Question 1: If a vehicle is referred to as a "semi," what is it shorthand for?
Question 2: Where does the comic strip character Garfield live?
In the comic strip, Garfield the cat lives with his owner Jon Arbuckle in Muncie, Indiana. Creator Jim Davis was born in Indiana and set the comic there, although the location is rarely mentioned explicitly in the strips.
Question 3: What term refers to the idea that certain behaviors arise from unconscious desires and are thus kept out of conscious awareness?
According to psychoanalytic theory, repression is a defense mechanism where unacceptable thoughts, memories, or desires are pushed out of conscious awareness to avoid the anxiety they might cause if confronted directly. The repressed material is not forgotten, but is thought to influence behavior unconsciously.
Question 4: Which country is known for the traditional dance form called Flamenco?
Flamenco is a traditional Spanish art form that combines dance, singing, and guitar playing. It originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain and is known for its passionate and expressive style.
Question 5: The tallest building in the world is located in which city?
Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands at 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall and was completed in January 2010, officially earning the title of the tallest building in the world.
Question 6: The famous Australian movie "Crocodile Dundee" was released in which year?
"Crocodile Dundee" was a major international success, starring Australian actor Paul Hogan, who portrayed Mick Dundee, a crocodile hunter from the Australian Outback. The film became the highest-grossing Australian movie at the time.
Question 7: If you wanted to visit the Taj Mahal, which city in India would you travel to?
The iconic Taj Mahal is located in Agra, a city in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Question 8: Why is the Hollywood sign so iconic?
The Hollywood sign was originally erected in 1923 to advertise a new housing development called Hollywoodland. The "land" portion was later removed in 1949, leaving the iconic Hollywood sign we know today. It has since become a symbol of the American entertainment industry.
Question 9: Which famous author wrote the novel "1984"?
George Orwell wrote the dystopian novel "1984", published in 1949, which introduced phrases like "Big Brother" and "thoughtcrime" into common language.
Question 10: How many time zones does Australia have across all its territories?
Australia has 8 time zones when you include its external territories. They are Australian Western Standard Time, Australian Central Standard Time, Australian Eastern Standard Time (which are the main three on the mainland), plus Australian Central Western Standard Time, Lord Howe Island Time, Norfolk Island Time, Australian Eastern Daylight Time, and Christmas Island Time.
The term "semi" is short for semi-trailer truck, a type of trailer without a front axle. A large proportion of its weight is supported by a tractor unit, detatchable front axle assembly known as a dolly, or the tail of another trailer.