Q 01/05

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

A) Jupiter

B) Saturn

C) Neptune

D) Uranus

Answer · why

A) Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of about 86,881 miles. It is so massive that all other planets in the solar system ...

Q 02/05

Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?

A) England

B) Spain

C) France

D) Germany

Answer · why

C) France

France's people gave it; Bartholdi designed the statue, Gustave Eiffel built its iron framework, and it crossed the Atlantic in crates to be assembled...

Q 03/05

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

A) Go

B) Gd

C) Au

D) Ag

Answer · why

C) Au

The chemical symbol for gold is Au, derived from the Latin word "aurum" meaning gold. Silver's symbol Ag comes from the Latin "argentum."

Q 04/05

In what year did the Titanic sink?

A) 1918

B) 1912

C) 1919

D) 1923

Answer · why

B) 1912

The RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Over 1,500 people perish...

Q 05/05

What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

A) Vatican City

B) Monaco

C) San Marino

D) Liechtenstein

Answer · why

A) Vatican City

Vatican City covers about 44 hectares (0.44 km²), smaller than many city parks, and with well under 1,000 residents it is also the least populous sove...

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