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TGV Trivia Game #264 - 06-10-2025

Question 1: In what year was the World Wide Web first introduced to the public?

Although the concept of the World Wide Web was proposed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, it was first made available to the public in 1991. This innovation revolutionized the way information is shared and accessed around the world.


Question 2: In which year was the tomb of Tutankhamun discovered?

The tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun—often referred to as King Tut—was discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. This discovery was one of the most significant archaeological finds because the tomb was largely intact and filled with treasures, which provided immense insights into the burial practices and culture of ancient Egypt.


Question 3: The Kimono is a traditional attire originating from which country?

Kimono translates to "thing to wear" in Japanese. It is a traditional Japanese garment characterized by long sleeves and a belt. The kimono has been worn for centuries in Japan and has evolved through complex cultural traditions related to formal occasions, seasons, and the wearer's age and marital status.


Question 4: What is the term for the seasonal wind shift that brings significant rainfall to parts of Asia?

Monsoons are seasonal reversals in wind direction that cause wet and dry seasons in Asia and other parts of the world. The term is traditionally used specifically for the seasonal wind shift over the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia which happens around April or May and can last until September.


Question 5: Which language family does English belong to?

English is part of the Germanic family of languages, which also includes German, Dutch, and the Scandinavian languages. Its vocabulary has been significantly influenced by Latin and Romance languages, particularly French, due to historical events such as the Norman Conquest.


Question 6: In which year was the first iPhone released?

The first iPhone was announced by Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, during an Apple keynote at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco. It was later released on June 29, 2007. The iPhone was a revolutionary product that combined a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device.


Question 7: What is the name of the ship that transported the main characters in the movie "Titanic"?

RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in the early morning of 15 April 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The "Titanic" film, released in 1997 and directed by James Cameron, dramatizes the event and follows characters Jack and Rose.


Question 8: Who was the Greek god of music, truth, and prophecy?

Apollo is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in Greek and Roman mythology. His many attributes included being the patron of music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, plague, medicine, sun, light, and knowledge. His twin sister is Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and wilderness.


Question 9: Which artist painted the famous "The Night Watch"?

"The Night Watch" is one of the most famous paintings by Rembrandt, completed in 1642. It is known for its size, the dramatic use of light and shadow, and the perception of motion in what would have traditionally been a static military portrait.


Question 10: What is the highest international competitive level in men's golf?

The Majors consist of the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional golf: The Masters, The U.S. Open, The Open Championship (often referred to as the British Open), and the PGA Championship. Winning all four in a single calendar year constitutes a Grand Slam.


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