Question 1: What is the holy book of Islam?
Question 2: If you are formatting a document, what does "WYSIWYG" stand for?
"What You See Is What You Get" refers to systems where the display on screen matches the final product. It is often used in the context of word processors or website builders, where the user interface mirrors the appearance of the final output.
Question 3: In which country was the car company BMW founded?
BMW, which stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke, was founded in Germany in 1916. Its headquarters are located in Munich.
Question 4: Who directed the film "The Godfather"?
The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is often considered one of the greatest films in world cinema—and it was a major success at the time of its release in 1972. It has had a significant impact on the perception of Mafia in popular culture.
Question 5: How was the former South African president Nelson Mandela known for his role in ending what?
Nelson Mandela, after his release from 27 years of imprisonment, played a significant role in ending apartheid, an institutionalized system of racial segregation in South Africa. He went on to become the country's first black president.
Question 6: In which year was the United Nations founded?
The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945 after World War II, with the aim of preventing future wars and ensuring international peace and security.
Question 7: What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's surface temperature, often associated with greenhouse gases?
Global warming refers to the long-term heating of Earth's climate system observed since the pre-industrial period (between 1850 and 1900) due to human activities, particularly fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth's atmosphere.
Question 8: If I say "A Song of Ice and Fire", what series am I referring to?
"A Song of Ice and Fire" is the name of the book series written by George R. R. Martin, which has been famously adapted into the HBO TV series "Game of Thrones".
Question 9: The holiday of Diwali is most closely associated with which religion?
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major holiday in Hinduism and is celebrated as a festival of lights marking the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is also recognized in Jainism, Sikhism, and some sects of Buddhism.
Question 10: Who is known as the "father of modern geology"?
James Hutton, a Scottish geologist, is often referred to as the "father of modern geology". His work in the 18th century helped to establish geology as a proper science. His most notable contributions were in the theory of the Earth's formation and the concept of "deep time".
The Quran, also spelled as Qur'an, is the holy book of Islam. Muslims believe it to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel.