb
B) Noun
C) Adjective
D) Pronoun
B) Noun
100
According to the study mentioned in the video, what health benefit was observed in London children following the implementation of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (0:39 - 1:13)?
A) An increase in physical activity levels due to new bike paths
B) A 5% reduction in the number of children with clinically impaired lung function
C) A significant improvement in overall heart rate variability
D) A 10% decrease in reported cases of seasonal allergies.
B) A 5% reduction in the number of children with clinically impaired lung function
100
On which date in September is National Cheese Pizza Day officially celebrated each year in the United States?
A) September 1
B) September 5
C) September 15
D) September 25
B) September 5
100
Which ubiquitous kitchen appliance did Percy Spencer invent after a radar experiment melted a candy bar in his pocket?
A) Toaster
B) Microwave oven
C) Refrigerator
D) Electric kettle
B) Microwave oven
200
What was this ancient greek artifact?
A. Steering wheel
B. Gears to a machine
C. One of world's first clocks
D. A weapon of some sort
C. One of the world's first clocks
200
Which punctuation mark should always go at the end of a sentence that asks a question?
A) Period (.)
B) Exclamation point (!)
C) Question mark (?)
D) Comma (,)
C) Question mark (?)
200
Why do researchers at the Humboldt Conservation Center in Chile use special fabric suits for injured penguins?
A) To keep them warm in the cold ocean water.
B) To prevent them from picking at their surgical stitches.
C) To camouflage them from predators in the wild.
D) To make it easier for keepers to identify them.
B) To prevent them from picking at their surgical stitches.
200
Which stretchable cheese, traditionally made in Naples from water buffalo milk, serves as the standard cheese topping on classic cheese pizzas?
A) Cheddar
B) Mozzarella
C) Provolone
D) Gouda
B) Mozzarella
200
Which revolutionary antibiotic did Sir Alexander Fleming discover after accidentally leaving a Petri dish exposed to mold while away on vacation?
A) Penicillin
B) Aspirin
C) Insulin
D) Amoxicillin
A) Penicillin
300
Who said the following quote:
“History never looks like history when you are living through it”
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. William Gardner
C. Aristotle
D. William Tell
B. William Gardner
300
What do we call two words that have opposite meanings, such as "hot" and "cold"?
A) Synonyms
B) Homophones
C) Compound words
D) Antonyms
D) Antonyms
300
According to the information shared in this episode, what percentage of the world's population has naturally red hair?
A) 8%
B) 2%
C) 15%
D) 25%
B) 2%
300
Which famous cheese pizza—topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil—was created in 1889 to showcase the green, white, and red colors of the Italian flag?
A) Margherita
B) Marinara
C) Four Cheese (Quattro Formaggi)
D) Sicilian
A) Margherita
300
Which pliable modeling toy was originally manufactured and sold in the 1930s as a compound to clean soot off wallpaper?
A) Silly Putty
B) Slime
C) Play-Doh
D) Kinetic Sand
C) Play-Doh
400
Which of the following best defines an artifact?
A) A preserved plant or animal skeleton from millions of years ago
B) An object made, modified, or used by humans in the past
C) A map showing landforms, rivers, and country borders
D) A naturally occurring rock or mineral formation
B) An object made, modified, or used by humans in the past
400
In a story, what term describes where and when the events take place?
A) Plot
B) Setting
C) Theme
D) Character
B) Setting
400
According to the video, which specific capability of the new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to help scientists better understand dark matter and dark energy (1:54-2:07)?
A) It can view space objects from the Earth's surface.
B) It can survey the sky up to 1,000 times faster than the Hubble telescope.
C) It is designed to capture high-definition video of the sun.
D) It uses a new type of fuel that lasts for over 50 years.
B) It can survey the sky up to 1,000 times faster than the Hubble telescope.
400
Which major American pizza chain popularized adding extra cheese directly into the outer dough ring when it introduced "Stuffed Crust" pizza in 1995?
A) Domino's
B) Papa Johns
C) Pizza Hut
D) Little Caesars
C) Pizza Hut
400
Which snack staple did chef George Crum invent in 1853 after a picky customer repeatedly sent back fried potatoes for being cut too thick?
A) French fries
B) Potato chips
C) Tater tots
D) Hash browns
B) Potato chips
500
Which artist performed as the solo headliner during the Super Bowl LVII (57) Halftime Show in 2023?
A) Beyoncé
B) Rihanna
C) Katy Perry
D) Lady Gaga
B) Rihanna
500
Which figure of speech compares two different things using the words "like" or "as"?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Alliteration
D) Onomatopoeia
A) Simile
500
Gennaro Lombardi opened the very first licensed pizzeria in the United States in 1905, helping launch America's love for cheese pizza in which major city?
A) Chicago
B) Philadelphia
C) Boston
D) New York City
D) New York City
500
Which famous office supply was created when Art Fry used Spencer Silver's "failed" weak adhesive to anchor bookmarks in his church hymnal?
A) Scotch tape
B) White-Out
C) Post-it Notes
D) Bubble wrap
C) Post-it Notes