Text: The Wheels of Industry
What was considered the only machine capable of performing energy conversion tricks for millennia prior to the Industrial Revolution?
The human or animal body was the only machine capable of performing energy conversion tricks
Name one of the first types of factories established in Norway?
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Who is known as the "King of Pop", born in 1958.
Michael Jackson
Which Apollo mission was the first to land astronauts on the moon?
Apollo 11
Who holds the record for the most career points in NBA history?
LeBron James (over 38,000 points, as of 2024).
What problem in British coal mines around 1700 did the invention of the steam engine help to solve?
Flooding in waterlogged areas prevented miners from accessing lower strata of the mines2 . The steam engine pumped water out
How did Edvard Munch’s art reflect changes in society?
His work expressed anxiety and alienation caused by urbanization.
Which famous British rock band released the iconic album Abbey Road in 1969?
The Beatles
Who was the second astronaut to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission?
Buzz Aldrin
Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season?
Erling Haaland (36 goals, 2022-2023 season)
How did the "industrialisation of agriculture" contribute to the ability of urban industries and offices to staff their operations?
It required a shrinking number of farmers , releasing hands/brains to staff factories and offices
Around what year did large-scale industrialization begin in Norway?
1840
Which 1990s grunge band is known for hits like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and was led by Kurt Cobain?
Nirvana
What was the name of the lunar module that carried Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon’s surface during Apollo 11?
The Eagle
What is the fastest 100-meter sprint time ever recorded, and who set the record?
9.58 seconds, set by Usain Bolt in 2009
he modern capitalist economy's need to constantly increase production led to the emergence of a new ethic. What is this ethic called, and how does it differ from traditional values like frugality?
Consumerism .... It encourages buying more , unlike traditional frugality which avoided luxuries and patched clothes
What food played a significant role in improving food security and alleviating hunger in Norway during the 18th and 19th centuries?
The Potato
Which genre of music, popular in the 1970s, is known for its upbeat rhythm , often involving dance floors?
Disco
How long does it take the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?
27.3 days
Which tennis player has the most Grand Slam singles titles in men’s tennis?
Novak Djokovic (24 Grand Slam singles titles, as of 2024)
What is the fundamental principle that all types of steam engines share?
You burn fuel to boil water, creating steam that pushes a piston, thereby converting heat into movement.
By how much did Norway’s population grow between 1801 and 1900?
It doubled, from 0.9 to 2 million people
Which singer, known for hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You," is famous for her powerful voice and emotional ballads?
Adele
What causes the moon to appear brighter in the night sky?
The moon reflects sunlight from the Sun.
Which athlete holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in history?
Michael Phelps (23 gold medals) swimming