Quiz Bowl: Random Trivia 6

Which philosopher wrote "Beyond Good and Evil"?

In which of the following countries is the ancient city of Machu Picchu located?

The Magna Carta was signed in which year?

The Spanish Armada, which attempted to invade England in 1588, was defeated by which monarch?

The city of Constantinople was renamed to what in 1930?

Who was known as the "Maid of Orléans"?

Which political thinker wrote "The Wealth of Nations"?

What does the 'G' in "G-Force" stand for?

The study and collection of coins and medals is called:

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

In literature, who is the author of the "Inferno"?

What is the primary function of ribosomes in cellular biology?

Which author penned "Brave New World"?

Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Who was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare?

Which scientist is best known for his theory of electromagnetism?

Which Russian composer wrote the ballet "The Nutcracker"?

Which coin, first minted in the early 1700s, is often associated with pirates?

Which chemical element is denoted by the symbol 'K'?

Which ancient Greek tragedy was written by Sophocles and revolves around the title character's defiance of King Creon?

Who wrote the novel "Moby-Dick"?

Who was the 16th President of the United States?

Who is the author of "The Waste Land"?

Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1972?

The mathematical constant π (pi) represents what in geometry?

The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed in 1494 between which two countries?

The Sistine Chapel's ceiling was painted by which artist?

The Treaty of Versailles marked the end of which war?

Which philosophical work was written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

In which year did World War I begin?