What Moves the World

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1. Two forces "move the world", wrote German poet and philosopher Friedrich von Schiller, and the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, based his theories of human sexuality on the same two motivations. What are they? Emotion and Ratio Thirst and Greed Hatred and Fantasy Hunger and Love

2. "As truly serious art must follow the greater laws, and not only appearance, I try to put all the elements in motion in my mobile sculptures. It is a matter of harmonizing these movements, thus arriving at a new possibility for beauty.“ Which American sculptor is credited with the invention of the first abstract moving installations called "Mobiles“? James Fraser Alexander Calder Daniel Chester French George Segal

3. This figure skating move – a jump launched from the forward outside edge of one skate and landed on the backward outside edge of the other, with one and a half turns in the air – is called after the first name of Norwegian skater Paulsen, who was the first to perform it in 1882. What jump is it? Eric Gunnar Bjorn Axel

4. With his active support of the Copernican doctrine that the earth moved around the sun and not vice versa, this astronomer contradicted the teachings of the church, was accused of heresy, and was forced to recant his belief. According to a popular legend, though, after his confession, he is said to have summoned the mutinous sentence: ”And yet, it moves!” Who was he? Evangelista Torricelli Edmond Halley Galileo Galilei Tycho Brahe

5. What is the informal name for the vehicle with bullet-proof glass sides, designed to carry the Pope safely while he moves through the crowds? Sanctovan Vaticar Popemobile Holylimo

6. There is only one move in chess where two pieces – the king and the rook - may be moved at the same time. What is this move called? Jumping Spring Castling Gambit

7. Thirty-two turning “fouettés” (or whip-like movements) are traditionally performed by the seductress Odile, wearing a black tutu, in the coda of a famous pas de deux. A spectacular bravura display for every prima ballerina, it is one of the high points of a romantic ballet. What ballet is it? Coppélia Swan Lake Giselle The Nutcracker

8. What sole item did Greek mathematician Archimedes claim to need in order to raise the world? A sharp enough mind A strong enough crane A long enough lever A powerful enough wind

9. By what Nordic word do we call a very large or violent whirlpool which is generally the result of conflicting tides? Maelstrom Blotfisk Kraken Sweloft

10. Actors must be trained to achieve complete control of their movements, and every single movement they make on stage must derive from an inner motivation, stated this legendary Russian actor and stage director who originated a system of acting – known simply as “the method” – which revolutionised the world of theatre, and greatly influenced later teachers, such as Lee Strasberg. Who was he? Konstantin Stanislavsky Alexander Petrov Sergei Eisenstein Mikhail Kovalenko

11. This marine fish with an elongated, spear-like upper jaw is considered by many sources to be the fastest creature of the sea. A particularly big example engages in an epic battle with an old fisherman in one of the most fascinating tales of world literature. What fish am I referring to? Tuna Marlin Barracuda Salmon

12. The constant random motion exhibited by microscopic particles of matter when suspended in a solution is named after which Scottish botanist? John Smith Robert Brown Adam Murray Charles Clark

13. What term (from the Italian for "jest“), denoting a lively and usually playful instrumental composition, often refers to a single movement of a symphony, sonata, or chamber work? Finale Serenade Scherzo Suite

14. The world’s largest transmigration project was initiated by the government of this country during the 20th century. It was a controversial program aimed at moving people from overpopulated areas – in particular from the islands of Java and Bali – to less crowded places. What country is it? Thailand Philippines Indonesia Malaysia

15. “One cannot step into the same river twice”, stated Greek philosopher Heraclitus, because the universe is in constant motion. What does his famous aphorism “Panta Rhei” translate to in English? Everything flows Everything dies Everything dances Everything hurries