General Knowledge Quiz – Test 7
General Knowledge quiz, test 7 of 12: 10 multiple-choice questions with answers. Try them, then play the interactive quiz on Zeno to earn XP.
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Question 61
What is the name of the mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter?
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Correct answer: Pi
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Question 62
What is the name of the sorting algorithm developed by John von Neumann in the 1940s that is designed for efficient sorting of data in computer science?
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Correct answer: MergeSort
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Question 63
What is the name of the famous ancient Greek philosopher who is known for his contributions to ethics and epistemology, and whose works include 'Nicomachean Ethics' and 'Metaphysics'?
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Correct answer: Aristotle
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Question 64
What is the name of the famous painting created by Leonardo da Vinci that features a woman with a mysterious smile?
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Correct answer: Mona Lisa
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Question 65
What is the name of the biological process by which haploid gametes fuse to form a diploid zygote?
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Correct answer: Fertilization
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Question 66
What is the name of the phenomenon in physics where a wave encounters an obstacle and bends around it, typically discussed in the context of light waves?
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Correct answer: Diffraction
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Question 67
What is the name of the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure?
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Correct answer: Barometer
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Question 68
What is the name of the first synthetic dye, discovered in 1856, that was derived from coal tar and revolutionized the dye industry?
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Correct answer: Mauveine
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Question 69
What is the name of the first spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon in 1969?
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Correct answer: Apollo 11
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Question 70
What is the name of the first synthetic polymer, created in 1907, that is considered the first true synthetic plastic?
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Correct answer: Bakelite