Poetry
What is a word that mimics the sound it makes (e.g. zoom, bang, ooh, oh, ow) known as?
An onomatopoeia
Which famous Chinese emperor from the Qin Dynasty unified China in 221 BCE and initiated the construction of the Great Wall?
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
What does BOLTSS stand for?
Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source
Who is the protagonist of The Bone Sparrow?
Subhi
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
What poetic device is this an example of?
“Ghosts glide across the golden grass”
Alliteration
What is the name of the longest river in China?
Yangtze River
What is desalination?
The process of removing salt from seawater
Name two of the guards present in The Bone Sparrow
Harvey, Beaver
In which ancient civilisation were the pyramids of Giza built?
Ancient Egypt
What is a simile?
Comparing two things using “like”, ‘than” or “as”.
Besides soldiers, what other types of figures were found in the pits with the Terracotta Army?
Chariots and horses
What is the term for the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?
Evaporation
What are the three themes we are looking at in The Bone Sparrow?
Friendship, Hope, Justice
In which country can you find the Amazon Rainforest?
Brazil
How many syllables does a haiku have?
17 (5+7+5)
What was the name of the trade route that connected China with the Mediterranean, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas?
The Silk Road
What percentage of Earth's water is found in oceans and seas?
Approx. 97%
Name one of the compounds in the detention center.
Alpha, Beta, Ford
Who is the king of the Greek gods in mythology?
Zeus
What is this poem an example of?
"There was an old maid of Fife,
Who had never been kissed in her life,
She saw a large cat,
And said 'I'll kiss that',
But the cat said 'not on your life!'”
Limerick
What is the name of the collection of ancient Chinese military texts attributed to Sun Tzu, which is still studied worldwide for its strategic insights?
'The Art of War'
What is the longest river in the world, and which country and continent is it located in?
The Nile River (Egypt, Africa).
What are the three ‘models’ we use to integrate quotes into our writing?
Bookend, Sandwich, Woven
What famous Roman structure was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles?
The Colosseum