Apologia General Science
The Dictionary is your Friend
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Author Boyd Bently is the Man
Art Fraud Detective & Bible Trivia
100
What is a field of study dedicated to the accumulation and classification of observable facts to explain the world in which we live in called?
Science
100
What does the word "laud" mean?
to praise highly
100
What is another name for the bones that make up the skull?
Cranium
100
The Olympics of today are modeled after the games of what ancient city?
Ancient Greece
100
This painter born in 1390 was admired in his time for his delicate oil painting techniques and amazingly realistic scenes. In his work, entitled The Arnofini Marriage, he shows a rich Italian merchant along with his wife
Jan Van Eyck
200
What is an ancient form of paper made from a plant of the same name called?
papyrus
200
What is a loupe?
a small magnifying glass usually worn in the eye.
200
Where is your patella located?
Knee
200
In ancient times, Athens, was once the largest direct democracy in the world. Greeks called it "Demokratia," meaning rule by the people. Adult men meet every nine days to make speeches and vote on laws for the city-ste. Name the groups of people who were not allowed to vote.
Women, criminals, slaves and foreigners
200
This artist, born in Paris France in 1834 is known for his painting entitled Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando.
Edgar Degas
300
What is the idea that a non-living thing can form into a living organism called?
spontaneous generation
300
What does the word "ubiquitous" mean?
Being present everywhere at once.
300
Where is your mandible bone located?
Chin
300
His father, King Philip II was murdered when he was 19 years old. He became king and invaded Asia with 32,000 foot soldiers and 5,000 horsemen, who is he?
Alexander the Great
300
Who is attributed with writing the book of Genesis in the Bible?
Moses
400
This ancient Egyptian doctor was renowned for his knowledge of medicine. People traveled from all over the Middle east to visit him, hoping he would cure them. Who was he?
Imhotep
400
What is a teetotaler?
a person who does not drink alcohol.
400
The Radius, Ulna, and humerus are located in what part of your body?
Arm
400
What is the name of the piping system used by the Romans made out of extra, strong, arches and used to carry water for many miles?
aqueduct
400
What is the name of the maidservant that Sarai gave to her husband, Abram to father a child with?
Hagar
500
Although the ancient Egyptians had reasonably advanced medical practices for their times, and although there were many inventions that revolutionized life in the ancient world, most historians of science do not think of Egyptian doctors and ancient inventors as scientist. Why?
Science requires observation and explanation, and many times these ancient Egyptians used only trial and error and collected lots of facts, but they did not typically use them to explain the world around them.
500
What does the word "sup" mean?
to drink or eat.
500
Where is the clavicle located?
shoulder
500
In 79 A.D, what structure erupted and buried the Romans in Pompeii?
Mt. Vesuvius
500
In the painting, the Arnofino Wedding, is his wife pregnant?
No, she is not pregnant. It is the custom of the day.
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