[Paul W]

SDC Trivia Game #56 - 20/07/2023​

Question 1: When was the Australian Football League (AFL) founded?

A. 1960

B. 1927

C. 1901

D. 1897

The Australian Football League, originally named the Victorian Football League (VFL), was founded in 1897. The league went through a major expansion in the 1980s and 1990s, eventually becoming the AFL in 1990.

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Question 2: The Mona Lisa, a famous portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, features a woman with which mysterious facial expression?

A. Angry glare

B. Surprised expression

C. Enigmatic smile

D. Sad frown

The Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile has been a subject of fascination and debate for centuries. It is believed that the woman depicted in the portrait is Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine merchant.

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Question 3: In Greek mythology, who was the god of war?

A. Apollo

B. Ares

C. Dionysus

D. Hermes

Ares is known as the god of war in Greek mythology, representing the violence and chaos of warfare. His Roman counterpart is Mars, who became more associated with the disciplined aspect of war, and was revered as the father of the Roman people.

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Question 4: The metacarpals are bones found in which part of the human body?

A. Hand

B. Foot

C. Skull

D. Spine

The metacarpals are a group of five bones found in the palm of the hand, connecting the wrist bones to the finger bones. Each metacarpal corresponds to one finger.

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Question 5: Which gas is considered the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities?

A. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

B. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

C. Methane (CH4)

D. Ozone (O3)

Carbon dioxide is primarily produced through the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and other human activities. It is responsible for approximately 76% of total human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.

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Question 6: How many seasons did the original "I Love Lucy" television show run for?

A. 6 seasons

B. 4 seasons

C. 10 seasons

D. 8 seasons

"I Love Lucy," an American television sitcom starring Lucille Ball, ran from October 1951 to May 1957. The iconic show was groundbreaking for its time, with an estimated 40 million Americans tuning in each week to watch Lucy's antics.

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Question 7: The invention of which practical home appliance is credited to American Richard W. Sears and Alvah C. Roebuck?

A. Vacuum cleaner

B. Toaster

C. Refrigerator

D. Washing machine

The washing machine's earliest patent was filed in 1851, but Sears and Roebuck introduced a more practical and popular design in 1908. Their design, called the "1908 Thor," significantly improved the process of washing clothes at home.

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Question 8: The Earth's outermost layer is called?

A. Core

B. Lithosphere

C. Mantle

D. Crust

The Earth's crust is primarily composed of two types - oceanic crust, which makes up the ocean floors, and continental crust, which forms the continents. The crust is divided into several tectonic plates, which can move and interact, resulting in earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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Question 9: Which element has the atomic number 1?

A. Lithium

B. Helium

C. Hydrogen

D. Oxygen

Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, constituting roughly 75% of its elemental mass.

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Question 10: Where does the Marvel superhero Spider-Man primarily operate?

A. Chicago

B. London

C. Los Angeles

D. New York City

Spider-Man, or Peter Parker, is often seen swinging through the streets of New York City, protecting its citizens from various villains and crime. New York City is also home to many other Marvel superheroes.

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