World History
He was the King of Macedonia who destroyed the Persians and conquered an empire that stretched to India.
Who is 'Alexander The Great'?
Name the three subatomic particles.
What are 'Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons'?
This is the only mammal capable of true flight.
What are 'Bats'?
This monster had snakes for hair and could turn people into stone.
Who is 'Medusa'?
This body part can't touch the ball in soccer, (unless you're a goalie).
What are 'Hands'?
While most people know Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel Ceiling, few know he also painted this Dante-inspired masterpiece on the wall beneath his more famous work.
What is 'The Last Judgement'?
This organelle is responsible for the process of cellular respiration.
What is the 'Mitochondria'?
This land animal has the most powerful bite.
What are 'Hippopotamus'?
This god is nicknamed 'Ruler of the Universe', is the son of Cronus, and is god of thunder.
Who is 'Zeus'?
This famous MLB player was nicknamed 'The Bambino'.
Who is 'Babe Ruth'?
He wrote the Republic, which was a vision of a society ruled by a philosopher king.
Who is 'Plato'?
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Name the main difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
What is the 'Nucleus'?
The name for a group of parrots.
What is a 'Pandemonium'?
This hero is known for his cleverness and his long journey home after the Trojan War.
Who is 'Odysseus'?
This is the term for a tie in fencing.
What is 'En Garde'?
This meeting of the victorious allies after the Napoleonic Wars set the stage for Peace for 100 years, or the Concert of Europe.
What is the 'Congress of Vienna'?
These are the bonds that form between amino acids called.
What are 'Peptide Bonds'?
This sea creature can change its gender.
What is 'Oyster'?
This goddess was born out of Zeus's head, and is goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraft.
Who is 'Athena'?
This represents the rings in the Olympic logo.
What are 'The Continents of the World'?
This giant Czar helped Russia become a great state, and built a new capital city on the Baltic, named after his patron saint.
Who is 'Peter The Great'?
Name two organelles that are found in plant cells but not animal cells and give their function.
What are:
Cell Wall - Provides structure and support
Chloroplast - Responsible for making glucose through photosynthesis
Large Central Vacuole - Storage of nutrients and wastes
Name the only two mammals that lay eggs.
What are 'Spiny Anteater and Duck-Billed Platypus'?
This was the first mortal woman, who was created by Hephaestus at the gods' command.
Who was 'Pandora'?
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This is the name of the trophy given to the Super Bowl champions.
What is the 'Vince Lombardi Trophy'?