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Which of these was a famous American inventor?
Which of these was a famous American inventor?
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Alexander FlemingGuglielmo MarconiJohannes GutenbergBenjamin FranklinPoints Won
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Perhaps no two famous American inventors personify this spirit of ingenuity better than Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison. Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, helped to invent the idea of an American nation. Along with his work as a politician, author and scientist, Franklin also was a famous American inventor responsible for a variety of different inventions – including the lightning rod, Franklin stove, bifocal glasses, and the flexible urinary catheter.
Source: American Inventor
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Which of these figures was a painter?
Which of these figures was a painter?
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Nikola TeslaHumphrey BogartEdvard MunchMartin Luther King Jr.Points Won
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Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter. His 1893 work The Scream has become one of Western art's most acclaimed images. In Paris, he learned much from Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, especially their use of color. In Berlin, he met the Swedish dramatist August Strindberg, whom he painted, as he embarked on a major series of paintings he would later call The Frieze of Life, depicting a series of deeply-felt themes such as love, anxiety, jealousy and betrayal, steeped in atmosphere. The Scream was conceived in Kristiania. According to Munch, he was out walking at sunset, when he 'heard the enormous, infinite scream of nature'.
Source: Wikipedia
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Which of these historical figures died before the discovery of dinosaurs?
Which of these historical figures died before the discovery of dinosaurs?
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George WashingtonWinston ChurchillErnest HemingwayCharles DarwinPoints Won
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George Washington died peacefully at home on December 14, 1799, aged 67 years old. A soldier, farmer, and statesman, as well as the first President of the United States under the U.S. Constitution, Washington was commonly referred to as the "Father of His Country" by his compatriots. He, like anyone else at the time, didn't know that dinosaurs existed because they were not scientifically recognized as such until 1824, when British naturalist William Buckland first described Megalosaurus, now regarded to be the first dinosaur to be scientifically named.
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Which of these famous leaders was a national heroine of France?
Which of these famous leaders was a national heroine of France?
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Catherine the GreatJoan of ArcCleopatraQueen VictoriaPoints Won
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St. Joan of Arc, also called the Maid of Orléans, French Sainte Jeanne d’Arc or La Pucelle d’Orléans (born c. 1412, Domrémy, Bar, France—died May 30, 1431, Rouen) was a national heroine of France, a peasant girl who, believing that she was acting under divine guidance, led the French army in a momentous victory at Orléans that repulsed an English attempt to conquer France during the Hundred Years’ War. Captured a year afterward, Joan was burned to death by the English and their French collaborators as a heretic. She became the greatest national heroine of her compatriots, and her achievement was a decisive factor in the later awakening of French national consciousness.
Source: Britannica
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The works of which famous artist has been stolen the most in history?
The works of which famous artist has been stolen the most in history?
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Pablo PicassoLeonardo da VinciVincent van GoghSalvador DaliPoints Won
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Pablo Picasso holds the record for the artist with the most stolen artworks, with more than 1,000 of his artworks reported missing. The painting "The Pigeon with Green Peas" was stolen in May 2010 from the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, France. A thorough international investigation led to the perpetrator's arrest in 2011, but he claimed to have deposited the painting in a dumpster outside the museum. The $28 million artwork has never been found. It was most likely destroyed, along with the trash in the dumpster.
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Which historical figure protested high taxes by riding a horse naked?
Which historical figure protested high taxes by riding a horse naked?
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Eleanor of AquitaineJoan of ArcLady GodivaHildegard von BingenPoints Won
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Lady Godiva was a late Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who is relatively well documented as the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and patron of various churches and monasteries. Today, she is mainly remembered for a legend dating back to at least the 13th century, in which she rode naked – covered only in her long hair – through the streets of Coventry to gain a remission of the oppressive taxation that her husband, Leofric, imposed on his tenants.
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Which of these painters is also known for his work as an inventor?
Which of these painters is also known for his work as an inventor?
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Claude MonetHenri MatisseRembrandtLeonardo Da VinciPoints Won
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While Leonardo da Vinci is best known as an artist, his work as a scientist and an inventor made him a true Renaissance man. He serves as a role model for applying the scientific method to every aspect of life, including art and music. Although he is best known for his dramatic and expressive artwork, Leonardo also conducted dozens of carefully thought-out experiments and created futuristic inventions that were groundbreaking for the time.
