HISTORY
The world today as we know it endures many health issues because of change in diet, lack of sleep, and even technological effects. One particular issue is the strain on the neck from forward head posture, otherwise known as "text neck". Even babies and toddlers have become maladapted to the use of phones and tablets. While there is debate on this theory, there are scientists that argue that the skeletal physiology of humans can one day change if we continue to maintain the habit of forward head posture, due to high cellphone use. Who invented the telephone?
Who is Alexander Graham Bell
Iraq has been known to birth some of Islam's (and arguably, the world's) most prominent figures and leaders. One man of Iraqi descent was most noted for recapturing Jerusalem with a Muslim army again the Crusaders. He was considered strategic and brilliant, but also recognized for his generosity and piety. Who was he?
Who was Sultan Salah-a-Din
The Renaissance was known to produce some of the West's most important artifacts today: music, paintings and sculptures. One statue has been considered as "one of the greatest works of art in human history", for its depiction of a biblical hero and male beauty. This was the statue of David. Its embodiment of "realism" texture and detail is what has made it a true Renaissance artifact in our world, today. Its sculptor was only 26 years old when he created it. Who was the sculptor of the statue of David.
Who was...MICHAELANGELO
Fruits are very versatile. Used in desserts, pastries, salads, remedies, and even on their own, they provide good purpose. What is the most commonly sold fruit in the world? Hint: many consider it a vegetable instead of a fruit.
The Eagles played in this year's Super Bowl. They lost. Eagles are carnivorous birds. Name another carnivorous bird (bird that eats meat).
Answers vary; some acceptable answers:
- Falcon
- Buzzards/Vultures
- Hawk
- Rooster
The United States has a contentious relationship with the Russian state, because of its communist history that still reminisces today. While some say that the Cold War began after World War II, many historians believe that it started DURING World War II, because of the Soviet Union leader at this time.
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Who is JOSEPH STALIN!
In Islamic history known across the world, the Islamic golden age (Abbasid Caliphate) is most recognized for its advancements in science, art, scholarship and was considered a time of integration for other academics outside the Muslim world. One city in particular was considered the center of learning and culture, and also the Abbasid capital. What is this city?
What is...BAGHDAD (IRAQ)!!!!
Bulls have been significant symbols in many cultures throughout history, often representing strength, power, and fertility. In one country, they have an annual festival event that takes place over a week called "Running of the Bulls".
A group of bulls are released into the streets and chased by hundreds of participants. The Running of the Bulls is a highly dangerous event, and participants are often injured or killed by the bulls or by falls and collisions with other runners.
In which country does this event take place? 50 additional points if you can name the city, too.
Where is...SPAIN. City: Pamplona
This spice has a floral and earthy taste and is known to be a natural dye for foods like rice. The cheaper alternative is turmeric.
What is the most expensive spice?
What is saffron!
Pedro Pascal is a very famous actor today who has been gaining attention for his incredible acting within dramatic films and series, and his dynamic use of comedy, too. He is Chilean. Chile is known for its natural beauty, most famously of the Andes mountains that reach into the country. What other country also has the other parts of the Andes mountains?
What is ARGENTINA.
The Silk Road was a trade route that began in in China and led to different empires and Kingdoms, spanning from Central Asia, India, Persia, and parts of the Meditarranean world. While silk was most prominent in its trade, other goods, such as literature, textiles, gems and stones, and even religion was spread, too. Many historians say that this is how Islam originally was spread into other parts of Asia and Europe. What is the name of the person(s) that traded in the Silk Road and helped spread Islam outside the Middle Eastern/North African region?
Prophet Muhammed (SWS) and/or Khadijah (RA).
Islam is most noted for being a pure monotheistic religion: belief in God, and His unity alone as the divine entity of everything. There is a term that is the central doctrine of Islamic theology that translates to "the oneness of God". What is the term?
What is Tawhid
The dabke dance is a traditional folk dance that originated in the Levantine region of the Middle East, which includes modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. It spans its influence in other countries, like Turkey, Iraq, and even parts of Iran. In Iraq, their version of dabke involves either a line/circle of dancers or a form of dance of stomping the feet in rhythm. Many Assyrians also model these dances from Iraqi influence.
There are two versions of Iraqi dabke, name at least one. 50 points if you can name the other one.
What is...
- Khigga- Chobi
What is the name of this dish?
