Math Facts
What is the value of xx in the equation 2x+4=10?
x=3
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
How many players are on a standard soccer team?
11 players
Who sang "Thriller"?
Michael Jackson
What is the Pythagorean theorem?
a squared plus b squared equals c squared
What year did World War II begin?
1939
Define 'alliteration'.
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.
What is a touchdown worth in American football?
6 points
What movie features the character Jack Dawson?
Titanic
Calculate the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm.
25 square cm
What was the main cause of the Civil War?
Slavery and states' rights
What is the purpose of foreshadowing?
To hint at events that will occur later in the story.
Define a foul in basketball.
An illegal physical contact with an opponent.
What is the name of the main character in "The Hunger Games"?
Katniss Everdeen
What is the quadratic formula?
*Correct formula on white board*
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Nikita Khrushchev
Identify an example of irony in literature.
Example: A fire station burning down.
What are the basic rules of offside in soccer?
A player is offside if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last opponent when the ball is played to them.
Who is one of the main actors in "Inception"?
Leonardo DiCaprio
If f(x)=(x^2)+3x+2, what are the roots of the function?
(x+2)(x+1)
What was the significance of the Magna Carta?
It limited the power of the king and laid the foundation for modern democracy.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as" for comparison, while a metaphor does not.
What is the purpose of a designated hitter in baseball?
To allow a player to bat in place of the pitcher without having to field.
Which social media platform is known for its "Stories" feature?
Instagram or Snapchat