Literature
What book describes a big who befriends a spider?
Charlotte's Web
What physical state of matter is itermediate between a solid and a gas?
A liquid
In geometry, a polygon with 8 sides is known as what?
An octagon
This ancient civilization, known for its pyramids and sphinx, flourished along the Nile River
Ancient Egypt
Who is famous for writing plays such as "Romeo and Juliet," "Julius Caesar," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream?"
William Shakespeare
What is the second book in the series about a young boy who suddenly discovers that he is a demigod?
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
What is the general name for the rising and falling of sea levels in response to the forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun?
Tides
How many degress are in one-third of a right angle?
30 Degrees
The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant event during which war?
The American Civil War
What is the term for a long narrative poem that tells a heroic story, often about a legendary figure?
An epic
Who is the author of the book series The Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Jeff Kinney
How many permanent teeth does an adult human have?
32
What is the value of pi to two decimal places?
3.14
This ancient civilization developed along the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Mesopotamia
Which painting by Johannes Vermeer features a young woman in a blue and yellow headscarf with a prominent earring?
Girl With a Pearl Earring
Who wrote the series of books about a young orphan named Anne Shirley, beginning with the book Anne of Green Gables
L.M. Montgomery
The hydrologic cycle describes the circulation of Earth's _____________
Water
Solve the algebraic equation for x:
3x + 5 = 20
x = 5
The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 marked the final defeat of which military leader?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Who was the Ancient Greek philosopher known for his teachings on ethics and virtue, who was also the tutor of Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
What special ability does Matilda have in Roald Dahl's Matilda?
Telekinesis
What is the name of the rock that makes up most of the ocean floor and volcanic ocean islands?
Basalt
Which ancient Greek man famously "invented" geometry?
Euclid
The Cuban Revolution led to the rise of which revolutionary leader who became the PRime Minister and later the President of Cuba
Fidel Castro
What is the capital of Bhutan?
Thimphu