Quiz Bowl Practice 2/15

The warrior nobles of early modern Japan are known by this name

Which goddess was given a golden apple by Paris for being the most beautiful?

While the emperor was merely a figurehead, until the mid 19th century Japan was ruled by leaders known by this title.

This fifth-century missionary is Ireland's patron saint.

This amendment created the federal income tax.

This nitrogenous (“nye-TRAH-jen-us”) base is present in RNA instead of thymine.

Late 19th century French art movement that focused on capturing the effect of the moment depicted

This largest city in Australia is this capital of New South Wales known for its Opera House.

This is the process by which genetic information is transferred from DNA to messenger RNA.

Name this island nation that saw leaders such as Oda Nobunaga (“no-boo-NAH-gah”) attempt to unify the land.

Fahrenheit 451 was written by this author. He also wrote Fever Dream and Something Wicked This Way Comes.

What is the largest reservoir of fresh water on Earth?

Name this island, where a faction called the Republican Army tried to end British rule.

What is an alter ego in the context of superheroes?

A 19th c. famine that devastated Ireland resulted from British economic restrictions and a mold attack on this crop.

Which superhero possesses super strength, flight, heat vision, and invulnerability?

This novel follows Guy Montag as he first works as a "fireman," then flees the firemen after being caught owning a book.

What are the two swords that samurai would carry?

He painted several views of Rouen Cathedral, a series of haystacks, and a bunch of water-lilies.

This glacier forms at altitudes high enough for the snow to not melt during the summer. Which is NOT a name for this?

Which amendment forbade the sale of alcohol and then was later removed by the 21st amendment?

This god swallowed the children of his wife Rhea to prevent the prophecy that one of his children would overthrow him

What motivates Spider-Man to fight crime and protect the people of New York City?

Where did Monet live?

The defendant state consent to a lawsuit, otherwise an individual from another state cannot sue that state.

Glaciers create these long narrow inlets that are numerous in Norway. They generally have very steep sides.

tRNA, or transfer RNA, is found in these small organelles, which synthesize proteins.

This capital of Tasmania is a popular point of departure for voyages to Antarctica.

The Australian Open tennis tournament is hosted by this second largest city in Australia

Which superhero is known for being a billionaire playboy alter ego?