Mythology
Who from Greek mythology has hair made of snakes?
Medusa
What is the only food that naturally never goes bad?
Honey
RANDOM SAT QUESTION: What graphinc calculator is allowed on the SAT?
DESMOS
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?
1
Who did the superbowl half-time show in 2023?
Rihanna
What is the name of the fictional African country where "Black Panther" is set?
Wakanda
Who is the egyptian god of the sun?
Ra
RANDOM SAT QUESTION: Solving complex word problems on the math section requires the art of ________.
Translation
Botany is the scientific study of what?
plants
RANDOM SAT QUESTION: What is the maximum score on the SAT?
1600
Who is the Chiefs quarterback?
Mahomes
Why were the words "Eras" and "Rennaissance" relevant in 2023?
Taylor Swift's and Beyonce's tours
What is the name of the fictional town where the Netflix series "Stranger Things" is set?
Hawkins, IN
RANDOM SAT QUESTION: In the reading section, a word or phrase that tells you that a given answer choice is wrong is called a _________. (starts with a T)
Throwaway
What is pi? Either give a definition or recite at least 5 digits.
the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. 3.14159265358979
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What does the DC stand for in Washington DC?
District of Columbia
RANDOM SAT QUESTION: Name 2 fragment makers from our lesson on clauses.
Any two of the following: WHICH, WHEN, WHO, THAT, SINCE, IF, AND, -ING VERB
Cardi B collaborated with this rapper for her hit single "WAP"
Megan Thee Stallion
What 2001 movie, based on a book of the same name, features a young boy who discovers he is famous in the wizarding world?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (or "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in some regions)
From what mythology do we get the names for the days of the week?
Norse
Which country invented ice cream?
China
What is the main food source for Giant pandas?
bamboo
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Brazil
Which player is known for scoring 100 points in a single NBA game, setting a record that still stands today?
Wilt Chamberlain
RANDOM SAT QUESTION: When spoken aloud, commas indicate a _______, which can be used to correctly place them when testing.
Pause
What 1994 film starred Samuel L Jackson, revitalized John Travolta's career, and was directed by Quentin Tarantino?
Pulp Fiction
In egyptian mythology, the evil god Set had the head of what animal?
Jackal
How many eyes does a bee have?
5
Name the atmospheric layer that protects our earth from harmful rays. Hint: O3
Ozone
Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. What is the name of the 2nd tallest mountain in the world, right next to it?
K2
What country has the most World Cup titles?
Brazil
Who are the current/most recent judges of American Idol? 200 points per judge.
Lionel Ritchie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan.
RANDOM SAT QUESTION: What are the two main strategies for SAT math taught in this class?
Picking Numbers and Working Backwards
What is the name for the creature that can take on the form of a human or a seal in Celtic and Norse mythology?
Selkie
What does the Acronym SAT stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test
What organ does an octopus have three of?
heart
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which swimmer broke the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympic Games, and how many did he win?
Michael Phelps
Who is the best-selling hip-hop artist of all time?
Eminem
What film won best picture at the academy awards in 2023? (Hint: not 2024)
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once