30 Questions
What was Ferdinand Magellan's role in the 16th century?
Explorer
Why did Ferdinand Magellan lose favor with the king of Portugal?
He became involved in political intrigue at the court
What land did the papal decree of 1493 assign to Spain?
All land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude
Why did Ferdinand Magellan offer to serve Emperor Charles V of Spain?
To prove that the East Indies fell under Spanish authority
What was Ferdinand Magellan's nationality?
Portuguese
What was Ferdinand Magellan's major achievement in exploration?
Leading the first expedition to sail around the world
Why did Marie Curie leave Poland to study in Paris?
To pursue a higher education since the university in Warsaw was closed to women
When did Marie Curie earn her master's degree and doctorate in physics?
1895
Who was Pierre Curie to Marie Curie?
Her husband
What happened to Pierre Curie in 1906?
He was killed by a horse-drawn wagon
Why did Marie Curie feel desolate after Pierre's death?
She had to take care of her daughters alone
For what achievement did Marie Curie receive the Nobel Prize in 1911?
Isolating radium
What percentage of the class has black hair?
10%
How many yellow daisies are in the garden?
17
What fraction of the Easter eggs are pink?
1/6
How many kids liked vanilla ice cream in the first-grade class?
7
What fraction of baseball cards did Frank give away?
3/12
If Joe found all the purple Easter eggs, what fraction of the total eggs did he find?
1/8
What was the name of the passage Magellan found near 50 degrees S latitude?
Strait of All Saints
How many ships deserted during the expedition led by Magellan?
1
What happened to Magellan in the Philippines?
He was killed in a tribal battle
In what year did Magellan's expedition cross the meridian now known as the International Date Line?
1521
What did the surviving ship and sailors under Elcano's command prove by completing the journey to Spain?
The world is round
What did Magellan name the passage that is now known as the Strait of Magellan?
Strait of All Saints
How many pieces of candy does Beth have left after giving Jaime 1/3 and Selena 1/4 of her 24 pieces?
6
If you wanted to double the recipe that calls for 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 1 egg, how much of each ingredient would you need?
2 c sugar, 2 c brn sugar, 1 c flour, 3 eggs
What is the fraction representation of the animals at the farm with 6 pigs, 2 cows, and 4 roosters?
6/12 pigs, 2/12 cows, 4/12 roosters
What fraction of her money did Kelly spend in total after spending half on a DVD and one-sixth on a new popcorn maker?
2/3 of her money
Which figure can be formed from the pieces given in figure (X)?
(1)
Out of the figures (1), (2), (3), and (4), which one can be formed from the pieces provided in figure (X)?
(3)
Test your knowledge of English grammar with this quiz focusing on modal verbs and phrasal verbs. Choose the correct verb form or completion to complete each sentence. Good luck!
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