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A general knowledge test with 15 medium-level questions and answers covering science, geography and world facts.
1. Who is generally credited with inventing the telephone?
💡 Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first US patent for the telephone in 1876.
2. What does 'www' stand for in a website address?
💡 'www' stands for World Wide Web, the system of interlinked hypertext documents on the internet.
3. What term describes animals that eat both plants and meat?
💡 Omnivores, like humans and bears, eat a mixed diet of both plant and animal matter.
4. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
💡 Mercury is the only metal that remains liquid at standard room temperature.
5. What is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern called?
💡 A constellation is a group of stars that, viewed from Earth, appear to form a specific shape or pattern.
6. What is the boiling point of water at sea level in Celsius?
💡 At standard atmospheric pressure, water boils at exactly 100°C.
7. What is the longest river in Asia?
💡 The Yangtze River in China is the longest river in Asia, stretching about 6,300 km.
8. What is the process by which green plants make their own food called?
💡 Photosynthesis allows plants to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.
9. Which country is made up of over 17,000 islands?
💡 Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, comprising more than 17,000 islands.
10. Who composed the famous 'Ninth Symphony'?
💡 Ludwig van Beethoven composed his Ninth Symphony, including the famous 'Ode to Joy', while almost completely deaf.
11. What is the capital of Egypt?
💡 Cairo is Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world.
12. Which country currently has the largest population in the world?
💡 India surpassed China to become the world's most populous country in 2023.
13. Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
💡 The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
14. Which country was historically known as Persia?
💡 Iran was known as Persia until it officially adopted the name Iran in 1935.
15. Which war was fought between the northern and southern regions of the United States?
💡 The American Civil War (1861-1865) was fought between the Union and Confederate states.