Question 1: Who is known as the father of modern genetics?
Question 2: In the "Harry Potter" series, what is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?
Hedwig is Harry Potter's pet Snowy Owl, who was given to Harry as an 11th birthday gift from Hagrid. Errol and Pigwidgeon are owls belonging to the Weasley family, and Crookshanks is Hermione Granger's cat.
Question 3: Who wrote the famous novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian author and one of the most significant authors of the 20th century. He is considered one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language and was awarded the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Question 4: Which document often begins with the phrase "We the People"?
The United States Constitution begins with the phrase "We the People of the United States" indicating the democratic principle that government depends on the people for its legitimacy. It was signed on September 17, 1787.
Question 5: Why is Coco Chanel famous in the fashion world?
Coco Chanel, a prominent French fashion designer, revolutionized women's fashion in the 20th century. She is known for introducing a more comfortable, casual style to women's wear, including the iconic 'little black dress', which has become a staple in many women's wardrobes.
Question 6: In which language does "gracias" mean "thank you"?
"Gracias" is the way to say "thank you" in Spanish. This word is used very frequently in Spanish-speaking countries around the world.
Question 7: What galaxy is the Earth located in?
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System. It's named "the Milky Way" because of its appearance as a dim glowing band arching across the night sky, the light from millions of distant stars combined.
Question 8: What is the term for a country that is ruled by a single political party?
A one-party state, also known as a single-party state, monolithic or mono-party system, is a type of state in which one political party has the right to form the government, usually based on the existing constitution. Notable examples include China and North Korea.
Question 9: If a piece of music is described as being played 'fortissimo', how should it be played?
The Italian term 'fortissimo' is a dynamic instruction given in a musical score to indicate that a passage should be played very loudly. It is usually abbreviated to 'ff'. Similarly, 'pianissimo', abbreviated to 'pp', indicates a passage should be played very softly.
Question 10: When was the Ford Model T first produced?
The Ford Model T, affectionately known as the "Tin Lizzie", was first produced by the Ford Motor Company in 1908. This ground-breaking vehicle is often credited for popularizing the use of automobiles in America.
Gregor Mendel, a 19th-century monk and botanist, conducted studies with pea plants and established many of the rules of heredity, which are now referred to as Mendelian inheritance.