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100

What is the most abundant element in the universe?

Hydrogen

100

Which empire was ruled by Julius Caesar?

Roman Empire 

100

Find the y intercept for the equation

2x+6y=12


y-intercept: (0,2)

100

Find the x intercept for the equation

2x−3y=−12

x-intercept: (−6,0)

100

Find the slope of this line (1,2)(4,5)

m=1

200

In biology, what cell organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?

Mitochondria

200

Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?

France 

200

Find the y intercept for the equation

2x+4y=48

y-intercept: (0,12)

200

Find the x intercept for the equation

25x−5y=100

x-intercept: (4,0)

200

Find the slope of this line (-2,2)(8,-5)

m= -7/10 or -0.7

300

Who developed the theory of general relativity?

Albert Einstein

300

What was the main cause of World War 1?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

300

Find the y intercept for the equation

−10x+7y=112

y-intercept: (0,16)

300

Find the x intercept for the equation

2x-7y=34

x-intercept: (17,0)

300

Find the slope of this line (-1,-2)(-4,-5)

m=-3/-3 or 1 

400

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

Photosynthesis

400

What was the name of the trade route that connected Asia and Europe throughout history?

The silk road 

400

Find the y intercept for the equation

−6x−11y=55

y-intercept: (0,−5)

400

Find the x intercept for the equation

8x−17y=56

x-intercept: (7,0)

400

Find the slope of this line (11,-2)(14,5)

m=7/3 or 2.33

500

What is the term for a massive explosion marking the death of a large star?

Supernova 

500

What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and South?  

The Civil war 

500

Find the y intercept for the equation

−6x−65y=780

y-intercept: (0,−12)

500

Find the x intercept for the equation

−12x−6y=144

x-intercept: (−12,0)

500

Find the slope of this line (8,-3)(-4,15)

m = 18/-12 

= 3/-2 

= -1.5