Theories
This theory involves the study of mathematical models that analyze situations in which parties, called players, make decisions that are interdependent (consider the other player's possible strategy before formulating their own).
A) Watt's Law
B) Game Theory
C) Relative Theory
D) Literary Theory
B) Game Theory
In what country can you visit Machu Picchu?
A) Columbia
B) Bulgaria
C) Chile
D) Peru
D) Peru
--> Citadel
What should you keep in mind when giving wine to someone in France?
A) It should always be wrapped
B) It should be the best you can afford
C) It should be imported
D) It should never be a blush or rose
B) It should be the best you can afford
--> Emphasis on quality
How many beats are in a half note?
A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) One
C) Two
Which civil rights activist was famous for refusing to give up her seat on a bus?
A) Viola Desmond
B) Rosa Parks
C) Oprah Winfrey
D) Daisy Bates
B) Rosa Parks
Which theory states that the expansion of the universe will ultimately cause all matter to be torn apart?
A) The Big Bang
B) The Indefinite Expansion
C) The Big Rip
D) The Big Crunch
C) The Big Rip
Which African nation has the most pyramids?
A) Egypt
B) Sudan
C) Algeria
D) Libya
B) Sudan
--> 200+ (over twice as much as Egypt)
In this country, flowers should only be given in odd numbers. Where is it?
A) France
B) Italy
C) Ukraine
D) Mexico
C) Ukraine
Which classical composer was deaf?
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
B) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
C) Johann Sebastian Bach
D) Franz Schubert
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
What plant is traditionally the primary ingredient in wine?
A) Plum
B) Peach
C) Pomegranate
D) Grape
D) Grape
Which theory states that species come from pre-existing species, sharing a common ancestor, and can change over time?
A) Cannon's Theory
B) Newton's Laws
C) Darwin's Theory
D) Mendel's Laws
C) Darwin's Theory
What is the national river of Russia?
A) Volga
B) Rhine
C) OB
D) Danube
A) Volga
Where is kimchi eaten with most meals?
A) Scotland
B) Korea
C) Nepal
D) China
B) Korea
Before Miley Cyrus recorded “Wrecking Ball,” it was offered to which singer?
A) Ariana Grande
B) Beyoncé
C) Selena Gomez
D) Adele
B) Beyoncé
Who was the original "King" of rock n' roll?
A) Elvis Presley
B) Michael Jackson
C) Bob Dylan
D) Elton John
A) Elvis Presley
Which of the following laws describe the orbits of planets around the sun?
A) Kepler's Laws
B) Universal Law of Gravitation
C) Archimedes' Principal
D) Mendel's Laws
A) Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
What is the state capital of Oregon?
A) Portland
B) Hillsboro
C) Salem
D) Eugene
C) Salem
Where should you never give toy dogs or pigs to children?
A) The Netherlands
B) Brazil
C) Malaysia
D) Australia
C) Malaysia
--> Muslim religion does not allow pork consumption
What singer has had a Billboard No. 1 hit in each of the last four decades?
A) Mariah Carey
B) Taylor Swift
C) Lady Gaga
D) Jennifer Lopez
A) Mariah Carey
What flightless bird went extinct in the 1660s and has a reputation for stupidity?
A) Ostrich
B) Passenger Pigeon
C) Dodo Bird
D) Labrador Duck
C) Dodo Bird
Which of the following explains a psychological phenomenon in which high expectations lead to improved performance in a given area?
A) Plate Tectonics
B) Ohm's Law
C) Pygmalion Effect
D) Cognitive Theory
C) Pygmalion Effect
Where was the first European settlement in Australia located?
A) Port Jackson
B) Port Stephens
C) Port Kembla
D) Port Hunter
A) Port Jackson
The number four is considered unlucky in which of the following countries?
A) Japan
B) Singapore
C) Greece
D) Moldova
A) Japan
--> Homophones: "four" & "death"
In French opera houses, what job does the Souffler have?
A) Encourage applause
B) Prompter
C) First aider
D) Dessert chef
B) Prompter
Which English king was famous for beheading his wives?
A) King Henry VIII
B) King James III
C) King Alfred the Great
D) King Edward I
A) King Henry VIII