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MATHEMATICS

1. He is a French philosopher, scientist, and mathematician, sometimes called the father of


modern philosophy. His most notable contribution to mathematics was the
systematization of analytic geometry. ( René Descartes )

2. It is a series of numbers in which each member is the sum of the two preceding numbers.
For example, a series beginning 0, 1 ... continues as 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and so forth. This
series is best known as _________ series. ( Fibonacci )

Trivia: The series was discovered by the Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci (circa
1170-c. 1240), also called Leonardo of Pisa.

3. It is one of the oldest branches of mathematics, arises from the most fundamental of
mathematical operations: counting. (Arithmetic)

4. What is the approximate value of pi to eight decimal places? (3.14159265)

5. He is considered the first true mathematician. He emphasized the study of mathematics as


a means to understanding all relationships in the natural world. Who is this great
mathematician? (Pythagoras)

SCIENCE: Chemistry

1. It is a variety of quartz, differing from common quartz and rock crystal chiefly because of
its violet to purple color, which is caused by the presence of compounds of iron or
manganese. It is a birthstone for February and is used to make seals and rings.
(Amethyst)

SCIENCE: Biology

1. It is characteristic sound that occurs when a sudden rush of air into the nasal and oral
passages is abruptly cut off. It is caused by a spasm, or sudden, involuntary contraction,
of the diaphragm (the muscular partition separating the chest and abdominal cavities).
(Hiccup or Hiccough)

2. Plants are green because they contain a green chemical called__________. It allows the
plants to use sunlight to make plant food. ( chlorophyll )

ARTS

1. What is the most expensive painting? ( Portrait of Dr. Gachet ???)


SOCIAL STUDIES

1. It is the religion of the Jewish people. It is one of the oldest religions, and it is based on
the belief in one God. ( Judaism)

2. It is an economic system in which private individuals and business firms carry on the
production and exchange of goods and services through a complex network of prices and
markets. (Capitalism)

SPORTS AND RECREATION

1. It is a Korean martial art, known for its dramatic flying and spinning kicks. The name
literally means “the art of hand and foot fighting.” (Tae Kwon Do or Taekwondo)

2. Who is the fourth Power Puff Girl? (Bliss)

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