riddle
science
dean
history
100

The more you use me, the sharper I become. What am I

your mind

100

I am the layer of Earth where humans, animals, and plants live. I am made of solid ground and contain soil, rocks, and minerals. What am I


Crust

100

I am a chapter in the Qur’an named after an animal. In me, Allah mentions signs of His creation and the story of Prophet Nuh (Noah) is discussed. What surah am I

Surah Hud (11) 


100

I was a famous ancient ruler who created one of the largest empires in history before the age of Rome. My empire stretched from Greece to India, and I was taught by Aristotle. Who am I


Alexander the Great


200

I can fill a room but I take up no space. I can disappear when you open your eyes. What am I

Dream

200

I am a type of energy stored inside food. Your body breaks me down to help you move, grow, and stay alive. What am I

chemical energy


200

I am a prophet who was given a kingdom unlike anyone before him. Allah gave me control over the wind and the ability to understand the speech of animals. Who am I


Prophet Sulayman


200

I was an ancient Greek historian often called the “Father of History.” I wrote about the wars between Greece and Persia and traveled widely to collect information. Who am I


Herodotus


300

I have no weight, but if you hold me too long, I can become heavy. I can be shared, but once shared, I can never be taken back. What am I

secret


300

I am a natural process where rocks slowly break into smaller pieces because of wind, water, or changes in temperature. What am I


Weathering

300

I am a prophet whose people were destroyed by a powerful wind that lasted for several days because they rejected Allah’s message. Who am I


Prophet Hud


300

I was a famous leader who helped unite many Mongol tribes and created one of the largest empires in history. My original name was Temujin. Who am I


Genghis Khan


400

I am invisible, but I can make a person feel trapped. I have no shape, but I can fill an entire room. The more people avoid me, the stronger I become. What am I

fear


400

I am a process inside stars where smaller atoms join together and release enormous amounts of energy. I am what makes stars shine. What am I

nuclear fusion


400

I am a prophet who was tested with a severe illness for many years. Despite losing wealth, health, and family, I remained patient and turned to Allah. Who am I


Prophet Ayyub


400

I was a famous explorer who reached the Americas in 1492 while searching for a route to Asia. Who am I


Christopher Columbus


500

I exist only because something else is missing.
The more you discover about me, the smaller I become.
I can control decisions, create curiosity, and disappear completely when answered.
What am I


mystery

500

I am a phenomenon where light bends when it passes from one material to another. I can make a straw in a glass of water look like it is broken. What am I


Refraction

500

I am a prophet mentioned in the Qur’an whose people were famous for carving homes into mountains. Allah sent me to warn them, but they rejected the message and were destroyed by a powerful earthquake. Who am I

Prophet Salih


500

I was a famous inventor who developed the first successful practical telephone and was awarded the patent in 1876. Who am I


Alexander Graham Bell