1 : Intro to the question “1. Who defeated Adlai Stevenson in two successive US presidential races?…1. Franklin Roosevelt 2. Dwight Eisenhower 3. Ronald Reagan 4. Lyndon Johnson Ike beat Stevenson in 1952 and 1956.1. Who defeated Adlai Stevenson in two successive US presidential races? Dwight Eisenhower: I think you have found the answer of … Read more
1 : Intro to the question “2. Camels are herbivores. What does this mean? …1. They eat only herbs 2. They eat plants 3. They are meat eaters 4. They eat only fruits Camels are able to eat a wide variety of plant material from their environment. They can eat plants and bushes that goats … Read more
1 : Intro to the question “3. This novel was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and told the story of a woman who had committed the crime of adultery. As part of her punishment, she had to wear a giant red ‘A’ on her chest. What novel is this?…1. The Crucible 2. The Scarlet Letter 3. … Read more
1 : Intro to the question “4. I am now in a state that is the crossroads of the Revolutionary War. I have driven through Atlantic City and the towns of Somerville, Tenafly, Springfield, and Hoboken. Where am I?…1. Maine 2. New Jersey 3. Connecticut 4. New York New Jersey is a dairy state and … Read more
1 : Intro to the question “5. Only one of these royal women felt the executioner’s axe on her neck. Which was the unfortunate Mary?…1. Mary, Queen of Scots 2. Queen Mary II (wife of William of Orange) 3. Queen Mary I 4. Mary of Teck Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 on … Read more
1 : Intro to the question “What discovery allowed for the translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics?…When the Rosetta Stone was carved in 196 BCE, it was an unremarkable object, bearing an official statement from the priests of a temple in support of King Ptolemy V. The message was written in three different languages: ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, … Read more
1 : Intro to the question “An army of 8,000 what protects China’s first emperor?…Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor, died in 210 BCE. Alongside his tomb were 8,000 incredibly detailed terracotta soldiers meant to protect him in the afterlife. Each soldier is different — with unique hairstyles, postures, and features. Farmers discovered the ancient … Read more
1 : Intro to the question “What ancient Inca city was rediscovered by the Western world in 1911?…To everyone except local residents, Machu Picchu was lost to time in the 15th century. With the guidance of locals, American explorer Hiram Bingham came upon the city in 1911, putting a spotlight on the now-famous site. At … Read more
1 : Intro to the question “What type of documents are the Dead Sea Scrolls?…The Dead Sea Scrolls encompass over 950 different manuscripts, all found in a series of 11 caves in the West Bank of the Dead Sea. Dating back over 2,000 years, the scrolls are ancient biblical texts, written mostly in Hebrew, Aramaic, … Read more
1 : Intro to the question “Where would you find the Nazca Lines?…The Nazca Lines are a series of geoglyphs, or designs produced on the ground and made from earthen materials. They’re located in the Nazca Desert in Peru and include some 70 designs of various animals and plants, as well as other shapes and … Read more