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  • 1. 

    What "King" of golf lent his name to a mixture of iced tea and lemonade?

    • A.

      Tiger Woods

    • B.

      Arnold Palmer

    • C.

      Jack Nicklaus

    • D.

      Tom Watson

    Correct Answer
    B. Arnold Palmer
    Explanation
    Arnold Palmer is the correct answer because he popularized a drink made of iced tea and lemonade, which became known as an "Arnold Palmer." He was a professional golfer and his love for this refreshing beverage led to it being named after him.

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  • 2. 

    What year did Albert Einstein die?

    • A.

      1949

    • B.

      1954

    • C.

      1955

    • D.

      1960

    Correct Answer
    C. 1955
    Explanation
    Albert Einstein died in 1955.

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  • 3. 

    What is the largest planet in the solar system?

    • A.

      Jupiter

    • B.

      Neptune

    • C.

      Earth

    • D.

      Mars

    Correct Answer
    A. Jupiter
    Explanation
    Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It has a diameter of about 86,881 miles, which is more than 11 times the diameter of Earth. Jupiter's size is due to its massive atmosphere and its composition of mostly hydrogen and helium gases. Its large size also gives it a strong gravitational pull, making it a dominant force in the solar system.

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  • 4. 

    How many Presidents have there been of the United States

    • A.

      36

    • B.

      29

    • C.

      46

    • D.

      45

    Correct Answer
    D. 45
    Explanation
    There have been 45 Presidents of the United States.

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  • 5. 

    What colour is Cerulean?

    • A.

      Red

    • B.

      Blue

    • C.

      Yellow

    • D.

      Green

    Correct Answer
    B. Blue
    Explanation
    Cerulean is a color that is commonly described as a shade of blue. It is a light to medium blue color that is often associated with the sky or the sea. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is blue.

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  • 6. 

    What is a group of Dolphins called?

    • A.

      School

    • B.

      Herd

    • C.

      Pod

    • D.

      Pool

    Correct Answer
    C. Pod
    Explanation
    A group of dolphins is called a pod. This term is used to describe a social unit of dolphins that typically consists of a few individuals, ranging from a dozen to a hundred or more. Dolphins are highly social animals and form strong bonds within their pods. They communicate through a complex system of clicks, whistles, and body movements. Living in pods allows dolphins to work together in hunting, protecting each other, and raising their young.

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  • 7. 

    Who invented Penicillin?

    • A.

      Alexandra Fleming

    • B.

      Thomas Edison

    • C.

      Marie Curie

    • D.

      George Orwell

    Correct Answer
    A. Alexandra Fleming
    Explanation
    Alexandra Fleming is the correct answer because she is the scientist who discovered Penicillin. In 1928, Fleming accidentally left a petri dish of Staphylococcus bacteria uncovered, and noticed that a mold called Penicillium notatum had contaminated the dish. She observed that the bacteria around the mold were dying, indicating that the mold was producing a substance that killed the bacteria. This discovery led to the development of the first antibiotic, Penicillin, which revolutionized medicine by effectively treating bacterial infections.

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  • 8. 

    How many men have walked on the moon?

    • A.

      10

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      12

    • D.

      9

    Correct Answer
    C. 12
    Explanation
    Twelve men have walked on the moon. The Apollo lunar missions between 1969 and 1972 successfully landed a total of twelve astronauts on the moon's surface. These missions included the famous Apollo 11 mission in 1969, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. The last manned moon landing was made by Apollo 17 in 1972, with Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt being the last two men to walk on the moon.

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  • 9. 

    What is the currency of Brazil?

    • A.

      Dollar

    • B.

      The Bhat

    • C.

      Real

    • D.

      Krona

    Correct Answer
    C. Real
    Explanation
    The currency of Brazil is the Real.

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  • 10. 

    Who has won the most Academy Awards?

    • A.

      James Cameron

    • B.

      Walt Disney

    • C.

      Katherine Hepburn

    • D.

      Steven Spielberg

    Correct Answer
    B. Walt Disney
    Explanation
    Walt Disney has won the most Academy Awards because he was a highly successful and influential figure in the entertainment industry. He was a pioneer in the field of animation and created iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse. Throughout his career, Disney received a total of 22 Academy Awards, making him the record holder for the most wins. His contributions to film and animation continue to be celebrated and his legacy lives on through the Disney brand.

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