world history trivia
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Augustus
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What percentage of human DNA is identical to that of a chimpanzee?
Approximately 98%
Humans and chimpanzees share roughly 98% of their DNA.
What was Pixar’s first full-length animated film?
Toy Story
Released in 1995, Toy Story was the first-ever feature film created entirely with CGI.
Who plays the main character, Scott McCall?
Tyler Posey
Tyler Posey stars as Scott McCall, a high school student turned werewolf
What ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu?
Inca
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
Which molecule carries genetic information from DNA to the site of protein synthesis?
mRNA (messenger RNA)
mRNA transfers genetic instructions from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
In Monsters, Inc., what is the name of the company that collects children’s screams to power the monster world?
Monsters, Inc.
The company shares the movie’s title and is responsible for harvesting screams for energy.
Which character is a banshee in Teen Wolf?
Lydia Martin
Lydia discovers her banshee abilities as the series progresses.
Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?
Hatshepsut
What is the chemical formula for water?
H20
How many chromosomes are in a typical human cell?
46
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 46.
In Finding Nemo, which species of fish is Dory?
Blue Tang
Dory is a Pacific Blue Tang, known for her vibrant blue and yellow coloring
Which character becomes a werecoyote in the series?
Malia Tate
Malia, played by Shelley Hennig, is revealed to be a werecoyote.
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?
Mitochondria
Mitochondria generate ATP, the energy currency of the cell.
What is the name of the futuristic corporation that controls everything aboard the spaceship in WALL-E?
Buy n Large (BnL)
BnL is a massive conglomerate responsible for Earth’s wasteland condition in WALL-E.
What is Derek Hale’s role in Scott’s transformation?
Mentor
Derek, a former werewolf, helps guide Scott through his new powers and challenges.
Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramids of Giza?
Ancient Egyptian
What is the process by which plants make their own food called?
Photosynthesis
What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?
Protein synthesis
Ribosomes are responsible for assembling amino acids into proteins.
In Coco, what does the character Ernesto de la Cruz say before he performs?
Seize your moment.”
This phrase becomes a core theme of the film.
Which supernatural creature terrorizes Beacon Hills in Season 5?
The Dread Doctors
These mysterious scientists experiment on supernatural beings in Season 5.