Let's Mix it Up! Trivia Quiz

Answer: jellyfish

Jellyfish may be found in all the oceans. They are multi-coloured invertebrates and do not need a respiratory system because they have thin skins that facilitate diffusion, through which they are oxygenated. The body of a jellyfish contains 95%-98% water.

The systems of this creature are not specialized. They are referred to as 'jellies' because the name 'jellyfish is considered a misnomer for these creatures.

Answer: atychiphobia

Persons who suffer from atychiphobia usually avoid situations which seem to have the potential to cause failure. These persons settle for mediocre performances rather than trying to realize their potential. You can be sure that you are not suffering from atychiphobia since you have taken on the risk to complete this quiz.

Answer: pufferfish

The pufferfish is known as fugu in Japan. It contains a poison called tetrodotoxin. This poison is 1200 times deadlier than cyanide. It can be found in the organs, for example, in the liver. However, the skin of the pufferfish is not poisonous. If the poison in this fish is imbibed it can lead to asphyxiation. Pufferfish must therefore be carefully prepared to prevent the organs containing the poison from contaminating the meat during removal. Poison-free pufferfish are presently being produced by fish farmers who keep them away from the agents which carry the bacteria.

Answer: cornflower

The cornflower, or knapweed as it is commonly called, is the national flower of Germany. It is an annual flower which produces many flowers and dies after one year. The flowers may also be pink, red or white. It is customary for single person in Germany to wear this flower in the buttonhole.

Answer: Sikhism

A gurdwara is a temple where Sikhs worship. During their worship Sikhs sit on the floor with the men on one side and the women on the next.

Answer: pygmy jerboa

Pygmy jerboas are the smallest rodents in the world. They are also known as dwarf three-toed jerboas. These tiny creatures live in Afghanistan and Pakistan. They look like kangaroos in miniature when they stand up because their hind legs are taller than their front legs and they are held up by feet that are disproportionately large. They live in sandy deserts or on sand dunes.

Answer: honey

Bees use nectar from flowers to make honey which is consumed by people. Honey is known to have several health benefits. Some of its benefits are: it builds the immune system, it is a natural cure for many illnesses and it gives a natural energy boost. Many people use honey as a replacement for sugar.

Answer: 1000

One hundred years is a century. A fifty-year period is usually referred to as half a century and a decade is a ten-year period. The term millennium is also used by theologians in reference to the thousand-years period when Satan will be bound in the bottomless pit (Revelation 20).

Answer: the shark

The skeleton of the shark is made of cartilage as well as connective tissue. Sharks do not have rib cages. In order for most shaks to breathe they need to swim constantly. As a result they cannot sleep very long without sinking. Sharks have a very keen sense of smell.

Answer: tomato

Tomatoes are fruiits that are grown and eaten in many areas of the world. They are popular in Mediterranean cuisine. Although the tomato is really a berry by botanical standards it is widely used as a vegetable because of its savour. Tomatoes may be eaten raw, pickled, in salads, or used to make salsa and sauces. They are also used to make beverages.

Answer: Washington D.C.

The White House is the official home of all the Presidents of the United States from the time of John Adams. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C.

Answer: Richard I

Richard I was aiso known as Richard the Lionheart. He was of the House of Anjou. His rule extended from July 1189 until his death in 1199. This king was a great military leader.

Answer: The Six Million Dollar Man

In the show 'The Six Million Dollar Man', Lee Major starred as Steve Austin, an astronaut who had been insured in a crash and had to be rebuilt at the cost of six million dollars. The 'bionic' implants he received increased his sight, speed and strength to superhuman proportions. He worked as a secret agent for the Office of Scientific Intelligence.

Answer: Donald Duck

Donald's full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck. He is a cartoon character created by Walt Disney. His usual costume is a blue sailor suit. He wears a cap along with a black or red bow tie. It is possible that his name was inspired by Donald Bradman who was a famous Australian cricketer who was dismissed for a duck while touring America.

Answer: Hong Kong

Bird's nest soup is one of Hong Kong's delicacies. It is a jelly-like mix of swiftlet saliva and chicken broth. The nest of the swiftlet is made from their saliva. When the birds leave their nest it is harvested and added to the soup. This soup is considered to be beneficial to one's health.