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Question 1: If an American President and Vice President both leave office, who becomes president?
Question 2: When referring to the type of waves, what does "infrared" mean?
Infrared refers to a type of electromagnetic wave that we experience as heat. They are longer than light waves and shorter than radio waves on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Question 3: Which gemstone is classified as the birthstone for the month of April?
Diamonds, renowned for their durability and brilliance, are April's birthstone. They are also traditionally given as a gift on a sixtieth wedding anniversary, which is often referred to as the diamond anniversary.
Question 4: 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 5: How many stars are on the flag of China?
The flag of China, also known as the Red Flag, has five stars. The larger one represents the communist party and the four smaller stars represent the four social classes as defined in Maoism.
Question 6: Where was the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun discovered?
The tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922. It is one of the best preserved pharaoh's tombs ever discovered.
Question 7: In which part of the world would you find the Gobi Desert?
The Gobi Desert is located in Asia, extending across Southern Mongolia and Northern China. Despite being a desert, it can experience freezing temperatures and even snow in the winter.
Question 8: Which scientist is most closely associated with the Theory of Relativity?
Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity revolutionized the understanding of space, time, and gravity. The theory is divided into two parts: the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity. He introduced the famous equation E=mc^2, representing the equivalence of energy (E) and mass (m).
Question 9: How often does the U.S. Federal Reserve meet to discuss monetary policy?
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the U.S. Federal Reserve typically meets eight times a year in order to evaluate current economic conditions and make decisions about monetary policy.
Question 10: Where was the compass invented?
The compass was invented by ancient Chinese around the 4th century BC, initially used for divination, fortune-telling and geomancy, and later found applications in navigation by the 11th century.
The United States presidential line of succession defines who may become or act as President of the United States upon the incapacity, death, resignation, or removal from office of a sitting President or a President-elect. The speaker of the House is second in this line, after the Vice President.