History
Who is known as 'the big fella' in Irish history?
Michael Collins
name one type of each - physical weathering, chemical weathering
freeze thaw action
carbonation
'the land down under'
Australia
What is the term for animals that only eat plants?
herbivores
What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
CO2
what organisation regulated trades in the medieval city?
guilds
which two tectonic plates meet to form the Himalayas?
Eurasian and Indian
Name three European countries that are landlocked.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Who discovered penicillin?
Andrew Fleming
who was known as 'il duce' in 20th century history?
Benito Mussolini - Italian fascist dictator (Prime Minister 1922-43)
Name three parts of a volcano
magma chamber, vent, cone, crater etc
Capital of Switzerland?
Bern
What is the square root of 144?
12
Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
Ethiopia
what does it mean to 'annex' a country?
to add that country to your territory/empire
Name three factors affecting mass movement
slope (gradient), water, vegetation, human activity
Which country's capital is Vaduz?
Liechtenstein
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Who was the 45th President of the US?
Donald Trump
who was the first emperor of rome?
augustus caesar
Where was the biggest ever earthquake recorded and what was the intensity?
(Both needed for points)
Valdivia, Chile
9.5
Capital of San Marino?
What year did the United States gain independence?
1776/1781
Which metal has the chemical symbol Fe?
Iron
what was the magna carta?
a document which limited the power of kings (1215)
How many degrees latitude is the equator?
0
Podgorica is the capital of which country?
Montenegro
Which battle is often considered Napoleon's greatest defeat?
Battle of Waterloo
Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing writing (cuneiform)?
Sumerians