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These questions were drawn from the bowels of my brain, in very short order...give the quiz a try and let me know what you think!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
22,277

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1083

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Question 1 of 10

1. True or false: The oceans contain 97% of the water on the planet Earth.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which human organ can you find the 'islets of Langerhans'? Hint

Kidney

Brain

Gall Bladder

Pancreas

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these world capitals was not 'planned'? Hint

Canberra

Paris

Brasilia

Washington D.C.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Insects are by far the most common animals on Earth. Which of these is the most common family of insects? Hint

Beetles

Bees

Ants

Grasshoppers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Into which European country was the modern guitar first introduced? Hint

Greece

England

Spain

Russia

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Mather family was a well-known and influential Massachusetts clan during the 17th and 18th centuries. Who was the first Mather to reach America? Hint

Unknown

Cotton Mather

Richard Mather

Increase Mather

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Question 7 of 10

7. From which country's cuisine do we get the term 'mole'? Hint

Italy

China

Mexico

Vietnam

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which artist was famous for having signed only one of his sculptures, the famous marble 'Pieta'? Hint

Rodin

Matisse

Donatello

Michelangelo

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Question 9 of 10

9. What animal is the largest to have ever existed on the planet Earth? Hint

Ultrasaurus

Brontosaurus

Brachiosaurus

Blue whale

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Question 10 of 10

10. You probably have heard the term 'semper fidelis' before...what does it mean in Latin? Hint

Never idle

Always faithful

Forever strong

Seemingly invincible

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. True or false: The oceans contain 97% of the water on the planet Earth.

Answer: True

Believe it or not, there is an enormous amount of water in our oceans...unfortunately all salt water. Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface. This is why conserving water is essential!

2. In which human organ can you find the 'islets of Langerhans'?

Answer: Pancreas

These cells produce both insulin and glucagon, hormones that control blood sugar levels. People whose 'islets' aren't working properly often end up with a disease called diabetes milettus.

3. Which of these world capitals was not 'planned'?

Answer: Paris

Canberra, Australia, Brasilia, Brazil and Washington D.C., of the United States were all specifically planned as capitals...Paris just kind of came into being, from ancient times!

4. Insects are by far the most common animals on Earth. Which of these is the most common family of insects?

Answer: Beetles

The number of Coleoptera, aka beetle, species is enormous...it's the largest order in the animal kingdom. Be kind to beetles, they might one day rule the Earth!

5. Into which European country was the modern guitar first introduced?

Answer: Spain

The guitar came to Spain via the Moors (Spanish Muslims) sometime during the 13th century. It's rumored that the guitar originated in China as the 'pi-pa', and that the Arabs borrowed its design from them.

6. The Mather family was a well-known and influential Massachusetts clan during the 17th and 18th centuries. Who was the first Mather to reach America?

Answer: Richard Mather

Richard Mather emigrated to Massachusetts in 1635, and immediately made his influence known there. His descendants, increase and his son Cotton, expanded the family influence in the areas of religion and education.

7. From which country's cuisine do we get the term 'mole'?

Answer: Mexico

The term 'mole' refers to sauce, e.g. guacamole. A typical mole will contain chocolate...some people find it to be a delicious main course!

8. Which artist was famous for having signed only one of his sculptures, the famous marble 'Pieta'?

Answer: Michelangelo

The story goes that Michelangelo discovered that someone else was claiming to have created the masterwork, so he secretly entered the building in which it was kept and etched on his name...the only time he ever had to 'prove himself'!

9. What animal is the largest to have ever existed on the planet Earth?

Answer: Blue whale

Surprisingly, the largest living thing to ever have existed on the planet Earth still lives...the blue whale. It exceeds the size of the largest dinosaurs ever found. A blue whale feeds on the tiny sea creatures known as krill.

10. You probably have heard the term 'semper fidelis' before...what does it mean in Latin?

Answer: Always faithful

This Latin phrase is the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, and is taken VERY seriously by its members! I hope you didn't take this quiz too seriously, but in the end learned a thing or two! Thank you for playing...please try some of my other quizzes if this one appealed to you.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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