Source: Boston Museum of Science
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Which of these famous women is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Which of these famous women is considered the founder of modern nursing?
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Florence NightingaleRosa ParksMaya AngelouJane AustenPoints Won
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Florence Nightingale was the founder of the modern profession of nursing and a healthcare pioneer who became famous for leading the first team of British women to nurse in war–the Crimean War of 1854-56. Nightingale wanted nursing to be an independent profession. Her vision for the job included a career path with increases in salary and responsibility.
Source: Nightingale Society
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Which of these famous American women was a novelist?
Which of these famous American women was a novelist?
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Aretha FranklinHarper LeeSally RideAmelia EarhartPoints Won
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Harper Lee (born April 28, 1926, Monroeville, Alabama, U.S.—died February 19, 2016, Monroeville) was an American writer nationally acclaimed for her novel To Kill a Mockingbird (1960). This novel's powerful depiction of racism and prejudice in the American South is widely acclaimed. It has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.
Source: Britannica
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The teddy bear, invented in 1903, was named after which famous figure?
The teddy bear, invented in 1903, was named after which famous figure?
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Edmund BurkeTheodore RooseveltEdward VIIEdgar Allan PoePoints Won
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A teddy bear is a stuffed toy in the form of a bear. Developed simultaneously by toymakers Morris Michtom in the U.S. and Richard Steiff under his aunt Margarete Steiff's company in Germany in the early 20th century, the teddy bear, named after president Theodore Roosevelt, became a popular children's toy and has been celebrated in story, song, and film.
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What historical figure said, "If you're going through hell, keep going"?
What historical figure said, "If you're going through hell, keep going"?
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Abraham LincolnMahatma GandhiNapoleon BonaparteWinston ChurchillPoints Won
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Winston Churchill’s first speech to the British people as PM laid out his program bluntly, “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” When you have nothing left but defiance, commit to it with everything you have. Like Prince Hal in Shakespeare’s Henry V, Churchill used language to rouse the fighting spirit he believed was still alive in the British people, saying, “If you're going through hell, keep going.” And the line that summed up his personal career and the spirit that led the British people to victory: “Never, never, never give up.”
Source: Forbes
12/20
Which Mexican artist is famous for self-portraits?
Which Mexican artist is famous for self-portraits?
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Andy WarholFrida KahloPablo PicassoSalvador DaliPoints Won
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Frida Kahlo (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country's popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society. Her paintings often had strong autobiographical elements and mixed realism with fantasy.
Source: Wikipedia
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Which notable figure inspired Louisiana's name?
Which notable figure inspired Louisiana's name?
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Louis XIVMeriwether LewisLouis PasteurLouis ArmstrongPoints Won
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Louisiana was named after Louis XIV, King of France from 1643 to 1715. When René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claimed the territory drained by the Mississippi River for France, he named it La Louisiane. The suffix –ana (or –ane) is a Latin suffix that can refer to "information relating to a particular individual, subject, or place." Thus, roughly, Louis + ana carries the idea of "related to Louis." Once part of the French colonial empire, the Louisiana Territory stretched from present-day Mobile Bay to just north of the present-day Canada–United States border, including a small part of what are now the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Source: Wikipedia
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Who was Cleopatra's most famous lover?
Who was Cleopatra's most famous lover?
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Mark AntonyMarcus AureliusCaligulaTutankhamunPoints Won
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Mark Antony was a relative and supporter of Julius Caesar and served as one of his generals during the conquest of Gaul and the Civil War. After Caesar's assassination in 44 BC, he joined forces with Marcus Aemilius Lepidus and Octavian forming a dictatorial triumvirate. A civil war between Antony and Octavian was averted by Antony marrying Octavian's sister. But despite this marriage, Antony carried on a love affair with Cleopatra, who bore him three children, further straining Antony's relations with Octavian. Eventually, the ongoing hostility erupted into civil war in 31 BC. When Antony was defeated by Octavian's forces, both Antony and Cleopatra fled to Egypt where they committed suicide.
Source: Wikipedia
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Which famous Roman gladiator led a slave uprising in the 1st century BCE?
Which famous Roman gladiator led a slave uprising in the 1st century BCE?
