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Things I Learned at School 2 Trivia Quiz

This one is a bit easier than the first 'Things I Learned at School' quiz. Again - one question for each subject. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by pia_fraus. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
pia_fraus

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,539

Updated
Feb 10 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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935

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. History. When did Reformation begin? Hint

1492

1517

1530

1537

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mathematics. Name the mathematician whom the following theorem is attributed to: in a right-angled triangle the square of the hypotenuse is the sum of the squares on the other two sides. Hint

Euclid

Thales

Democritus

Pythagoras

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Question 3 of 10

3. Literature. Complete the title of Bulgakov's great novel: "The Master and ..."

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Art History. Who painted 'Madonna dell Granduca'? Hint

Michelangelo

Tintoretto

Da Vinci

Raphael

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Question 5 of 10

5. Music History. What was Jean Sibelius by nationality? Hint

Italian

Finnish

French

Swiss

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Question 6 of 10

6. Physics. What is Wilhelm Conrad R�entgen best known for? Hint

discovering X-rays

creating the quantum theory

discovering polonium

discovering photons

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Question 7 of 10

7. Chemistry. What is the formula for common table salt? Hint

CaCl

NaCl

CaCO

HCl

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Question 8 of 10

8. Biology. How many digits does a guinea pig normally have (in total)? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. German. How do you say 'we' in German language? Hint

sie

wir

uns

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Question 10 of 10

10. Geography. Where would you find Lake Balaton? Hint

Italy

Estonia

Romania

Hungary

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. History. When did Reformation begin?

Answer: 1517

In 1517 Luther posted his 95 Theses in Wittenberg.

2. Mathematics. Name the mathematician whom the following theorem is attributed to: in a right-angled triangle the square of the hypotenuse is the sum of the squares on the other two sides.

Answer: Pythagoras

Pythagoras is often considered to be the first pure mathematician.

3. Literature. Complete the title of Bulgakov's great novel: "The Master and ..."

Answer: Margarita

This classic novel combines romance, supernatural events and wry humour.

4. Art History. Who painted 'Madonna dell Granduca'?

Answer: Raphael

Raphael (1483-1520) was a master painter and architect of Italian High Renaissance.

5. Music History. What was Jean Sibelius by nationality?

Answer: Finnish

Johan (Jean) Julius Christian Sibelius (1865-1957) is Finland's greatest composer. 'Finlandia', his symphonic poem, became the symbol of Finland's bid for independence.

6. Physics. What is Wilhelm Conrad R�entgen best known for?

Answer: discovering X-rays

R�entgen called them X-rays, since x is the unknown in algebra and at the time of the discovery nobody had a clue where these rays came from.

7. Chemistry. What is the formula for common table salt?

Answer: NaCl

Sodium Chloride.

8. Biology. How many digits does a guinea pig normally have (in total)?

Answer: 14

Four digits on both front feet and three on both hind feet.

9. German. How do you say 'we' in German language?

Answer: wir

10. Geography. Where would you find Lake Balaton?

Answer: Hungary

The largest and shallowest lake in central Europe (596 sq km or 230 sq miles).

Source: Author pia_fraus

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