Question 1: The 'Inferiority Complex' was a concept first introduced by which famed psychologist?
Question 2: What is the longest running show on Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera, a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, opened on January 26, 1988 on Broadway, and has been performed over 12,000 times as of 2020. It surpassed the previous record holder, Cats, in 2006.
Question 3: Who formulated the law of universal gravitation?
Sir Isaac Newton published his law of universal gravitation in the "Principia Mathematica" in 1687. It states that every point mass attracts every other point mass by a force acting along the line intersecting both points. The force is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Question 4: Which of the following languages has the most native speakers worldwide?
Mandarin Chinese, spoken mainly in mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore, has around 920 million native speakers, making it the language with the most native speakers worldwide. However, English is more widely spoken when considering both native and non-native speakers.
Question 5: Who created the Peanuts comic strip?
Charles M. Schulz created Peanuts in 1950, and it became one of the most beloved and influential comic strips in history. The main character, Charlie Brown, along with his dog Snoopy, became iconic figures in American pop culture.
Question 6: In what year was the first successful vaccine for Polio announced?
Dr. Jonas Salk developed the first successful polio vaccine, with its effectiveness being announced on April 12, 1955. Polio was a feared disease that could cause paralysis and death until the vaccine brought the promise of eradication.
Question 7: Which note is not a part of the C major triad?
A C major triad is made up of the notes C, E, and G. E♭ is not part of the C major triad; instead, E♭ would make it a C minor triad.
Question 8: What language uses a writing system known as Hangul?
Hangul is the alphabet used in the Korean language. It was created during the 15th century by King Sejong the Great and his scholars.
Question 9: How many companies are part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that tracks 30 large, publicly-owned companies trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq. The DJIA is one of the oldest and most widely followed stock market indices.
Question 10: If one were to suffer from tinnitus, what part of the body would it affect?
Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. It is a common problem and can be caused by conditions like age-related hearing loss, ear injury, or a circulatory system disorder.
Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychotherapist and founder of Individual Psychology, introduced the concept of 'Inferiority Complex'. It refers to a person's feeling that they are lesser than others in some way, which often stems from childhood experiences.