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Question 1: What bird species is the national emblem of the United States?
Question 2: Which branch of psychology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders?
Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. Clinical psychologists often work in hospitals, private practices, or other health care settings.
Question 3: The scientific principle that every action has an equal and opposite reaction is known as what?
Newton's Third Law of Motion is one of the three laws of motion as formulated by Sir Isaac Newton in 1687. It underlies many phenomena in physics and is foundational for understanding the mechanics of how forces interact.
Question 4: When was the original Broadway production of the musical 'West Side Story' first staged?
West Side Story', with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, premiered on Broadway in 1957. It was an instant hit and ran for 732 performances before going on tour. The musical updates the story of Romeo and Juliet to 1950s New York and explores the rivalry between two teenage street gangs - the Jets and the Sharks.
Question 5: Where was the ancient city of Babylon located?
The ancient city of Babylon, famous for its Hanging Gardens, was located in Mesopotamia, in modern-day Iraq. It was the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and one of the largest cities in the ancient world at its peak around the 6th century BCE.
Question 6: How long did World War II last?
World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved more than 30 countries and resulted in an estimated 70-85 million fatalities, making it the deadliest conflict in human history.
Question 7: Which composer created the famous piece commonly known as the "Moonlight Sonata"?
Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is actually the name commonly given to Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor "Quasi una fantasia", Op. 27, No. 2. It got its nickname "Moonlight" from a critic's description likening it to moonlight shimmering on Lake Lucerne.
Question 8: If someone is described as "neurotic," what does that mean?
In psychology, neuroticism is a personality trait characterized by a tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety, fear, and sadness. Neurotic individuals often respond poorly to stress and may struggle with emotional regulation. Neuroticism is one of the "Big Five" personality traits identified by psychologists.
Question 9: In which country would you find the city of Dubai?
Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the country of the United Arab Emirates. It is renowned for its modern architecture and luxurious lifestyle.
Question 10: Which ancient civilization built the Machu Picchu complex in Peru?
Machu Picchu was built around 1450 AD at the height of the Inca Empire. It is believed to have been constructed as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti. The site was abandoned just over 100 years later, around the time of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 1570s.
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The Bald Eagle was chosen as the emblem of the United States due to its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. It was adopted as the national emblem in 1782.