Simple Science
True/False
World History
Famous Catchphrases
State Capitals
100
What is the center of our solar system?
- the moon
- the sun
- the earth
- the sun
100
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
True or False
True
100
What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
- The Magna Carta
- The Mayflower
- The Santa Maria
- The Mayflower
100
The famous line from “The Wizard of Oz” is:
- Let's go home
- Home is where the heart is
- There's no place like home
- There's no place like home
100
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
- London
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- London
200
What is the name for animals that can live both on land and in water?
- reptiles
- amphibians
- mammals
- amphibians
200
Penguins can fly.
True or False
False
200
What empire was ruled by Julius Caesar?
- Roman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Greek Empire
- Roman Empire
200
This catchphrase from the game show “The Price Is Right” invited contestants to:
- step on up
- come on down
- join the fun
- come on down
200
What is the capital of California?
- Los Angeles
- Sacramento
- San Diego
- Sacramento
300
What do we call a scientist who studies weather?
- Biologist
- Meteorologist
- Geologist
- Meteorologist
300
Thomas Edison invented the telephone.
True or False
False
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb.
300
Who discovered penicillin?
- Jonas Salk
- Alexander Fleming
- Marie Curie
- Alexander Fleming
Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 at St. Mary's Hospital in London. He identified that a mold called Penicillium notatum produced a substance that killed harmful bacteria.
300
This famous movie line is “Here’s looking at you, kid”:
- Casablanca
- Gone with the Wind
- Breakfast at Tiffany's
- Casablanca
300
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Harrisburg
- Harrisburg
400
What do we call the tiny particles that make up everything?
- Molecules
- Atoms
- Cells
- Atoms
Atoms are the basic building blocks of all matter, including solids, liquids, and gases.
400
Bats are blind.
True or False
False
The phrase "blind as a bat" is a myth; all bat species can see, and many have excellent vision, particularly in low-light conditions.
400
What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
- Inca
- Aztec
- Maya
- Inca
Machu Picchu was built by the Inca civilization around 1450–1470 AD. It was constructed during the height of the Inca Empire, likely as a royal estate or sacred religious site ordered by Emperor Pachacuti.
400
This TV show catchphrase is “Did I do that?”
- Family Matters
- Brady Bunch
- Fresh Prince of Bel Air
- Family Matters
400
What is the capital of Brazil?
- Rio De Janeiro
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Brasilia
500
What planet is the largest in our solar system?
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Mars
- Jupiter
The largest planet in our solar system, classified as a gas giant with a mass over twice that of all other planets combined. It is roughly 11 times wider than Earth and could hold over 1,300 Earths inside it.
500
Lightning never strikes the same place twice.
True or False
False
The saying "lightning never strikes the same place twice" is a myth. Lightning frequently strikes the same place multiple times, especially tall, isolated, or conductive structures like skyscrapers and mountain peaks.
500
Who was known as the “Maid of Orléans” and led French troops?
- Marie Antoinette
- Joan of Arc
- Catherine the Great
- Joan of Arc
500
This phrase from the cartoon “The Flintstones” was shouted at the end of work:
- Yabba Dabba Doo!
- Goody Gobby Goo!
- Fanna Fin Foo!
- Yabba Dabba Doo!
500
What is the capital of Australia?
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Canberra
- Canberra
