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Question 1: If you were attending a potlatch, which indigenous people's ceremony would you be participating in?
Question 2: What was the name of the sea witch in Disney's "The Little Mermaid"?
Ursula is a villainous sea witch who tricks Ariel into trading her voice for human legs in an attempt to sabotage Ariel's chances with Prince Eric. Ursula was voiced by Pat Carroll in the 1989 animated film.
Question 3: Who designed the famous Guggenheim Museum in New York City?
Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to design the Guggenheim Museum in 1943. It took 16 years to complete and is considered one of the 20th century's most important architectural landmarks. The museum's unique spiral design allows visitors to easily view the artwork within.
Question 4: If a person experiences an intense fear of being in enclosed spaces, what phobia are they likely suffering from?
Claustrophobia comes from the Latin word "claustrum" meaning "a shut in place," and the Greek word "phobos" meaning "fear". It is estimated to affect between 5-7% of the world population. Exposure therapy is one of the main treatments for claustrophobia.
Question 5: Why did Henry Ford choose the letter "T" for his famous Model T automobile?
Henry Ford produced a series of automobiles, each one designated by a letter, starting with Model A in 1903, and progressing through Model S in 1908 before launching the famous Model T in 1908. The Model T went on to become one of the best-selling vehicles of all time.
Question 6: How many people died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
The 9/11 attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, not including the 19 terrorist hijackers aboard the four airplanes. The attacks remain the deadliest terrorist act in world history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States.
Question 7: Why was the final episode of M*A*S*H in 1983 watched by over 100 million viewers?
The series finale of M*A*S*H, titled "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen", aired on February 28, 1983. The episode drew 105.97 million total viewers, which was a record for the most watched television episode of all time in the U.S. This record stood until 2010.
Question 8: Where do the Simpsons live?
While the state Springfield is located in is never specified, creator Matt Groening has stated he named it after Springfield, Oregon. The ambiguity allows people from many different states to believe the Simpsons could be living in their area.
Question 9: In what year was the United Nations founded?
The United Nations officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, after World War II, with the aim of preventing future wars. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states.
Question 10: What is the study of the behavior of matter and energy called?
Physics is a natural science that studies matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. Physics is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines, with its main goal being to understand how the universe behaves.
Potlatches are gift-giving feasts practiced by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada and the United States, such as the Kwakwaka'wakw, Haida, Nuxalk, Tlingit, and others. The feasts are held on various occasions to confer status and rank upon individuals, kin groups and clans.