[Max]

I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #192
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[cardie]

My worst score ever, 3 out of 10, my brain must be sleeping!

 

[Suzy Q]

SDC Trivia Game #192 - 04/12/2023​

Question 1: What is the smallest bone in the human body?

A. Incus

B. Malleus

C. Stapes

D. Pisiform

The stapes bone is located in the middle ear and is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear. It measures about 3 millimeters in length.

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Question 2: How many books are in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible?

A. 36

B. 27

C. 39

D. 46

The Old Testament is the first part of the Christian Bible and primarily comprises writings from before the life of Jesus Christ. It is divided into four main sections: the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Wisdom and Poetry Books, and the Prophetic Books.

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Question 3: Why do Buddhists follow the Eightfold Path?

A. To prepare for an afterlife

B. To achieve spiritual enlightenment and end suffering

C. To worship multiple gods

D. To gain material wealth

The Eightfold Path is a set of guidelines that Buddhists follow in order to achieve a higher spiritual understanding, ultimately leading to the cessation of suffering and the realization of the true nature of reality (Nirvana).

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Question 4: When was Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" first published?

A. 1970

B. 1965

C. 1960

D. 1955

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set in the American South during the 1930s. The story portrays racial injustice and the loss of innocence through the eyes of the young protagonist, Scout Finch.

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Question 5: In which year was the classic Australian novel "Picnic at Hanging Rock" first published?

A. 1972

B. 1967

C. 1955

D. 1960

"Picnic at Hanging Rock" was written by Australian author Joan Lindsay and published in 1967. The novel has been adapted into a critically acclaimed film and television series.

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Question 6: When did ABBA win the Eurovision Song Contest?

A. 1969

B. 1976

C. 1974

D. 1972

ABBA, a Swedish pop group, won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with their iconic song "Waterloo." This victory catapulted them into international stardom.

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Question 7: Where does the Australian Prime Minister reside while in office?

A. Admiralty House

B. Parliament House

C. Kirribilli House

D. The Lodge

The Lodge, located in Canberra, has been the official residence of the Australian Prime Minister since 1927. Kirribilli House in Sydney is used for official functions and as a secondary residence.

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Question 8: Which Australian tennis player has won the most Grand Slam singles titles?

A. Evonne Goolagong Cawley

B. Margaret Court

C. Rod Laver

D. Lleyton Hewitt

Margaret Court, an Australian tennis legend, has won a total of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. She still holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles won by any player, male or female.

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Question 9: The speed of light is approximately how many miles per second?

A. 100,000 miles per second

B. 186,282 miles per second

C. 75,000 miles per second

D. 50,000 miles per second

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 186,282 miles per second (299,792 kilometers per second). It's the fastest speed in the universe and plays a central role in the theory of relativity.

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Question 10: Why do plants need carbon dioxide to survive?

A. For water absorption

B. For photosynthesis

C. For pollination

D. For respiration

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose (sugar). The glucose provides energy for the plant's growth and development, while the oxygen is released into the atmosphere.

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[Veggiepatch]

With two questions on religion, I was bound to get 80%.

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