Knowledge Cards Answers
Science Facts
Famous People
1. Jesus Christ
A. I was born in Bethlehem, and I lived and was raised in Nazareth, where I began my preaching career.
B. Do you want to know where Christianity came from? Talk to me.
C. I was given many nicknames; one of my personal favorites was “the Messiah.”
2. Albert Einstein
A. I was a terrible student. But who cares anyway? Did I really need school to become one of the most brilliant people ever?
B. You know E=mc squared, probably the most famous equation ever? I wrote that.
C. When people think of great scientists, my name is usually at the forefront.
3. Isaac Newton
A. I lived during the Scientific Revolution; I was great at both science and math.
B. Who else could have been smart enough to invent the law of gravity just by having an apple fall on their head?
C. If you needed someone to teach you about motion and movement, I was the right person to call upon.
4. Leonardo da Vinci
A. I was a Renaissance painter who lived in Italy and is in the Painting Hall of Fame.
B. I painted a picture of a normal woman. Everyone adores this painting, and they especially love the woman’s smile.
C. I also painted The Last Supper.
5. Aristotle
A. I was astute at philosophy and science.
B. Plato was my teacher.
C. I am in the Greek philosophy Hall of Fame.
6. Galileo Galilei
A. People think that I invented the telescope.
B. I may not have invented the telescope, but it and I did a lot of great work together during the Scientific Revolution.
C. Did you know that Jupiter had four moons? No one else did either until I found them with my trusty telescope.
7. Alexander the Great
A. I dominated every nation on earth in battle--and I was just a kid when I did it.
B. Not even the mighty Persians could stand up to me.
C. I am one of the few people with the title “the Great” after my name.
8. Muhammad
A. I was a highly esteemed Muslim prophet.
B. Everything that has to do with Islam--including the worship of Allah and the establishment of the Koran--has to do with me.
C. My journey from Mecca to Medina was a huge factor in causing Arabs to follow the religion of Islam.
9. Plato
A. I started a Greek school for scholars called the Academy.
B. Socrates was my teacher, and my favorite student was Aristotle.
C. I was a Greek philosopher who is in the Philosophy Hall of Fame.
10. Socrates
A. I am arguably the greatest philosopher ever; in fact, I’m a major reason western philosophy is what it is today.
B. You think Plato is great? Well, I was the one who taught Plato everything he knows.
C. My precious disciples--Plato for example--carried on my legacy by writing books about my teachings.
Geography
1. Asia
A. If all the continents got together and had a “Who is the biggest competition”, this one would win easily.
B. More people live here than anywhere else.
C. Shanghai, the city that contains the most people of any city anywhere, is located here.
2. Oceania
A. It probably would get picked on by the other continents because it is the smallest one.
B. Australia is located here.
C. It is appropriately named: the continent is surrounded and engulfed by ocean water.
3. Africa
A. There are more countries located on this continent than any other continent.
B. It is the first continent to have human life.
C. Animals such as elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and cheetahs are native to it.
4. North America
A. Two of its largest countries are Canada and America.
B. Native Americans and other indigenous people lived here in peace until the Europeans came.
C. New York City, Disneyworld, the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls--it must be every tourist’s dream to come to this continent.
5. Europe
A. It has it’s big moments: the largest country, city, and island (Greenland) are all located here.
B. Sadly, it also has its small moments: The smallest country (Vatican City) and the smallest town (Hum) are also located here.
C. World Wars I and II were fought mainly on this continent.
6. South America
A. It is home to the Atacama Desert, a Chilean desert so dry that less rain falls there than anywhere else.
B. Rainforests and rainforests are actually prevalent in this continent.
C. This continent is also home to the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
7. Antarctica
A. In the largest population contest, this continent would most certainly come in last place. No one wants to live here.
B. No place is hotter than Death Valley, and no place is colder than this icy continent.
C. It is the only continent that is also a desert.
8. Pacific Ocean
A. In the biggest ocean contest, this ocean would win first prize.
B. One would think that it were calm and serene, for its name means “peaceful” in Latin (pacifus is latin for “peaceful.”). Actually, it’s the total opposite.
