What does the word ‘architect’ mean in its original Greek form? A Chief builder B Constructor C Supervisor The word ‘architect’ is derived from the Greek word ‘architéktōn,’ which translates to ‘chief builder.’ The ancient Greeks brought many innovations to architecture, including arch bridges, cranes, and Doric and Ionic columns. The correct answer is Chief … Read more
Which stadium’s design is inspired by a bird’s nest? A Michigan Stadium B Beijing National Stadium C Wembley Stadium The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the ‘Birds Nest,’ was created by the architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron for the 2008 Olympic Games. The nickname comes from its bowl-shaped interior, roof, and staircases built … Read more
What international celebration is held on the same day as Gandhi Jayanti? A International Day of Peace B Positive Thinking Day C International Day of Non-Violence Drawing attention to global issues, the International Day of Non-Violence was announced by the United Nations on June 15, 2007. Even though it is not a public holiday, it … Read more
Which actor played the role of Gandhiji in his biopic? A Ben Kingsley B Roshan Seth C Virendra Razdan The film Gandhi, directed by Richard Attenborough, hit theatres in 1982. It was a box office success, earning eight Academy Awards, including Ben Kingsley winning the prize for Best Actor. During filming, Kingsley’s resemblance to Gandhi … Read more
Who gave the title ‘Mahatma’ to Gandhi? A Bal Gangadhar Tilak B Jawaharlal Nehru C Rabindranath Tagore Mahatma Gandhi, originally named Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, received the title ‘Mahatma’ (Great Soul’) from Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet, writer, philosopher, painter and Nobel Prize winner lyricist, in 1869. The correct answer is Rabindranath Tagore.
Which country is Lake Bled in? A Austria B Slovenia C Italy You can find Lake Bled nestled in the Julian Alps, a mountain range that stretches from northeastern Italy to Slovenia. This glacial lake, near the town of Bled in northwestern Slovenia, is famous for its island, church, and medieval castle on a precipice … Read more
Which traditional wooden boat transports visitors to Bled Island? A Pletna B Rowboat C Gondola Resembling an Italian gondola, a pletna is a traditional wooden boat that can seat up to 20 passengers. The term originates from the Bavarian German word ‘Plätten,’ which describes a boat with a flat bottom. Some historians suggest pletnas have … Read more
What is the name of the traditional dessert that is famous around Lake Bled? A Kaiserschmarrn B Soufflé C Cremeschnitte The specialty, a cream cake known as kremšnita or Cremeschnitte, has long been popular across Central Europe and the Balkans. In Slovenia, it is associated with Bled, where the current ‘official’ recipe was created in … Read more
Pictured here is Shenandoah National Park. Where can we find it? A Colorado B Virginia C California Shenandoah National Park embraces a stretch of the splendid Blue Ridge Mountains. Nearly 40% of the park has earned the distinction of being a designated wilderness area. The correct answer is Virginia.
The slowdown of which pigment’s production causes leaves to change color in the fall? A Chlorophyll B Betalain C Carotenoids During fall, deciduous trees prepare for the winter months when energy resources become scarcer. The reduced daylight and cooler temperatures trigger a decrease in chlorophyll production. As a result, the green colour fades from the … Read more