What is...MANSAF
In Catholic culture, godparents are often chosen people in or outside of the family to mentor and take care of the children, in the absence of the biological parents (most notably after the parents die). The Godfather was a popularized film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Who was the lead actor in the Godfather?
Due to European imperialism spanning over a century on the continent, much of Africa has been under occupation and colonization by European imposition. So much that many African countries have only recently gained independence and self-determination from its former occupiers. One figure began this decolonization process in the 50's and 60's, and became the first president of his country; this country became the first to gain independence from British control. This president led a Pan-African movement for African unity and sparked other nations to form their own revolutions, too. What was the name of this African president. OR, what African country was the first to gain independence from British control. If you can answer both correctly, additional 50 points.
Who is Kwame Nkrumah/ What is Ghana.
In Islamic law, there are four main sources. 1. The Quran, 2. The Sunnah/ Hadith 3. Qiyas, and one more. This is a method of interpreting more ambiguous rulings through a process of consensus by a community of Islamic scholars making legal decisions. What is the process of legal decision-making by community Islamic scholars called?
(إجماع) What is ijmaa
Egypt has birthed some of the world's greatest fine arts-- architecture, art, language, and in contemporary times, film! Some of the best Arab actors are from Egypt. One woman has been considered the Egyptian actress to pioneer Egyptian and Arab film, giving her the title "Lady of the Arab Screen". She has starred in over 100 films and started acting since the age of seven, with some of her famous films being Nightingale Prayer (دعاء الكروان ), The Blazing Sun (صراع في الوادي), The River of Love (نهر الحب) and Land of Dreams (أرض الاحلام). Her greatest controversy was leaving Egypt during the 1952 Revolution, in which president Gamal Abdel Nasser asked for her return. She returned after the president's death. What was the name of this actress?
Who is...Faten Hamama
Frozen dinners, snacks and treats are all part of American cuisine in this new culture of "instant food". What was the first food product to be cooked in a microwave oven? Hint: it is a snack and not necessarily part of a meal.
The Catholic church has been considered a catalyst but also a contentious institution. In the field of science, it has discarded advancements and considered them to be an obstruction to the Church and its traditional teachings. One scientist was ex-communicated for his findings on astronomy through his usage of the telescope and was the first to determine that the Earth revolved around the sun. This was opposed to what the church said, that the planets and the sun revolves around the Earth.
Who was the scientist that made this scientific discovery?
Who was Galileo !!!
Although the United Nations was established after the genocide of Jews in World War II, the organization has not done much help for other genocides that have happened afterwards. Many people persist that Palestine is yet another nation that is enduring ethnic cleansing until today. Name at least one other genocide/ethnic cleansing that the UN did not help or aid in a ceasefire. 50 additional points for any more that you can name
Answers may vary; some acceptable responses:
- Bosnia/Herzegovina ethnic cleansing (1992-1995)
- Uyghur Muslim genocide of China (present)
- Cambodian genocide (1975-1979)
- Rwandan genocide (1994)
- Myanmar/Burmese ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims (present)
side note: this genocide began in 2017, and the United States only recognized it as a genocide on March 2022, after many countries have already sanctioned Myanmar/Burma and sent humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya
In Islamic culture, the Arabic alphabet are assigned numerical values (abjad). This means that in an Arabic phrase, all the numbers are added together to make a shorthand value. (example: "Allahu Akbar" = 28). The most common shorthand numerical value is 786. What phrase is this numerical value for?
٦ ٨ ٧
"Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim" (بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم)
Musical instruments are huge influences upon one another. For example, there is an instrument considered the "king of all instruments". It has influenced the conception of many instruments, such as the accordion, clarinet, oboe, harp and piano.
What is the "king of all instruments"? Hint: it was most popular throughout medieval Europe, the Baroque Period, and often used in religious ceremonies and churches, concert halls and theatres.
What is the (pipe) organ
The Great Wall of China was built 2,000 years ago, and is over 13,000 miles long. Its main function was to be a defense system against the Mongols. Over 1 million workers died constructing the wall- with estimated half a million being buried underneath the Great Wall. The wall bricks themselves are made of fired clay, stone, adobe, and at some points, wood.
The Great Wall of China was built using a unique type of cement for the bricks, which had an interesting paste-like texture. Can you guess what food item was used to make this cement paste? Hint: It's something edible.
What is....RICE
Name at least one of these books. 80 points extra if you can name the other.
What is the
-Quran
- Communist Manifesto