Biology
What is the baisic building block of all organisms?
The cell
In what year was the Golden Bull of Sicily signed, and why is it important?
In 1212; it confirmed the hereditary royal title for Czech rulers.
What is the name of the system used to write Western music?
The musical staff.
What is the difference between "I am" and "I do"?
"I am" expresses a state ("I am happy"), while "I do" expresses an action ("I do my homework").
What is the chemical formula of water?
H20
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Procaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eucaryotic have one.
What were the three main social classes in medieval society?
Clergy, nobility, and peasants.
What are the three main types of musical instruments in a symphony orchestra?
Strings, winds, and percussion.
What does the verb "can" mean, and how is it used in a sentence?
"Can" means "to be able to" or "to have permission" ("I can swim")
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, gas
What proces transfers genetic information from DNA to RNA?
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Which technological advancement contributed to the Age of Exploration in the 15th century?
Improved ships (caravels) and new navigation techniques
Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and in which period did he compose?
An Austrian composer from the Classical period (18th century).
What is the past tense of the verb "go"?
Went
What is the atomic number of an element?
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
What are the main functions of proteins in the human body?
Structural (collagen) enzymatic (amylase), transport (hemoglobin), and immune defense (antibodies).
What were the main causes of World War I?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism (M.A.I.N.).
What musical style developed in the USA in the early 20th century, and who were its key figures?
Jazz, with artists like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
What is the difference between "their," "there, and "they're"?
"Their" = possessive ("This is their house").
◦ "There" = location ("She is there").
○ "They're" = contraction of "they are" ("They're happy").
What is the difference between an ionic and a covalent bond?
lonic bond: electrons are transferred between atoms (usually metal + nonmetal)
◦ Covalent bond: electrons are shared between atoms (usually nonmetals)
Which organisms are capable of photosynthesis, and what is its main product?
Plants, cyanobacteria, and some algae; the main product is glucose and oxygen.
What were the consequences of World War Il for Europe?
Division of Europe into Eastern and Western blocs, the formation of the UN, and the Cold War.
What is the main characteristic of twelve-tone music (dodecaphony)?
A composition system based on 12 tones, used by Arnold Schoenberg
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
To ease tension and start a conversation comfortably.
What is the law of conservation of mass, and how does it apply to chemical reactions?
Mass cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.
‣ This means the mass of reactants equals the mass of products.