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SDC Trivia Game #525 - 01/11/2024

Question 1: When did World War II officially end?

Although Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945 (known as Victory in Europe Day), marking the end of the war in Europe, World War II officially ended on September 2, 1945, when Japan formally surrendered. The Japanese surrender followed the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in early August 1945.


Question 2: How is the date of Easter determined each year?

The date of Easter varies from year to year. It is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon that occurs on or after the March equinox (also known as the vernal or spring equinox). This method of determining Easter's date was set by the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE.


Question 3: When was the first performance of Handel's Messiah?

Handel's Messiah, one of the most famous oratorios in history, was first performed in Dublin, Ireland in 1742. The premiere took place during the Easter season at the New Music Hall on Fishamble Street with Handel himself conducting.



Question 4: Where does the legendary Robin Hood traditionally live?

According to English folklore, Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men lived in Sherwood Forest, located in Nottinghamshire, England. The tales depict Robin Hood as a skilled archer and swordsman who robbed from the rich to give to the poor.


Question 5: If you were standing on Mars, the sun would appear how much smaller than it does from Earth?

Mars is about 1.5 times as far from the Sun as Earth is. Because of this greater distance, the Sun would appear about half as big as it does in Earth's sky if you were standing on Mars.


Question 6: What technology is used in 3D printing to create objects by layering materials?

3D printing utilizes additive manufacturing technology, which creates objects by successively layering materials like plastic, metal, or ceramic based on a digital 3D model. This is in contrast to subtractive manufacturing which starts with a block of material and cuts away excess to create the final shape.


Question 7: How did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?

The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids using a combination of ramps, sleds, levers, and rollers. They cut and transported limestone blocks from quarries nearby, then stacked them in decreasing size to form the pyramid shape. The exact techniques used are still debated, but most experts agree that ramps and sleds played a crucial role in the construction process.



Question 8: When is the ideal time to harvest wheat?

Wheat is typically harvested in the late summer to early autumn months, depending on the specific variety and the local climate. This allows the wheat to fully mature and dry out before being harvested, ensuring the best quality grain.


Question 9: How many versions of The Scream painting did Norwegian artist Edvard Munch create?

Edvard Munch actually created four versions of his iconic painting The Scream between 1893 and 1910, using different media including tempera, crayon, and pastel on cardboard. Two versions are held in the National Gallery of Norway, while the other two are in the Munch Museum, Oslo.


Question 10: How many ghosts visited Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?

In A Christmas Carol, Scrooge is visited by four ghosts: his former business partner Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come.


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