Question 1: Why is the Dalai Lama important in Tibetan Buddhism?
Question 2: Where is Gaudí's Sagrada Família located?
The Sagrada Família is a large unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Despite being incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major tourist attraction.
Question 3: Who is the founder of Amazon.com?
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com in 1994. Initially just an online bookstore, Amazon evolved into an e-commerce giant selling a wide variety of products. Bezos stepped down as CEO in 2021.
Question 4: When exposed to air, which chemical element is renowned for its ability to rapidly oxidize or 'rust'?
Iron rapidly oxidizes when exposed to air, forming iron oxides, more commonly known as rust. This process is also sped up in the presence of water.
Question 5: Who was the U.S. President at the start of the Vietnam War?
Although the U.S. became heavily involved in the Vietnam War during the terms of Kennedy and Johnson, it was under Eisenhower's administration in 1955 that the U.S. first started providing direct support to South Vietnam.
Question 6: Why is Audrey Hepburn famously known?
Audrey Hepburn was a notable British actress and humanitarian. She is often remembered for her iconic role in the movie 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. Despite having a song numbers in some of her movies, she was not primarily known as a singer.
Question 7: If the bald eagle is the national bird of America, what is the national bird of Canada?
The gray jay, also known as the Canada jay or whiskey jack, was declared the national bird of Canada in 2016 by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. However, it should be noted that the beaver is actually Canada's national animal, not bird.
Question 8: Which actor played Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series?
Johnny Depp played the iconic and comical pirate Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series. His performance in the first film, "The Curse of the Black Pearl", earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
Question 9: In human genetics, what does the term "haploid" refer to?
In humans, sperm and egg cells are haploid, meaning they each contain a single set of 23 chromosomes. Upon fertilization, these combine to create a diploid cell, with two complete sets of chromosomes.
Question 10: How is Hanukkah traditionally celebrated in Jewish homes?
While some Jewish families do exchange presents, eat chocolate coins, and throw parties during Hanukkah, the most traditional way to celebrate this holiday is by lighting a menorah, with one additional candle lit each night of the festival.
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, and is considered a reincarnation of the bodhisattva of compassion. The 14th, and current, Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso.