Science
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Which part of the book is found at the beginning and provides a brief overview of the book's content?
Introduction
What is the term for writing that is based on facts and reality, rather than imagination?
Non-Fiction
What empire was ruled by Julius Caesar and Augustus?
The Roman Empire
What does the acronym “BMI” stand for in physical health?
Body Mass Index
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What term is used for a book that has been made into a movie?
Adaptation
What writing technique involves comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What event led to the United States' entry into World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941
What is the term for the ability to perform movements with speed and accuracy?
Agility
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What is the term for the section at the end of a book where the author thanks people who helped?
Acknowledgements
What is the term for when a writer uses vivid, descriptive language to help the reader visualize scenes?
Imagery
What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620?
The Mayflower
What is the term for exercises that help increase the flexibility of muscles?
Stretching
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What term refers to a person's ability to read and write effectively?
Literacy
What is the term for the first sentence of a paragraph, which introduces the main idea of the paragraph?
The topic sentence
Who is credited with the invention of the first practical telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What is the primary muscle group used when performing push-ups?
Chest (pectorals)
Who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin
What is the name of the type of reading that involves deeply analyzing and understanding the material?
Critical reading
What do you call the process of reviewing and making changes to a written work?
Revision
What was the name of the first successful English colony in the Americas?
Jamestown
Which vitamin is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight and is essential for bone health?
Vitamin D