Questions and Answers
Who wrote the composition 'Pomp and Circumstance'?
Edgar Elgar
What state did the Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (1499-1543) discover?
California
How many bones does the average adult skeleton have?
206
How many rings does Jupiter have?
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What was the name of the dominant race that Adolf Hitler attempted to create by genocide in World War II?
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What Italian composer wrote the piece, Rigoletto?
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Who was the famous American author who wrote the novel 'The Great Gatsby'?
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This Enlightenment philosopher believed that all people have the right to the natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
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In what year did the Spanish-American War begin?
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This controversial ruler bettered the Roman Empire by building splendid public buildings, stabilizing the frontier, and creating a strong central government.
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Who was the grandson of the Mongol ruler, Genghis Khan, who united China for the first time in 300 years?
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This Norse goddess was the wife of Odin and possessed the power of prophecy.
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This famous play by Thornton Wilder features characters such as Emily Webb and Professor Willard.
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Who is the head of the Australian government?
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This philosopher wrote the Leviathan and spoke of a social contract that all persons should follow.
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Which composer wrote the famous composition, 'The Four Seasons'?
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What is the capital of the state of Washington?
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Picasso used this artistic form to portray ideas and figures using geometric shapes.
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Who was the 1843 Pulitzer winning author of 'Dragon's Teeth'?
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Who played 'the unsinkable Molly Brown' in James Cameron's Oscar-winning production 'Titanic'?
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Study Notes
Music and Arts
- "Pomp and Circumstance" composed by Edward Elgar.
- "Rigoletto" is an opera by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
- "The Four Seasons" is a famous composition by Antonio Vivaldi.
- Cubism, an artistic form developed by Pablo Picasso, uses geometric shapes to depict ideas and figures.
History and Politics
- Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovered California in the 16th century.
- The average adult skeleton consists of 206 bones.
- Jupiter has 3 rings.
- Adolf Hitler aimed to establish the Aryan race during World War II through genocide.
- August Caesar notably improved the Roman Empire with public buildings and a strong government.
- Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, united China after 300 years of division.
Literature
- "The Great Gatsby," a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, explores themes of wealth and the American Dream.
- "Our Town," a famous play by Thornton Wilder, features characters like Emily Webb and Professor Willard.
- Upton Sinclair, awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1843, authored "Dragon's Teeth."
Philosophy and Rights
- John Locke, an Enlightenment philosopher, emphasized natural rights including life, liberty, and property.
- Thomas Hobbes wrote "Leviathan," discussing the concept of a social contract among individuals.
Geography and Government
- Kevin Rudd serves as the head of the Australian government.
- The capital of Washington state is Olympia.
- The Spanish-American War commenced in the year 1898.
Cultural References
- Kathy Bates portrayed the character "the unsinkable Molly Brown" in the Oscar-winning film "Titanic."
- Frigga, a Norse goddess and wife of Odin, possessed prophetic powers.
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