Science
Winter Olympics 2018
Chinese New Year
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Famous African American People
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In which of the geological time periods, did dinosaurs first appear: W) Jurassic X) Triassic Y) Cretaceous Z) Tertiary
What is X) Triassic
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Where are the 2018 Winter Olympics be held? A. Pin Pong B. PyeongChang C. United States D. Russia
What is B. PyeongChang
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What determines the start of the Chinese New Year? A. The new moon on the first day of the new year B. Whether the dragon sees his shadow C. a Chinese monk who chooses the day according to tradition D. The earths position around the sun
What is A. The new moon on the first day of the new year
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What must be true about the year (ex: 2016) to constitute a leap year? A: The year must be evenly divisible by 4 B: The year must be evenly divisible by 100 C: If it is divisible by 100, it is also divisible by 400 D: Both A & C
What is D: Both A & C
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Who was the first African American network television show host? A. Oprah Winfrey B. Nat King Cole C. Johnny Mathis D. Sam Cooke
Who is B. Nat King Cole
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The process by which rocks are broken down by water, wind, or ice is: A. mechanical weathering B. biological weathering C. chemical weathering D. structural weathering
What is A. mechanical weathering
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How many different sports are represented in the 2018 Winter Olympics? A. 15 different sports B. 31 different sports C. 72 different sports D. 102 different sports
What is A. 15 different sports
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Which of the following is not an animal on the Chinese zodiac? A. Hawk B. Pig C. Rat D. Monkey
What is A. Hawk
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What are alternate names for groundhogs? A: Woodchuck B: Whistle Pig C: Land Beaver D: All of the Above
What is D: All of the Above
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Who was the first African American U.S. Secretary of State? A. Condoleezza Rice B. Thurgood Marshall C. John Mercer Langston D. Colin Powell
Who is D. Colin Powell
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Which cell type would most likely have the most mitochondria? A. A muscle cell in the leg muscle of a runner B. A red blood cell that transports oxygen. C. A cell of stomach lining that manufactures digestive enzymes D. A nerve cell that transmit signals to the brain stem.
What is A. A muscle cell in the leg muscle of a runner
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What animal is represented by the mascot of the 2018 Winter Olympics? A. Elephant B. Rhino C. Bear D. White Tiger
What is D. White Tiger
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Chinese New Year's celebrations start at the beginning of the month and end on what day? A.15th B. 8th C. 25th D. 18th
What is A.15th
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Which US State produces the majority of Roses sold on Valentine’s Day? A: Florida B: Texas C: California D: Hawaii
What is C: California
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What is Harriet Tubman famous for?
What is leading slaves to freedom.
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Fossils are most commonly preserved in what kind of rock? A. igneous rock B. sedimentary rock C. metamorphic rock D. transitional rock
What is B. sedimentary rock
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Which US Winter Olympian has won the most medals? A. Bonnie Blair B. Shaun White C. Lindsey Vonn D. Apolo Anton Ohno AND How many total medals has he/she won? A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9
What is D. Apolo Anton Ohno and C. 8
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According to tradition, who do families visit on the first day of Chinese New Year? A. Youngest family members B. Extended family members C. Oldest family members D. Friends AND What fruit is traditionally the most popular to hand out for the Chinese New Year? A. Star Fruit B. Pineapple C. Tangerine D. Papaya
What is C. Oldest family members & C. Tangerine
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National African American History Month was officially recognized in what year? A. 1915 B. 1925 C. 1976 AND This African American abolitionist, orator, and writer was born Valentine's Day. A. Sojourner Truth B. Booker T. Washington C. Frederick Douglass
What is C. 1976 & C. Frederick Douglass
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In 1957, she was the first black woman to win the U.S. Open tennis championship. A. Phillis Wheatley B. Madam C.J. Walker C. Mae Jemison D. Althea Gibson AND Name the two African American tennis sisters. Which sister has won more championships?
Who is D. Althea Gibson & Venus and Serena Williams. Serena has won 23 grad slam titles compared to her sisters 7.
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What are the Five Kingdoms?
What is Bacteria, Protozoa, Fungi, Plants, Animals
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What is the name of the 2018 Winter Olympic mascot? A. Miga B. Bely Mishka C. Soohorang D. Hero AND Which of these are Olympic values? A. Determination B. Respect C. Inspiration D. Excellence *Must pick at least two
What is C. Soohorang & B. Respect D. Excellence
500
Match the four past Chinese New Year animals to the correct year. 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Rooster Monkey Dog Goat
What is 2015-Goat 2016-Monkey 2017-Rooster 2018- Dog
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In what Shakespeare play is St. Valentine's Day mentioned? A. Hamlet B. Macbeth C. Othello D. Romeo and Juliet AND Which pope declared February 14th to be Saint Valentine's Day in 498 A.D.? A. Boniface I B. Pope John V C. Pope Gelasius
What is A. Hamlet & C. Pope Gelasius
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Name the three following African American People: 1. Leader of the abolitionist movement who fought to end slavery in the U.S. before the Civil War. 2. First African American Major League Baseball player. 3. Jazz musician known for trumpet solos and sandpapery singing voice, sang 'Wonderful World'
Who are Frederick Douglass, Jackie Robinson & Louis Armstrong