Today’s Winter Sports quiz. In what sport might you see a stem-christie? A Skiing B Figure Skating C Snowboarding D Ice Hockey Answer Skiing Explanation A stem-christie is a skiing technique, particularly used in alpine skiing, where the skier stems one ski before bringing the other parallel. The quiz you’re curious about
Today’s Spoken Language quiz. In what country is the language Fanti spoken? A Ghana B Nigeria C Senegal D Ivory Coast Answer Ghana Explanation Fanti is spoken in Ghana and is one of the Akan languages, primarily used by the Fante people. The quiz you’re curious about
Today’s Word Origins quiz. What word comes from Arabic and means the reunion of broken parts? A Algebra B Algorithm C Alchemy D Alabaster Answer Algebra Explanation The word “algebra” is derived from the Arabic word “al-jabr,” which means the reunion of broken parts, reflecting its origins in mathematical concepts developed by Arab mathematicians. The…
Today’s Types of Telescopes quiz. The Cassegranian, Gregorian, and Schmidt are types of what? A Telescopes B Microscopes C Cameras D Binoculars Answer Telescopes Explanation The Cassegrain, Gregorian, and Schmidt are different optical designs used in telescopes for various purposes and advantages. The quiz you’re curious about
Today’s Sports Terminology quiz. In which sport would they use the term straight handle? A Curling B Golf C Cricket D Archery Answer Curling Explanation In curling, the term “straight handle” refers to the stone sent with no curve. Curling stones are equipped with handles for players to impart spin. The quiz you’re curious about
Today’s Types of Bridges quiz. Bascule, cantilever, suspension – all types of what? A Bridge B Tower C Dam D Lighthouse Answer Bridge Explanation Bascule, cantilever, and suspension are different types of bridges with specific designs and mechanisms. The quiz you’re curious about
Today’s Word Origins quiz. Before it meant a tall building, what did skyscraper mean? A Tall sailing ships masts B High cliffs C Tall trees in a forest D Tall mountains Answer Tall sailing ships masts Explanation The term “skyscraper” originally referred to the tall mast of a sailing ship before it was applied to…
Today’s Superstitions quiz. In superstition, if you marry on Saturday, you will have what? A No luck at all B Good fortune C Many children D A long-lasting marriage Answer No luck at all Explanation Superstition suggests that marrying on a Saturday is associated with having no luck at all. The quiz you’re curious about
Today’s Historical Figures quiz. Catherine the Great kept who in an iron cage in her bedroom? A Wigmaker B Diplomat C Sorcerer D Rebel Leader Answer Wigmaker Explanation Catherine the Great is said to have kept a wigmaker in an iron cage in her bedroom, possibly due to a romantic affair or political intrigue. The…