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SpartacusHannibalPriscusCrixusPoints Won
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Spartacus was born in Thrace, an area where the modern-day Balkans states are located. He was sold into slavery and sent to the gladiatorial training school in Capua in 73 B.C.E. Soon after, he escaped with about 70 other gladiators and gathered his followers on nearby Mount Vesuvius. Gradually, more escaped slaves joined their ranks. It is estimated that there were 90,000 to 100,000 men in all. Together they used guerrilla tactics to fight off Roman attacks. In 71 B.C.E., General Marcus Licinius Crassus defeated the rebel army at Lucania, about 35 miles southeast of Naples. Spartacus was believed to have died in this battle. Around 6,000 men survived the battle but were later captured and crucified by the Roman army.
Source: National Geographic
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"Long Walk to Freedom" is an autobiography of which political figure?
"Long Walk to Freedom" is an autobiography of which political figure?
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John F. KennedyMahatma GandhiMartin Luther King Jr.Nelson MandelaPoints Won
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"Long Walk to Freedom" is an autobiography credited to South African President Nelson Mandela. It was first published in 1994. The book profiles his early life, coming of age, education, and 27 years spent in prison. Under the apartheid government, Mandela was regarded as a terrorist and jailed on the infamous Robben Island for his role as a leader of the then-outlawed African National Congress (ANC) and its armed wing the Umkhonto We Sizwe. He later achieved international recognition for his leadership as president in rebuilding the country's once segregationist society. The last chapters of the book describe his political ascension and his belief that the struggle continued against apartheid in South Africa.
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Which historical figure popularized gingerbread men?
Which historical figure popularized gingerbread men?
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Elizabeth IAbraham LincolnJulius CesarNapoleon BonapartePoints Won
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According to Carole Levin, director of the medieval studies program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and author of The Reign of Elizabeth I, Queen Elizabeth I’s 16th-century reign was known for elaborate royal dinners that included marzipan shaped like fruit, castles and birds. But the Queen’s retinue also included a royal gingerbread maker. “She did do a banquet where she had gingerbread men made to represent foreign dignitaries and people in her court,” says Levin. The Queen wasn’t the only person eating gingerbread men. Also during this time period, gingerbread men were dished out by folk-medicine practitioners, often described as witches or magicians, who would create them as love tokens for young women.
Source: Time
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Which of these famous painters lived during the 17th century?
Which of these famous painters lived during the 17th century?
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Francisco GoyaDiego VelazquezFrida KahloPablo PicassoPoints Won
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The 17th century marked the Golden Age of Painting in Spain and left us countless priceless works of art. It was a century of change and innovation in art, represented by the geniuses of Diego Velazquez, Zurbaran, Murillo, and countless other masters. Diego Velazquez is nowadays considered to be the most important Spanish Baroque painter. Although he was already incredibly successful during his lifetime, he was truly appreciated centuries later in the 19th century.
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Which of these female Greek figures was known as a mathematician?
Which of these female Greek figures was known as a mathematician?
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CyniscaAgnodiceSapphoHypatiaPoints Won
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Hypatia of Alexandria (350-415 CE) was a philosopher, astronomer and mathematician in Alexandria. She is the earliest known female mathematician and was the last head of the Philosophical School of Alexandria, as well as the keeper of the famous library. The daughter of Theon of Alexandria, a mathematician and astronomer, she was a popular teacher and lecturer on philosophical topics and is credited as the inventor (or at least, the perfecter) of the astrolabe. Her belief in Neoplatonism caused her to be considered a pagan, which led to her being stoned to death after being accused of witchcraft.
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Which of these famous rulers instituted a tax on beards?
Which of these famous rulers instituted a tax on beards?
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Genghis KhanPeter the GreatAlexander the GreatRamses IIPoints Won
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In 1698, Tsar Peter I—known as Peter the Great—established a beard tax. He wasn’t the only ruler in history to do this—England’s Henry VII did the same—but what’s interesting is the story behind Peter's reason for the tax. Intending to learn from European nations’ successes, Peter I spent time during 1697 and 1698 traveling around Europe, in disguise, on a “Grand Embassy.” When he came back from the Grand Embassy, Peter I embarked on an ambitious project of modernizing Russia so that it could compete with the European superpowers. Among his reforms, he revised Russia’s calendar, introduced changes to the way Russian was written, completely changed the military, and tried to get Russians to go beardless, like the "modern" Western Europeans he had met on his tour.
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
