SDC_Bot

New member
Staff member
Jan 21, 2022
2,142
551
0
SDC Trivia Game #654 - 10/03/2025

Question 1: Where is the world's deepest oceanic trench located?

The Mariana Trench is located in the western Pacific Ocean, just east of the Mariana Islands. At its deepest point, known as the Challenger Deep, it reaches a depth of about 36,000 feet (11,000 meters).


Question 2: What is the term for the measure of resistance in an electrical circuit?

An Ohm is the standard unit of electrical resistance in the International System of Units (SI). It's named after the German physicist Georg Simon Ohm, who first proposed Ohm's law.


Question 3: Which area of the brain plays a central role in the formation of memories?

The hippocampus, located in the temporal lobe of the brain, is essential for the formation and consolidation of new memories, particularly declarative memories (facts and events). It also plays a role in spatial navigation and learning.



Question 4: What do you call the study of the history and origin of names, especially those of people?

Onomastics is the study of the history and origin of names, especially those of people. Aside from people, onomastics also covers other subtopics like the names of places and other naming patterns based on factors like culture or religion.


Question 5: In Greek mythology, why was Pandora given a box?

According to Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman created by the gods. Zeus ordered her creation as punishment to Prometheus for stealing fire and giving it to humanity. Pandora was given a box (in modern accounts, sometimes mistranslated as a jar) which contained all the evils of the world. Tempted by her curiosity, Pandora opened the box, releasing all the misfortunes that now plague humanity.


Question 6: Who discovered the ancient city of Troy?

Heinrich Schliemann, a German archaeologist, discovered the ruins of ancient Troy in 1871 in present-day Turkey. His discovery supported the belief that the city described in Homer's Iliad was based on a real place.


Question 7: In which part of the body would you find the medulla oblongata?

The medulla oblongata is located in the brainstem, which is part of the hindbrain. It plays a vital role in regulating many autonomic functions including heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion.



Question 8: What is the Australian Stock Exchange's abbreviation?

The Australian Stock Exchange is the primary stock exchange in Australia, and it is formally known as the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). It was formed in 1987 through a merger of various state-based exchanges.


Question 9: Who was the last pharaoh of Egypt?

Cleopatra VII Philopator, known simply as Cleopatra, was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. She ruled from 51 to 30 BC until her death, after which Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire.


Question 10: Why is the symbol for the element silver Ag?

The symbol Ag for silver originates from the Latin word 'argentum', which means silver. Many chemical symbols come from the Latin or Greek names of elements.


You got answers correct
 
  • Like
Reactions: margaretritchie48
I got 7 out of 10 (70%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #654
Question 1: 🟩
Question 2: 🟩
Question 3: 🟥
Question 4: 🟥
Question 5: 🟥
Question 6: 🟩
Question 7: 🟩
Question 8: 🟩
Question 9: 🟩
Question 10: 🟩
Q3&4 = 🤷‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️
Q5 Pandora and the evils of the world, must have got it wrong???.
Never mind, I have got my "trusty" key and off to the Club.
SEE YA THERE PEOPLE🍾🍷
 
I got 10 out of 10 (100%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #654
Question 1: 🟩
Question 2: 🟩
Question 3: 🟩
Question 4: 🟩
Question 5: 🟩
Question 6: 🟩
Question 7: 🟩
Question 8: 🟩
Question 9: 🟩
Question 10: 🟩
Q4 Hmm tricky choice between C and D! 🤔
Q5 Poor patsy Pandora was set up to fail and take the blame. 🙄
😺😸🍷👨‍🏭🐈‍⬛Another Day in Paradise! Woo Hoo!
 
I got 7 out of 10 (70%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #654
Question 1: 🟩
Question 2: 🟩
Question 3: 🟥
Question 4: 🟥
Question 5: 🟥
Question 6: 🟩
Question 7: 🟩
Question 8: 🟩
Question 9: 🟩
Question 10: 🟩
Q3&4 = 🤷‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️
Q5 Pandora and the evils of the world, must have got it wrong???.
Never mind, I have got my "trusty" key and off to the Club.
SEE YA THERE PEOPLE🍾🍷
Sorry I didn't make today, General! Have a good day. Perhaps the vast Club mob yesterday didn't scoff all the 🦪🦪🦪and Glenfiddich 🥃. Now I have to get my own 🍤and🍷. Life is soooo tough. 😼😸🐈‍⬛
 
I got 5 out of 10 (50%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #654
Question 1: 🟩
Question 2: 🟥
Question 3: 🟩
Question 4: 🟥
Question 5: 🟩
Question 6: 🟥
Question 7: 🟥
Question 8: 🟩
Question 9: 🟥
Question 10: 🟩
Question 4 clicked correct answer but it was the next correct answer with same answer so got it wrong.
 
I got 10 out of 10 (100%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #654
Question 1: 🟩
Question 2: 🟩
Question 3: 🟩
Question 4: 🟩
Question 5: 🟩
Question 6: 🟩
Question 7: 🟩
Question 8: 🟩
Question 9: 🟩
Question 10: 🟩
Q4 Hmm tricky choice between C and D! 🤔
Q5 Poor patsy Pandora was set up to fail and take the blame. 🙄
😺😸🍷👨‍🏭🐈‍⬛Another Day in Paradise! Woo Hoo!
Well done Your Majesty....Hope that you have recovered from Alfie's winds and rain....Stay dry and safe and keep up the great work on the daily Quiz. 💯%👑
 
I got 6 out of 10 (60%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #654
Question 1: 🟩
Question 2: 🟩
Question 3: 🟩
Question 4: 🟥
Question 5: 🟥
Question 6: 🟩
Question 7: 🟥
Question 8: 🟩
Question 9: 🟥
Question 10: 🟩
Well the transfusion seems to have worked somewhat, missed a visit to the 70%ers Club with Question 4 due to the Quizmaster stuff up yet again, oh well maybe tomorrow.....going back for some more 🩸🩸🩸🩸. For any of our members affected by Cyclone Alfie, please stay safe.❤️
 

Join the conversation

News, deals, games, and bargains for Aussies over 60. From everyday expenses like groceries and eating out, to electronics, fashion and travel, the club is all about helping you make your money go further.

Seniors Discount Club

The SDC searches for the best deals, discounts, and bargains for Aussies over 60. From everyday expenses like groceries and eating out, to electronics, fashion and travel, the club is all about helping you make your money go further.
  1. New members
  2. Jokes & fun
  3. Photography
  4. Nostalgia / Yesterday's Australia
  5. Food and Lifestyle
  6. Money Saving Hacks
  7. Offtopic / Everything else
  • We believe that retirement should be a time to relax and enjoy life, not worry about money. That's why we're here to help our members make the most of their retirement years. If you're over 60 and looking for ways to save money, connect with others, and have a laugh, we’d love to have you aboard.
  • Advertise with us

User Menu

Enjoyed Reading our Story?

  • Share this forum to your loved ones.
Change Weather Postcode×
Change Petrol Postcode×