Question 1: When did the Inca Empire reach its peak?
Question 2: The Mohs scale is used to measure what property of minerals?
The Mohs scale of mineral hardness is a qualitative ordinal scale characterizing scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of harder material to scratch softer material. Friedrich Mohs, a German mineralogist, invented this scale in 1812.
Question 3: Who was the general in command of the Union armies at the end of the American Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant was appointed as commander of all Union armies in March 1864 and famously led them to victory over the Confederate States, culminating in Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House in April 1865. Grant later became the 18th president of the United States.
Question 4: Who is considered the 'Father of Geometry'?
Euclid, the Greek mathematician who lived in Alexandria, Egypt around 300 BC, is often referred to as the 'Father of Geometry'. His treatise on mathematics, "The Elements", was used as the main textbook for teaching mathematics until the early 20th century and is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics.
Question 5: How many Oscars has Meryl Streep been nominated for over her career?
Meryl Streep holds the record for the most Academy Award acting nominations. She has won 3 Oscars - for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie's Choice (1982), and The Iron Lady (2011).
Question 6: What day of the week does Thanksgiving fall on in the United States?
In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. The holiday originated in 1621 when the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts shared an autumn feast with the Wampanoag Native Americans.
Question 7: Who directed the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" in 2019?
Bong Joon-ho, a South Korean filmmaker, directed "Parasite," which made history by becoming the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020. The film also earned Bong the award for Best Director.
Question 8: Which is the longest bone in the human body?
The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body. It connects the hip to the knee and plays a crucial role in bearing body weight and enabling motion of the leg.
Question 9: What is the term for the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels of a vehicle?
The wheelbase is a key dimension of a vehicle's design and affects factors such as stability, ride comfort and interior space. A longer wheelbase generally provides a smoother ride and more interior room, while a shorter wheelbase can provide better maneuverability.
Question 10: When was The Simpsons first aired?
The Simpsons, an American animated sitcom, debuted as a full half-hour prime time show on Fox on December 17, 1989. The show started as a series of shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987 before it was developed into a standalone program.
The Inca Empire, centered in modern-day Peru, reached its peak around 1500 AD under the rule of Huayna Capac. At its height, the empire stretched from modern-day Chile to Ecuador and had a population of around 12 million people. The empire was known for its impressive engineering feats, including an extensive road network and the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu.