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What is the estimated age of the universe?
What is the diameter of the largest planet in our solar system?
In which century was the famous painting 'Mona Lisa' created?
What is the elevation of the highest mountain peak?
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When was the first modern Olympic Games held?
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What is the largest continent by area?
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Who wrote the famous novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
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What was the first web browser created by?
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In which year was the first email sent?
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Study Notes
History
- The oldest known civilization is Sumer in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), dating back to around 4500 BCE.
- The ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, around 2580 BCE.
- The Roman Empire, which spanned from 27 BCE to 476 CE, was a dominant power in Europe and North Africa.
Science
- The universe is estimated to be around 13.8 billion years old.
- The human body is made up of approximately 60% water.
- The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter, with a diameter of around 142,984 kilometers.
Geography
- The largest continent is Asia, covering an area of around 44.5 million square kilometers.
- The longest river in the world is the Nile, stretching over 6,695 kilometers through 11 countries.
- The highest mountain peak is Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas between Nepal and Tibet, with an elevation of 8,848 meters.
Arts and Culture
- The famous painting "Mona Lisa" was created by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century.
- The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece in 1896.
- The famous novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" was written by Harper Lee and published in 1960.
Technology
- The first computer bug was an actual insect that got stuck in the Harvard Mark II computer in 1947.
- The first email was sent in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson, who also invented the "@" symbol as a way to address messages.
- The first web browser was created in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee, who also invented the World Wide Web.
History
- Sumer in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) is the oldest known civilization, dating back to around 4500 BCE.
- The ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, around 2580 BCE.
- The Roman Empire, a dominant power in Europe and North Africa, spanned from 27 BCE to 476 CE.
Science
- The age of the universe is estimated to be around 13.8 billion years.
- The human body is composed of approximately 60% water.
- Jupiter, with a diameter of around 142,984 kilometers, is the largest planet in our solar system.
Geography
- Asia, covering an area of around 44.5 million square kilometers, is the largest continent.
- The Nile, stretching over 6,695 kilometers through 11 countries, is the longest river in the world.
- Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas between Nepal and Tibet, has an elevation of 8,848 meters, making it the highest mountain peak.
Arts and Culture
- Leonardo da Vinci created the famous painting "Mona Lisa" in the early 16th century.
- The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece in 1896.
- Harper Lee wrote and published the famous novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" in 1960.
Technology
- The first computer bug was an actual insect that got stuck in the Harvard Mark II computer in 1947.
- Ray Tomlinson sent the first email in 1971 and invented the "@" symbol for addressing messages.
- Tim Berners-Lee created the first web browser in 1990 and also invented the World Wide Web.
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Description
Test your knowledge of ancient civilizations, historical events, and scientific facts. From Sumer to the Roman Empire, and from the universe's age to the human body's composition, this quiz covers a range of fascinating topics.
