Question 1: Who is the founder of Amazon, the world's largest online retailer?
Question 2: Why did Ludwig van Beethoven continue composing music even after going deaf?
Beethoven began losing his hearing in his late twenties, but he continued composing masterpieces like his Ninth Symphony well after becoming completely deaf. His deep understanding of music and ability to audiate (hear the music in his mind) allowed him to keep creating despite his disability.
Question 3: If you sailed due east from Brazil, what would be the first European country you would reach?
Portugal and Brazil were both part of the Portuguese Empire. Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. The two countries maintain close political, economic and cultural ties to this day.
Question 4: Why is Homer Simpson's character known for being lazy?
Homer's laziness and ineptitude at his job at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant is a recurring joke on The Simpsons. Despite his lack of motivation, he has managed to keep his position for decades.
Question 5: Where were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens to pay homage to the original Olympic Games of ancient Greece. 241 athletes from 14 nations competed in 43 events.
Question 6: Where is most of an insect's skeletal system located?
An exoskeleton is a hard external skeleton that supports and protects an insect's body. It is made of chitin and protein and covers the insect's entire body surface. As the insect grows, it must periodically molt its exoskeleton and secrete a new larger one.
Question 7: Where is the world's deepest oceanic trench located?
The Mariana Trench is located in the western Pacific Ocean, just east of the Mariana Islands. At its deepest point, known as the Challenger Deep, it reaches a depth of about 36,000 feet (11,000 meters).
Question 8: Which country celebrates the Lunar New Year festival for 15 days culminating in the Lantern Festival?
The Lantern Festival marks the final day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. During the festival, children go out at night carrying paper lanterns and solve riddles on the lanterns.
Question 9: Why is Abraham an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Abraham is revered as the first Hebrew patriarch and is an important prophet in Islam. In the Bible and Quran, God made a covenant with Abraham, promising him many descendants who would inherit the land of Canaan. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are therefore called the "Abrahamic religions."
Question 10: Which actor played the character Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man was widely praised and helped launch the hugely successful Marvel Cinematic Universe film franchise. He appeared as the character in 10 films from 2008 to 2019.
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore. The company has since expanded to sell a wide variety of products and services, making Bezos one of the wealthiest people in the world.