Are You Smarter Than An Elementary Student?

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    What's the first name of Shakespeare?

    • Franz
    • Christopher
    • William
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FORM a TEAM for the Children First/CIS 6th Annual Are You Smarter Than an Elementary Student trivia night! Teams from local businesses & organizations will match wits to win "Best in Class" at this "pub-style" trivia contest on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 5:30-8:30 at the Morris Hellenic Center in downtown Asheville. Register a team of 4 to 6 of your friends, family & colleagues for only $300--all proceeds benefit Children First/CIS. Can't form a team? For only $30 attend the event and get a chance to bid at our silent auction. Prizes include passes to Navitat Adventures, LaZoom Tours and the Orange Peel. Call 828-259-9717 for more information.

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    What falling fruit supposedly inspired Isaac Newton to write the laws of gravity?  

    • A pear

    • An apple

    • An orange

    Correct Answer
    A. An apple
    Explanation
    Isaac Newton was supposedly inspired to write the laws of gravity by a falling apple. This event is said to have occurred when Newton was sitting under an apple tree and observed an apple falling to the ground. This observation led him to formulate his theory of gravity, which revolutionized the field of physics. The story of the falling apple has become a well-known anecdote in scientific history and is often associated with Newton's discovery of the laws of gravity.

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    Where is the Highest Elevation on Earth? 

    • Mount Kilimanjaro

    • Mount Everest

    • Mount Mitchell

    Correct Answer
    A. Mount Everest
    Explanation
    Mount Everest is the correct answer because it is the highest elevation on Earth. Located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China, Mount Everest stands at a towering height of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. It is renowned for its challenging climbing routes and extreme weather conditions, making it a popular destination for mountaineers from around the world.

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    Where is Notre Dame?

    • Paris

    • London

    • Milan

    Correct Answer
    A. Paris
    Explanation
    Notre Dame is located in Paris.

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    What explorer introduced pigs to North America? 

    • Ponce de Leon

    • Ferdinand Magellan

    • Christopher Columbus

    Correct Answer
    A. Christopher Columbus
    Explanation
    Christopher Columbus introduced pigs to North America.

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