January Quiz Bowl specific questions Flashcards
What is the oldest of the 7 wonders of the world
The Pyramids of Giza
What did the orginal pyramids of Giza look like
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.
What did the pharaoh’s crown symbolize? What color symbolizes upper Egypt and what color symbolizes lower egypt?
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.
What is the longest river in the world
Nile; the longest river in the world and oftentimes called the father of African rivers
What was pharaoh orginally in ancient Egypt
Pharaoh was originally the royal palace in ancient Egypt.
Who had the second longest reign in Egyptian history
Ramses II
Where is the Valley of the Kings located
The Valley of the Kings is located in the desert outside of Thebes, Egypt.
What is a Cartouche
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.
What was the governemnt of ancient Egypt based on
the government was based on religious authority and the concept of “Ma’at” (cosmic balance).
Where can you find a Blue Morpho butterfly
the Blue Morpho butterfly lives in
tropical rainforests of Latin America.
What does the Blue Morpho butterfly look like
They have bright blue wings with large
“eyespots” on the underside.
How much posion does one posion dart frog ahve
With an average of one milligram of poison per poison dart frog
Posion dart frogs have enough toxin in their system to kill up to ? people.
20
Where do Posion dart frogs secrete their posion
Poison dart frogs secrete poison from their skin to defend them from potential predators.
Hummingbrids can flap their wings up to ? times per second, or as many as ? times in a dive
80; 200
Uganda, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of the Congo share the ? moutains that contain majority of the gorllia population
Virunga Mountains
When did the Jungle book novel come out
1894
Who wrote the jungle book
Rudyard Kipling
What is the actual name of penne
penne rigate
What is the name of the sole federal protected, tropical rainforest in the US national forest system
El Yunque National Forest (Puerto Rico);
El Yunque National Forest is the sole federally protected, tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
Where can you find the food Daal
Daal is a staple food in South Asian countries and is a traditional dish in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
What compant developed and prouced the first Oreos
The National Biscuit Company (Nabisco)
When and where were the first oreos made
New York City in 1912
What is po cha made out of
yak butter, brick tea, and salt
What is the dish tagine
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.
Where and when were deep-fried Mars bars invented
The deep-fried Mars bar was invented in Stonehaven, Scotland in 1992 at The Haven Chip Bar.
Moussaka
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.
In 2023, Brazil produced ? million 60-kilogram bags of coffee, which is almost ?% of the world’s supply.
62.6; 40
Gelatin
Gelatin is a water-soluble protein that gives gummy bears their chewy texture and long shelf life.
Sassafras
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.
Ramses II commissioned the temple of ? to be built
Abu Simbel
The tomb and treasure of King Tut was famously discovered in the ? in year ?
Valley of the Kings in 1922
? figures were buried with the dead so they could serve them in the afterlife.
Shabti
What rain forset reserve does Costa Rica have
Monteverde Nature Reserve
Leaf cutter ant can carry up to ? times its weight
50
Ramses IIcommissioned the temple of ? to be built
Abu Simbel
? commissioned the Great Pyramid
Khufu
The tomb and treasure of King Tut was famously discovered in the Valley of the Kings in ?
1922
Which pyramid has 2.3 million limestones
the Great Pyramid
the electric eel is a knifefish that is more closely related to ? and can generate up to _______ volts of
electricity!
catfish; 800
