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SDC Trivia Game #231 - 12/01/2024​

Question 1: What technology is integral to a blockchain?

A. Holographic Data Storage

B. Distributed Ledger Technology

C. Quantum Computing

D. Optical Character Recognition

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is the core technology behind blockchain, which enables the distribution of digital data but not the copying or altering of it, thus making it the backbone of immutable ledgers, such as those used in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

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Question 2: Who wrote the dystopian novel "Fahrenheit 451"?

A. Ray Bradbury

B. Philip K. Dick

C. George Orwell

D. Aldous Huxley

Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" was published in 1953 and depicts a future American society where books are outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found. The novel's title refers to the temperature at which book paper catches fire and burns.

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Question 3: When did the musical "Les Misérables" first open on Broadway?

A. 1980

B. 1976

C. 1990

D. 1987

"Les Misérables" premiered in Paris in 1980, but it wasn't until March 12, 1987, that it opened at the Broadway Theatre in New York. The show has since become one of the longest-running shows on Broadway and was adapted into a successful movie in 2012.

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Question 4: Who is often referred to as "The King of Rock and Roll"?

A. Michael Jackson

B. Freddie Mercury

C. Bob Dylan

D. Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley is widely acknowledged as "The King of Rock and Roll" and is one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, led him to both great success and initial controversy.

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Question 5: In the world of Harry Potter, what is the name of the device used to store human memories?

A. Pensieve

B. Time-Turner

C. Portkey

D. Resurrection Stone

A pensieve is a magical device used to review memories. It appears liquid-like, and one can extract their own or another's memories, store them in the pensieve, and review them as if they were there. This object plays a significant role in the series, particularly in the books "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

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Question 6: How many Tony Awards did the musical "Hamilton" win?

A. 10

B. 13

C. 8

D. 11

"Hamilton" was nominated for 16 Tony Awards in 2016, which is a record. It won 11 Tonys, including Best Musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary musical blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway styles.

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Question 7: Who composed the famous four-note "Fate" motif in classical music?

A. Johann Sebastian Bach

B. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

C. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

D. Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is instantly recognizable from the opening four-note "Fate" motif, often described with the rhythm "short-short-short-long." It premiered in 1808 and has since become one of the most famous compositions in classical music history.

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Question 8: Where is the tallest building in the world located?

A. Taipei, Taiwan

B. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

C. Shanghai, China

D. New York City, USA

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands at a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet), making it the tallest building in the world. It was completed in 2010 and has since dominated the skyline of Dubai.

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Question 9: In which country was the Baha'i Faith founded?

A. Iran

B. Israel

C. Iraq

D. India

The Baha'i Faith was founded in Iran in the mid-19th century. It emerged from the Bábí religion, with its prophet-founder Bahá'u'lláh declaring his mission in 1863. Iran was then known as Persia.

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Question 10: What is the term for a legal declaration of a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property after death?

A. Subpoena

B. Injunction

C. Will

D. Indictment

A will, also known as a testament, allows a person to designate beneficiaries to inherit their property and make arrangements for the care of minor children. It is a critical document in estate planning and its validity is determined after the person's death in a legal process called probate.

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