Question 1: Who wrote the influential dystopian novel "1984"?
Question 2: In biology, what is the powerhouse of the cell?
The Mitochondria is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell because it's responsible for converting chemical energy from food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a form of energy that cells can use.
Question 3: Why is the piano sometimes called a "piano forte"?
The piano is often called a "piano forte" stemming from its original Italian name "gravicèmbalo col piano e forte" which means “harpsichord with soft and loud” because, unlike the harpsichord, the piano can vary the volume of the notes based on the player's touch.
Question 4: In which architectural style were Notre-Dame de Paris and Westminster Abbey built?
Notre-Dame de Paris and Westminster Abbey are iconic examples of Gothic architecture, a style that prevailed in Europe from the late 12th to the 16th century. Key features include pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.
Question 5: The word "amigo" means "friend" in which language?
"Amigo" is a Spanish word for "friend." Similar words exist in other Romance languages due to their Latin roots, like "ami" in French and "amico" in Italian, but the exact term "amigo" is uniquely Spanish.
Question 6: In geology, the Mohs scale is used to measure what?
The Mohs hardness scale runs from 1 to 10 using a series of reference minerals, and a higher number indicates a higher hardness. For example, diamond, the hardest natural substance known, is listed as 10 on the Mohs scale.
Question 7: Where in the periodic table are the alkali metals found?
The alkali metals occupy Group 1 of the periodic table and include elements like Sodium (Na) and Potassium (K). These metals are highly reactive and form alkaline (or basic) oxides.
Question 8: The film "Forrest Gump" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in what year?
"Forrest Gump", starring Tom Hanks, won the Best Picture Oscar at the 67th Academy Awards in 1995. Tom Hanks also won his second consecutive Best Actor Oscar for his role in this film.
Question 9: The movie "The Sound of Music" is based off what real-life family?
"The Sound of Music" a musical drama film from 1965, is based on the real-life story of the von Trapp Family singers, a musical group from Austria before and during World War II.
Question 10: The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, is an example of which architectural style?
Designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is one of the most admired works of contemporary architecture and an example of Deconstructivist design, a movement characterized by fragmentation and distortion of structure.
"1984", a novel written by George Orwell (real name Eric Arthur Blair) in 1949, depicts a totalitarian future society where public and private life are scrutinized by the Party led by Big Brother. It has been influential in socio-political discussions since.