The classic TV show "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?" featured a wide range of questions that tested a contestant's knowledge on science, languages, math, history and more. Today, we're putting you in the hot seat of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" with this 35-question quiz!
Let's start with a few basic warm-ups to get you ready for this quiz. Do you know what the largest external organ is in the body? External organs are organs that can be seen on the outside of your body (so organs like the heart, brain and liver don't count in this context). The answer to this question is your skin, since it covers your entire body.
Here's another question: Do you know where a shrimp's heart is located? It's not located on the chest area, like a human being. It's actually located in a shrimp's head, otherwise known as the "thorax."
This quiz will also look at famous inventors, physicists, astronomers and painters. For example, do you know who painted the famous painting "The Scream?" It was actually Edvard Munch!
So without further ado, let's get started on this fun variation of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" to see if you can score 100%!
What is the largest external organ on the human body?
Eyes
Ears
Skin
Your skin is the largest external organ. Your skin also has a variety of functions, such as keeping you warm and protecting you from disease and bad bacteria.
Enrico Fermi was a physicist who created the Chicago Pile-1, which was the first nuclear reactor in the world. He also won many awards for his work, including the Nobel Prize.
Which of these is NOT one of the Great Lakes in the Midwestern part of the United States?
Lake Huron
Lake Michigan
Lake Toronto
Lake Toronto is not a lake at all, but Lake Ontario is, as well as Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The other two Great Lakes are Lake Erie and Lake Superior.
Although China has the highest population, Russia is the largest country in terms of land mass. Its size clocks in at just over 17 million square kilometers!
Which of these painters is known for his work in abstract expressionism?
Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock is best known for his work in abstract expressionism. His specialty was called "drip painting," and his work can be seen in the Museum of Modern Art.
Lily of the valley is a very poisonous flower that can cause a number of harmful ailments. The rest of the answers in the list are actually edible flowers!
A caffè macchiato has Italian origins and translates to "coffee with stains" in English. It's made by pouring a thin layer of foamed milk over the top of espresso.
Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense" between 1775 and 1776. The pamphlet aimed to create the democratic republic and to gain American independence from England.
Which of these countries were NOT part of the Axis Powers during World War II?
Japan
Italy
Germany
China
China was not part of the Axis Powers during World War II; it was part of the Allied Powers. Other allied powers included the United States, France, Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
Pierre is the capital of South Dakota. Pierre is known for a variety of landmarks, including the Oahe Dam and the South Dakota State Historical Society.
Which of these is NOT one of the seven wonders of the 'Ancient World?'
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Capuchin Monastery Catacombs
The Capuchin Monastery Catacombs are not one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. They are located in Italy, and are home to the "sleeping beauty," Rosalia Lombardo.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was Walt Disney's first movie. It was released in 1937, and was later followed up with "Pinocchio," "Fantasia" and "Dumbo."
The outer white part of your eyes is referred to as the ________.
Macula
Vitreous
Sclera
The sclera is the white outer part of your eyes. The sclera can also change in color, such as yellow or blue, which could indicate an underlying disease or infection.
While we refer to very large numbers as million, billion and trillion, there are in fact, even bigger numbers that exist! An undecillion is one of them, which has 36 zeroes after the 1.