Question 1: Which philosopher is considered the father of Western philosophy?
Question 2: Which famous Broadway musical features the song "Defying Gravity"?
"Defying Gravity" is a signature song from the musical "Wicked", sung by the character Elphaba. It marks a pivotal moment in the story as Elphaba chooses to stand against what she perceives as a corrupt society.
Question 3: Which company was originally known as "Quantum Computer Services Inc."?
Quantum Computer Services Inc.' was founded in 1985 and later changed its name to America Online (AOL) in 1991. AOL was a pioneer in providing dial-up internet service to the masses, popularizing the phrase "You've got mail" through its email service.
Question 4: In what century was the famous painting "The Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh created?
Vincent van Gogh painted "The Starry Night" in 1889 while staying at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in southern France. It depicts the view from his room's east-facing window just before sunrise. The painting is now housed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Question 5: Where would you find the world's most extensive system of coral reefs?
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, and is the largest coral reef system in the world, comprising over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles). It can be seen from outer space and is one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
Question 6: What actor provided the voice for Michael Jackson's song 'Thriller'?
Micheal Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ featured the voice of the late actor Vincent Price thanks to his reputation as a brilliant performer in hit horror films.
Question 7: Where would you find the lion as a prominent national symbol?
The lion is a prominent national symbol in Singapore, featured on the country's coat of arms, currency, and the iconic Merlion statue. The lion represents Singapore itself, which is known as the "Lion City" or Singapura, meaning "lion city" in Malay.
Question 8: The classic Australian novel "Picnic at Hanging Rock" was written by which author?
"Picnic at Hanging Rock" was published in 1967 and is set in 1900, telling the story of the mysterious disappearance of several schoolgirls during an outing to Hanging Rock, Victoria. The book was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film in 1975.
Question 9: In which continent would you not find any native species of ants?
While ants are found on every continent except Antarctica, there are no native ant species on the southernmost continent. However, an invasive species called the Argentine ant was discovered on the Antarctic Peninsula in 2019, likely introduced inadvertently by human activity.
Question 10: What was the first feature-length computer-animated movie?
"Toy Story," which debuted in 1995, was the first entirely computer-animated feature film. It was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.
Socrates is recognized as one of the founders of Western philosophy. His work laid the groundwork for his students, Plato and Aristotle. Socrates did not write any philosophical texts himself; our knowledge of his teachings and life comes primarily from the writings of Plato and other students.