January Quiz Bowl specific questions Flashcards

1
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What is the oldest of the 7 wonders of the world

A

The Pyramids of Giza

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2
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What did the orginal pyramids of Giza look like

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the pyramids of Giza were originally sandy white, covered in a polished layer of limestone that made them sparkle in the sun. The tops of the pyramids were also plated with gold.

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2
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What did the pharaoh’s crown symbolize

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the white crown represented Upper Egypt, while the red crown represented Lower Egypt. When combined into a single double crown, it signified the pharaoh’s rule over all of Egypt.

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2
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What is the longest river in the world

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Nile; the longest river in the world and oftentimes called the father of African rivers

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3
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What was pharaoh orginally in ancient Egypt

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Pharaoh was originally the royal palace in ancient Egypt.

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3
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Who had the second longest reign in Egyptian history

A

Ramses II

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4
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Where is the Valley of the Kings located

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The Valley of the Kings is located in the desert outside of Thebes, Egypt.

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5
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What is a Cartouche

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The oval shape contains a horizontal line at one end, and in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, it signifies that the text inside represents a royal name.

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6
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What was the governemnt of ancient Egypt based on

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the government was based on religious authority and the concept of “Ma’at” (cosmic balance).

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7
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Where can you find a Blue Morpho butterfly

A

the Blue Morpho butterfly lives in
tropical rainforests of Latin America.

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8
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What does the Blue Morpho butterfly look like

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They have bright blue wings with large
“eyespots” on the underside.

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9
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How much posion does one posion dart frog ahve

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With an average of one milligram of poison per poison dart frog

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10
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Posion dart frogs have enough toxin in their system to kill up to ? people.

A

20

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10
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Where do Posion dart frogs secrete their posion

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Poison dart frogs secrete poison from their skin to defend them from potential predators.

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11
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Hummingbrids can flap their wings up to ? times per second, or as many as ? times in a dive

A

80; 200

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12
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Uganda, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of the Congo share the ? moutains that contain majority of the gorllia population

A

Virunga Mountains

13
Q

When did the Jungle book novel come out

14
Q

Who wrote the jungle book

A

Rudyard Kipling

15
Q

What is the actual name of penne

A

penne rigate

15
Q

What is the El Yunque National Forest (Puerto Rico)

A

El Yunque National Forest is the sole federally protected, tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.

16
Q

Where can you find the food Daal

A

Daal is a staple food in South Asian countries and is a traditional dish in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

17
Q

What compant developed and prouced the first Oreos

A

The National Biscuit Company (Nabisco)

18
Q

When and where were the first oreos made

A

New York City in 1912

18
Q

What is po cha made out of

A

yak butter, brick tea, and salt

19
Q

What is the dish tagine

A

Tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish of meat and vegetables stewed in an earthenware pot with a conical lid. The word “tagine” refers to the pot
itself.

20
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Where and when were deep-fried Mars bars invented

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The deep-fried Mars bar was invented in Stonehaven, Scotland in 1992 at The Haven Chip Bar.

20
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Moussaka

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Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish made with eggplant, potatoes, ground beef, and béchamel sauce. Typically considered a cornerstone of Greek
cuisine, moussaka is popular with both locals and visitors. To some, moussaka represents the epitome of Greek cooking.

20
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In 2023, Brazil produced ? million 60-kilogram bags of coffee, which is almost ?% of the world’s supply.

21
Q

Gelatin

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Gelatin is a water-soluble protein that gives gummy bears their chewy texture and long shelf life.

22
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Sassafras

A

Sassafras was a key ingredient that gave root beer its thick, tangy flavor. Sassafras was known for its health benefits and was used to treat many ailments. However, be careful because too much sassafras can cause liver damage.