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General Knowledge Quiz
07/10/2023
Which book by H. G. Wells features the Eloi and Morlocks?
The Time Machine (1895).
This book is seen as a pioneer in the concept of time-travelling and one of the first science-fiction books. It tells the story of a Time Traveller from the Victorian England era who ventures into the future, only to find himself in an unexpectedly dystopic Earth. The book weaves commentaries on topics like human nature, economic injustices or social inequalities, which remain applicable to this day.
What is the name of Google's AI Chatbot?
Bard.
Bard is an artificial intelligence chatbot implemented by Google. Developed as a direct competitor to ChatGPT, it is also a conversational generative artificial intelligence chatbot based on GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer).
Which Swiss psychologist proposed a Cognitive Development Theory based on 4 stages?
Jean Piaget.
Piaget argued that children’s cognitive development occurs in stages. Specifically, he proposed that, as children’s thinking develops from one stage to the next, their behavior also changes, reflecting these cognitive developments. The stages are:
- Sensorimotor (0-2 years) – Children primarily learn about their environment through their senses and motor activities.
- Preoperational (2-7 years) – The ability to use mental representations, rather than the physical appearance of objects or people, improves greatly.
- Concrete operational (7-11 years) – Children are more capable of solving problems because they can consider numerous outcomes and perspectives.
- Formal operational (After 11 years) – Children can think about abstract concepts and are not limited to a current time, person, or situation.
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How was Burkina Faso called until 1984?
Republic of Upper Volta.
The name derives from the fact that the country contains the upper region of the Volta river. It became independent from France in 1960.
What body part can you find on most monkeys but not on apes?
The tail.
This is one of the most straightforward ways of diferentiating monkeys and apes.
Apart from this difference, apes are usually larger and more intelligent than monkeys.
Which Mongol Emperor conquered the Chinese empire and established the Yuan dynasty?
Kublai Khan.
Kublai Khan was the fifth emperor of the Mongol Empire, ruling from 1260 to 1294. His rule was marked by his fight against the chinese Song dynasty. He fully conquered them and oficially established the Yuan dynasty in 1271, the first foreign dynasty to rule all of China.
What is the name of the most famous and typical Greek alcoholic drink?
Ouzo.
Ouzo is an aperitiff widely consumed in Greece. It is a dry and anise-flavoured drink made from grape must.
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Who led the Argonauts?
Jason.
According to the Greek Mythology, the Argonauts were a group of heroes, like Atalanta or Theseu, who accompanied Jason aboard the Argo, to retrieve the Golden Fleece.
In what South American country can you visit the Salar de Uyuni?
Bolivia.
With approximately 10,500 square kilometers, this landmark is the world largest salt flat.
The region represents a strategic and important asset for Bolivia due to the huge amount of lithium comprised here, given its growing importance as a compound of, for instance, batteries.
In which treatise can you find this iconic quote?
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