Prehistoric
Roughly 335 to 175 million years ago a large supercontinent was formed which later split to form the continents we know today. What was the name of this supercontinent
Pangea
What was the Roman language that evolved into modern day Spanish, French, Italian and Portugese?
Latin
Fill in the blank:
"All roads lead to ____"
Rome
The formation of the United Nations was one of the major aftermaths of World War II. In What year was the United Nations formed?
1945
Marvel Comics is one of the most influential and culturally significant comic book publishers of all time. Who was the main pioneer in the rise of Marvel Comics?
Stan Lee
Titanoboa is one of the largest reptiles that ever lived. What species of reptile does it belong to?
Snake
Which ancient civilization invented paper?
Han dynasty, Ancient China
"The empire on which the sun never sets" This phrase is most commonly used to describe which empire?
The British Empire
Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of The United Kingdom during the events of WWII. To honor his service for the country he was knighted on April 24 1953. Which member of the royal family knighted him?
Queen Elizabeth II
Which of the following countries were not apart of the Iron Curtain?
Poland, Romania, France, Bulgaria, Finland, Belgium
France, Finland, Belgium
The Horseshoe crab is one of the most unique arthropods to exist. They have been around for more than 400 million years. Their blood contains a chemical used to detect bacterial endotoxins. What is the colour of the blood of the Horseshoe crab?
Blue
An ancient city which is located in modern day Iraq was a major cultural and political center in Mesopotamia. What was the name of this city?
Babylon
Which famous peasant girl led the French army to victory during the Hundred Years' war?
Joan of Arc
During WWII there was a research and development program undertaken in the United States in collaboration with Canada and The United Kingdom to produce the first nuclear weapons. What was the name of this project?
The Manhattan Project
Nelson Mandela was a key figure in ending apartheid in South Africa and became the country's first black president in 1994. What profession did he work in before becoming a political activist?
A Lawyer
The Uncanny Valley theory suggests that modern day humans developed a primal warning system from the ancient times when modern humans (homo sapiens) shared earth with other hominins. For what species did the modern day humans develop this fear for?
Neanderthals
What is the name of the Pharoah whose tomb is infamously said to curse who ever disturbed it?
King Tutankhamun
In the 14th century, there was a Mali king who became famous for his riches on his way to complete the Hajj Pilgrimage. What is the name of this king?
Mansa Musa
The United States had two presidents throughout the course of WWII, who were they?
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman
In 1997, reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov lost to a supercomputer in a chess match. What was the name of this supercomputer?