World History
Who was the first democratically elected President of Russia?
Boris Yeltsin
He became the first democratically elected President of Russia. As President, Yeltsin supported private property, a free press, stronger human rights, and an end to state control of the economy. He announced his resignation on December 31, 1999, due to health concerns and political pressures.
Which band, group or artist is credited as the Best-Selling Artists worldwide
The Beatles
Photosynthesis is a process created by?
Plants
plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.
What is the birthstone for August?
Peridot
How old is Alexandra?
27 years old
What is the correct chronological order, from earliest to latest, of the development of the following religions?
Buddhism developed in the sixth century B.C., Christianity in the first and second centuries A.D., and Islam in the seventh century A.D.
Other than being the King Of Pop, what is the lesser-known skill that Michael Jackson had a talent for?
Painting
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206
What is the birth flower of August?
Gladiolus
Who is the newest member of the Activities Team?
Olga
What was the first city to reach a population of one million?
Rome
Ancient Rome became the first city to reach a population of one million in 5 B.C. It would be more than eighteen centuries before the second such city, London, would reach that milestone in 1800
Which past President of the United States of America used Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the USA as his Presidential Campaign Song?
Ronald Reagan
How much of the Earth’s surface is covered in water?
70%
If you were born on the 30th August, what would be your star sign?
Virgos
Who has been working in the activities team for 3 months?
Ana
How long did the Hundred Years' War last?
The Hundred Years' War, a conflict between England and France, actually lasted 116 years. It began in 1337 and ended in 1453, although there were long periods of truce or low-level fighting during that time.
What is the name of the beach in Rio de Janeiro that hosted a staggering 3,5 million attendees for a Rod Stewart concert in 1994, and 1,5 million fans for the Bigger Bang Tour in 2006?
Copacabana Beach
Which one of the following is the study of Earth?
Geology
Which president of the United States signed the Voting Rights Act in August 1965?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Who has the longest hair?
Melissa
Who was the first U.S. President to be impeached?
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, who became the 17th President of the United States after Abraham Lincoln's assassination, was one of the more dramatic events in the political life of the United States during Reconstruction. The first impeachment (which ultimately ended in the first acquittal) of a serving President, it was the culmination of a lengthy political battle between Johnson and the Republicans over how to best deal with the defeated Southern states following the conclusion of the American Civil War
According to the Guinness World Records, the largest Free Rock Concert clocked a record-breaking 4,2 million in attendance, who was the featured performing artist?
Rod Stewart
What is Earth’s only natural satellite?
The moon
Which Caribean island gained independence from Britain in August 1962?
Jamaica
The name of the Memory Care activities director is ____________________
Jennifer