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Quiz about The Classical Elements
Quiz about The Classical Elements

The Classical Elements Trivia Quiz


Match the 12 items to the classical element most closely associated with them: Earth, Wind, Fire or Water.

A classification quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
3 mins
Type
Classify Quiz
Quiz #
415,263
Updated
Jan 30 24
# Qns
12
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 12
Plays
278
Last 3 plays: MargW (8/12), Baldfroggie (9/12), gogetem (12/12).
Earth
Wind
Fire
Water

Amniotic fluid Classical element associated with occultism Amun Lilies Charmander Polo, surfing "Legend of Zelda's" titular Waker A Finnish World War II flying ace A book by Emile Zola A Google program Smokey Bear A 1989 Billy Joel song

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Most Recent Scores
Oct 28 2024 : MargW: 8/12
Oct 07 2024 : Baldfroggie: 9/12
Sep 21 2024 : gogetem: 12/12
Sep 20 2024 : klotzplate: 12/12
Sep 18 2024 : Guest 98: 8/12
Sep 02 2024 : Guest 136: 12/12

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A book by Emile Zola

Answer: Earth

"The Earth" or "La Terre" is an 1887 book by Emile Zola. It focuses on a dysfunctional family or rural farmers in France during the Franco-Prussian War. Amongst Zola's work, "The Earth" is considered the most graphically violent and openly sexual.
2. A Google program

Answer: Earth

Google Earth is Google's program that allows uses to view satellite imagery from around the world. Launched in 2001, Google Earth covers roughly 97% of the globe but its use is controversial and is sometimes considered a threat to privacy rights and national security.
3. Classical element associated with occultism

Answer: Earth

Earth is the one of the four classical elements associated with occultism because of its connection with death and the Underworld. It is a common element in Wicca, Paganism and Satanism.
4. "Legend of Zelda's" titular Waker

Answer: Wind

"The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker" (Gamecube) takes place in Hyrule in one part of a split timeline after the events of "Ocarina of Time" (N64). The titular wind waker is a musical instrument Link can play different tunes with in order to unlock certain powers.
5. Amun

Answer: Wind

Amun is the ancient Egyptian god of the wind and creation. Amun was most commonly depicted with blue skin which symbolized his connection with the air. He is associated with a ram with curved horns.
6. A Finnish World War II flying ace

Answer: Wind

Hans Wind was a Finnish fighter pilot who had 75 confirmed kills during World War II. He was the second-most success flying ace from Finland during the war. His most notable act was continuing his flight despite suffering a severe arm injury.
7. Charmander

Answer: Fire

Charmander is a fire-type Pokemon and was one of the original 151 Pokemon that debuted in the "Pokemon: Red & Blue" (Gameboy). Its final stage is Charizard which remains one of the most iconic Pokemon in the franchise.
8. Smokey Bear

Answer: Fire

Smokey Bear is a U.S.-government created mascot to help prevent forest fires. He debuted in 1944. Although Smokey is fictional, there have occasionally been real bears the Government adopted to play Smokey for various events and promotions.
9. A 1989 Billy Joel song

Answer: Fire

"We Didn't Start the Fire" was a hit song by Billy Joel in 1989. The song is known for its list of historical events from 1948, when Billy Joel was born, up until 1989. The song has been parodied and updated many times by various artists.
10. Lilies

Answer: Water

Water lilies are flowering plants with round, white leaves that grow in the soil of shallow water. Waterlilies are also a famous 1919 painting by Claude Monet.
11. Polo, surfing

Answer: Water

Water polo and surfing are just two of a wide variety of water sports. Other watersports including jet skiing, swimming, diving and kayaking.
12. Amniotic fluid

Answer: Water

Amniotic fluid is a substance that cushions and protects the fetus inside the womb. It also provides the fetus with nutrients. It is colloquially referred to as water when it breaks, i.e. in the phrase "my water broke".
Source: Author Joepetz

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