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SDC Trivia Game #509 - 16/10/2024

Question 1: In which organelle of a cell does photosynthesis take place?

Photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy, takes place in the chloroplasts. These organelles contain chlorophyll, the green pigment that absorbs light energy to drive the photosynthetic reactions.


Question 2: Why do some English words have silent letters?

Many silent letters in English words are remnants of historical pronunciations or spellings. For example, the 'k' in 'knight' was pronounced in Old English but became silent over time as pronunciation shifted.


Question 3: In which stage of psychosexual development did Freud believe the Oedipus complex occurred?

According to Freud's psychosexual theory of development, the Oedipus complex, where a child unconsciously desires their opposite-sex parent, occurs during the phallic stage, typically between the ages of 3 and 6.



Question 4: Where was the author Fyodor Dostoevsky born?

Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the most influential and acclaimed writers in world literature, was born in Moscow, Russia in 1821. His works, including novels like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, deeply explore human psychology, morality and the effects of social conditions.


Question 5: Why is the site of Pompeii significant to archaeologists?

The ancient Roman city of Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This unique preservation has provided archaeologists with an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire.


Question 6: If you were attending an Indian wedding, what color should you avoid wearing?

In Indian culture, white is traditionally associated with funerals and mourning, so it's best to avoid wearing white to an Indian wedding. Instead, bright colors like red, yellow, and green are considered auspicious and are commonly worn by wedding guests.


Question 7: What is the process called by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar. This process is vital for life on Earth as it provides the oxygen we breathe and the food we eat.



Question 8: What was the original name of the popular search engine Google?

Google was originally named BackRub when it was a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University in 1996. The name referred to the search engine's unique ability to analyze the "back links" pointing to a given website. The name was eventually changed to Google, a play on the mathematical term "googol," which is a 1 followed by 100 zeros, reflecting the company's mission to organize the world's vast amount of information.


Question 9: How is the tendency to attribute one's own attitudes, beliefs, or motives to others called?

Projection is a psychological defense mechanism in which individuals attribute characteristics they find unacceptable in themselves to another person. This allows the individual to avoid self-criticism or negative feelings about themselves.


Question 10: In which city is the holiest site in Islam, the Kaaba, located?

The Kaaba, located in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, is considered the most sacred site in Islam. Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during their daily prayers and it is the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which every able-bodied Muslim must undertake at least once in their life if possible.


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