8D - Term 1 Trivia

Science

100

What organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'

Mitochondria

200

What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

Chloroplasts

300

What is an organ made from?

Different types of tissue

400

What are the three cell theories?

All living organisms are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of structure and function in organisms, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

500

What is the function of the diaphragm on the microscope?

It controls how much light reaches the specimen

I and S

100

In Medieval Europe, 90% of the people were classed as...

Peasants

200

What is a fief?

A source of income (typically land) given by a king or queen

300

When in history did the Black Death occur?

400-500 AD

400

In Medieval Europe, only the rich could afford a long, hot bath. This was sometimes known as a what?

Stew

500

In Medieval Europe, the men specifically enjoyed two types of activities for leisure and entertainment. Women could not participate in these activities. What were they?

Hunting and falconry

Maths

100

What is the coefficient of 'a' in this equation?

5a + 7b = 60

5

200

The price of an item that was priced at $75, and is now on sale at 40% off is...

$45

300

(-13+20) x 8 / 2 = ?

28

400

x + y = 53

3x - 15y = 123

What is x and what is y?

x = 52, y = 2

500

One integer is selected from each of the following sets {-4, -1, 2, 5, 8} and {-3, 0, 4, 6, 7}. The two selected integers are added. How many different sums are possible?

14 distinct sums

English

100

What is the main character's name in the book Runner?

Charlie Feehan

200

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

 A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare (e.g., "life is like a box of chocolates"), while a metaphor directly states one thing isanother (e.g., "life is a roller coaster").

300

What is a 'red herring'?

A red herring is a distraction used to divert attention away from the primary issue, question, or topic

400

In the mystery story, 'The Case for the Defence', what is the name of the lady who is on the stand as a witness for the murder?

Mrs Salmon

500

Who was the responsible for the crimes and the creation of the green goo in the Scooby Doo mystery story?

Franklin Fruitmyer

General Knowledge

100

What is the largest mammal in the world?

Blue whale

200

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

300

What is the chemical symbol for mercury?

Hg

400

Where were the 2004 Summer Olympics held?

Bonus 100 points: why was this significant?

Athens

It was significant because this is where the first Olympic Games were ever held

500

What famous electro-pop song, released in 2019 by a female artist, samples the sound of an Australian crossing signal? (The sound when the red man turns green). 

Bad Guy - Billie Eilish