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100
Which U.S. National park has nearly 300 waterfalls?
About 290 waterfalls can be found throughout Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres.
100
What iconic singer was known as "The Queen of Soul?"
Aretha Franklin. During an unparalleled career that spanned over five decades, Aretha Franklin, the indomitable “Queen of Soul,” became one of the most iconic and vital artists in music history.
100
What is the basic UNIT of heredity passed from parent to child?
A gene, Genes are made up of sequences of DNA and are arranged, one after another
100
What sport features the position "setter?"
primary role of a volleyball setter is to set up the ball for attackers, aiming for the perfect set that leads to a successful spike.
100
What is the holy book of Islam called?
The Qur’an
200
Which country did the Vikings originally come from? (Double points if you can guess all 3)
The origin of Vikings was in the Nordic countries. Their homelands were what we now know as Scandinavia, but the countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark didn't come into existence until the end of the Viking era.
200
What TV show popularized the phrase, "Winter is coming."
Game of Thrones, and it warns of the cold season when the villains of the story, the White Walkers, destroy lives and villages.
200
What is the largest internal organ in the human body?
Your liver is the largest internal organ in your body and one of the only organs that can regenerate itself. The liver plays a crucial role in filtering blood, storing energy and producing bile for digestion.
200
In baseball, what is it called when a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded?
A grand slam
200
In Judaism, what is the weekly day of rest called?
(Double points if you can tell me when it starts)
The Sabbath (Shabbat) happens each week from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday.
300
What European city is known for the historic Anne Frank House?
The historic Anne Frank House is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is a biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist.
300
What movie features the line, "Houston, we have a problem?" (Double points if you can guess the year of the film)
The 1995 film, Apollo 13
300
What is the largest species of shark in the world?
The largest is the whale shark, which has been known to get as large as 18 meters (60 feet).
300
What martial art focuses heavily on joint locks, grappling, and throws?
Jiu-Jitsu, specifically Japanese Jujutsu, a martial art created by the samurai. This ancient self-defense system emphasized grappling, joint locks, and throws. It allowed warriors to defeat opponents, regardless of size or strength.
300
Hinduism teaches about the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth known as what?
Reincarnation. samsara, with no clear beginning or end, and encompasses lives of perpetual, pattern of attachments.
400
Which European country was formerly known as Gaul?
Gaul (Latin: Gallia) was a region of Western Europe first clearly described by the Romans, encompassing present-day France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, and Northern Italy
400
Who played the "The Joker" in the 2008 film, "The Dark Knight?"
Heath Ledger,
400
What metal is the main component of the Earth’s core? (Double points if you can guess both)
Unlike the mineral-rich crust and mantle, the core is made almost entirely of metal—specifically, iron (Fe) and nickel (Ni)
400
Who is the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and World Series? (Double points if you can guess how many teams he played for in the NFL)
Deion Sanders, played for the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens. He also played in the 1992 World Series with the Atlanta Braves.
400
In Christianity, who was the king that ruled Israel and is known for his wisdom?
Solomon was the biblical king most famous for his wisdom. In 1 Kings he sacrificed to God, and God later appeared to him in a dream, asking what Solomon wanted from God. Solomon asked for wisdom in order to better rule and guide his people.
500
The ancient city of Carthage was located in which modern-day country?
Today, the ruins of ancient Carthage lie in present day Tunisa.
500
In the Rocky film series, what is the name of Rocky Balboa’s main rival in the first movie?
Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers) is a heavyweight boxing champion who is a rival and later friend of Rocky Balboa. He appears in the first four Rocky movies.
500
What do we call the change of a solid directly into a gas, skipping the liquid phase?
Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas state, without passing through the liquid state. The verb form of sublimation is sublime, or less preferably, sublimate.
500
Who won the heavyweight championship against Mike Tyson in 1990 in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history?
James "Buster" Douglas is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1981 and 1999. He reigned as undisputed world heavyweight champion in 1990 after defeating Mike Tyson in what is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
500
What religion follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?
Buddhism, also known as Buddha-dharma an Indian religion and philosophy based on teachings attributed to the Buddha, a Sramana and religious teacher who lived in the 6th or 5th century BCE.