LiliesAmunA book by Emile Zola"Legend of Zelda's" titular WakerCharmanderSmokey BearAmniotic fluidPolo, surfingA Google programClassical element associated with occultismA Finnish World War II flying aceA 1989 Billy Joel song
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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".
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