African Female Warriors
According to the article, Queen Amanirenas is notable for which of the following achievements?
A. Leading an army of 30,000 and capturing three Roman-ruled cities while resisting Roman conquest
B. Forming a lasting alliance with Rome and becoming a Roman governor
C. Establishing the first written laws in the Kingdom of Kush
D. Leading the Dahomey Amazons against the French
A. Leading an army of 30,000 and capturing three Roman-ruled cities while resisting Roman conquest
In the following sentence, what is the grammatical function of the word "reading"?
"Reading complex novels requires a high level of focus and patience."
A) Verb
B) Adjective
C) Gerund (Noun)
D) Adverb
C) Gerund (Noun)
On Thursday's episode, Cuba has faced an embargo from the United States for many years. What is an embargo?
A) A tax placed on imported goods to protect domestic industries.
B) A physical limit on the quantity of a specific good that can be imported.
C) An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
D) A government subsidy provided to exporters to make their goods cheaper abroad.
C) An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
In what year was the first Oreo cookie sold?
A) 1901
B) 1912
C) 1923
D) 1945
B) 1912
How often does the human stomach manufacture a new lining to prevent it from digesting itself?
A) Every 24 hours
B) Every 3 days
C) Every 2 weeks
D) Once a month
B) Every 3 days
Which best summarizes Queen Nzinga Mbande's approach to protecting her people from the Portuguese?
A. She immediately surrendered to Portuguese demands to avoid bloodshed.
B. She negotiated, formed shifting alliances (including with the Dutch), and personally led forces to resist Portuguese encroachment.
C. She focused only on internal reforms and avoided military action.
D. She left her kingdom and lived in exile for most of her life.
B. She negotiated, formed shifting alliances (including with the Dutch), and personally led forces to resist Portuguese encroachment.
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
"The atmosphere became unbearably tense as the clock struck midnight."
A) Adjective
B) Adverb
C) Conjunction
D) Preposition
B) Adverb
According to Wednesday's show, what country recently issued humanitarian visas to the Iranian women's soccer team?
A) Australia
B) Portugal
C) Qatar
D) France
A) Australia
What is the specific name of the pattern embossed on the face of a standard Oreo cookie?
A) The Nabisco Emblem
B) The Cross of Lorraine
C) The Oreo Medallion
D) The Baker’s Seal
B) The Cross of Lorraine
Which famous children's author co-invented a medical valve used to treat hydrocephalus?
A) Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
B) Roald Dahl
C) Maurice Sendak
D) E.B. White
B) Roald Dahl
What was a key reason the Maroons under Queen Nanny were successful against the British?
A. They used large standing armies equipped with European artillery.
B. They trained in guerrilla warfare and used knowledge of local terrain to surprise and defeat British forces.
C. They negotiated immediate independence through peaceful protests.
D. They allied with the French navy to blockade British ports.
B. They trained in guerrilla warfare and used knowledge of local terrain to surprise and defeat British forces.
Which part of speech is the word "since" acting as in this specific context?
"I haven't seen a movie in a theater since last summer."
A) Preposition
B) Subordinating Conjunction
C) Adverb
D) Pronoun
A) Preposition
According to Tuesday's show, who reached a career total of 22 Paralympic medals after winning three golds at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics, further cementing her legacy as the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian?
A) Kendall Gretsch
B) Jessica Long
C) Oksana Masters
D) Tatyana McFadden
C) Oksana Masters
When the Oreo was first introduced, it was launched as a direct competitor to which existing cookie?
A) Hydrox
B) Chips Ahoy!
C) Nutter Butter
D) Fig Newtons
A) Hydrox
In which city (or city-state) is the Sistine Chapel located?
A) Florence
B) Venice
C) Vatican City
D) Milan
C) Vatican City
Which statement about the Dahomey Amazons is supported by the article?
A. They were an all-female regiment known for fierceness in battle and significant political influence, but were eventually outgunned by European forces.
B. They were entirely mythical and never actually existed.
C. They conquered large parts of Europe before European colonization of Africa.
D. They immediately adopted European education and political systems after contact.
A. They were an all-female regiment known for fierceness in battle and significant political influence, but were eventually outgunned by European forces.
Identify the part of speech of the word "that" in this sentence:
"The book that you lent me was incredibly thought-provoking."
A) Demonstrative Adjective
B) Relative Pronoun
C) Conjunction
D) Noun
B) Relative Pronoun
According to Monday's episode, which Southern Asian nation began to ban the use of social media platforms, region by region, for children under the age of 16, citing concerns over mental health and online safety?
A) India
B) Sri Lanka
C) Pakistan
D) Bangladesh
A) India
What is the ratio of an Oreo cookie by weight?
A) 50% cookie, 50% creme
B) 60% cookie, 40% creme
C) 71% cookie, 29% creme
D) 85% cookie, 15% creme
C) 71% cookie, 29% creme
James Todd Smith is the birth name of which famous entertainer?
A) Ice Cube
B) LL Cool J
C) Queen Latifah
D) Snoop Dogg
B) LL Cool J
Yaa Asantewaa is best known for which action described in the article?
A. Refusing British demands for the Golden Stool and leading a major resistance that besieged British forces in 1900.
B. Signing a treaty that gave the Golden Stool to the British peacefully.
C. Becoming the first African monarch to rule from Europe.
D. Leading a naval fleet against Portuguese ships in the 17th century.
A. Refusing British demands for the Golden Stool and leading a major resistance that besieged British forces in 1900.
What is the part of speech of "well" in the following sentence?
"She looks well despite having recovered from the flu only recently."
A) Adverb
B) Noun
C) Adjective
D) Interjection
A) Adverb
Due to escalating tensions in the Middle East in early 2026, major oil producers announced a collective production cut of how many barrels per day (bpd) to stabilize global energy markets?
A) 2.5 million bpd
B) 5 million bpd
C) 7.5 million bpd
D) 10 million bpd
D) 10 million bpd
Which flavor was the very first "limited edition" variety offered by Oreo?
A) Birthday Cake
B) Red Velvet
C) Pumpkin Spice
D) Lemon Ginger
A) Birthday Cake
What is the full name of the number-loving vampire on Sesame Street?
A) Count de Monet
B) Count von Count
C) Count Calculation
D) Count Numberman
B) Count von Count