C. This ocean contains the Great Barrier Reef.
9. Atlantic Ocean
A. In the competition for being the biggest ocean, it comes in at number two.
B. Charles Lindebergh made history by becoming the first person to fly across this ocean.
C. It’s namesake is Atlas, the Greek mythological figure tasked with holding up the Earth on his back as punishment.
10. Indian Ocean
A. Any countries that transport and trade oil like sailing in this ocean.
B. The famous Suez Canal in Egypt is located here.
C. It gets its name from being near the Indian subcontinent.
11. Southern Ocean
A. The water in this ocean and the atmosphere surrounding it is cold; moreover, there is ice here.
B. Even the places it borders--Antarctica and the South Pole--are cold.
C. Frankly, it is located in the southern part of the world.
12. Arctic Ocean
A. It is in the northern part of the world at the very top and borders the North Pole.
B. Polar bears and ice are a major part of it. In fact, it gets its name from the word “arktos”, which is Greek for “bear.”
C. In the biggest ocean competition, this poor ocean would come dead last.
13. The Grand Canyon
A. It is located in Arizona, U.S.
B. It is easily the most attractive thing about Arizona.
C. It is one of the natural wonders of the world.
14. The Sahara Desert
A. Out of all the deserts that have hot climates, this one is the largest.
B. Actually, it’s not the largest desert. It comes in third place to cold deserts such as Antarctica and the Arctic desert.
C. If you want to see this desert, come to Africa.
15. Himalayan Mountains
A. These mountains tower over all the other mountains in height; that’s why they are the kings of mountains.
B. They are located in Asia
C. One of the mountains in this group is Mount Everest, the tallest mountain ever.
16. Andes Mountains
A. These mountains stretch farther across the earth than any other mountains, and only one other group is taller.
B. They are located in South America.
C. The Incas once lived here.
17. Nile River
A. It is located mainly in Egypt.
B. The simple fact is that if you are an Egyptian, you really cannot live or do anything without this river.
C. It stretches farther than any other river in Africa; in fact, there aren’t many rivers period that can compare to this one in length.
18. Dead Sea (or Salt Sea)
A. There is a lot of salt in this sea: A LOT
B. Nothing can swim or live in this sea--not even fish.
C. According to certain doctors, if you are sick, bathing in this water will make you well again. That is very ironic considering that its name suggests the total opposite curing people or giving them new life.
19. Mediterranean Sea
A. Up top is Europe, on the bottom is Africa, to the right is Asia, and in the middle is this body of water.
B. No wonder it is nicknamed “the sea [in the middle] between lands.”
C. Europe and Asia used this waterway to trade important things with each other.
20. Black Sea
A. This sea has a “dark” side: elements such as stormy weather make it very dangerous to cross. Very few sailors are willing to tread these menacing waters.
B. Another “dark” side is this: any creatures trying to live in this sea would die from not being able to breathe.
C. It is named after a color.
- Dogs are simply domesticated versions of wolves.
- The tiger is the biggest animal in the cat family.
- Sharks are boneless; their body consists of a tough, flexible structure called cartilage instead of bones.
- If the planets had a race around the sun, Mercury would win first place.
- When you breathe, air goes into mouth while carbon dioxide comes out.
- Earth has more gravity than Mars.
- If the planets had a contest to see who was the biggest, Jupiter would easily come in first place.
- Saturn's unique features allow it to be the farthest planet that can be seen without the use of a telescope.
- Uranus a weird planet. It doesn't spin forwards or backwards; it spins sideways.
- Neptune is mostly composed of ice and water; no wonder its color is blue.
Famous People
1. Jesus Christ
A. I was born in Bethlehem, and I lived and was raised in Nazareth, where I began my preaching career.
B. Do you want to know where Christianity came from? Talk to me.
C. I was given many nicknames; one of my personal favorites was “the Messiah.”
2. Albert Einstein
A. I was a terrible student. But who cares anyway? Did I really need school to become one of the most brilliant people ever?
B. You know E=mc squared, probably the most famous equation ever? I wrote that.
C. When people think of great scientists, my name is usually at the forefront.
3. Isaac Newton
A. I lived during the Scientific Revolution; I was great at both science and math.
B. Who else could have been smart enough to invent the law of gravity just by having an apple fall on their head?
C. If you needed someone to teach you about motion and movement, I was the right person to call upon.
4. Leonardo da Vinci
A. I was a Renaissance painter who lived in Italy and is in the Painting Hall of Fame.
B. I painted a picture of a normal woman. Everyone adores this painting, and they especially love the woman’s smile.
C. I also painted The Last Supper.
5. Aristotle
A. I was astute at philosophy and science.
B. Plato was my teacher.
C. I am in the Greek philosophy Hall of Fame.
6. Galileo Galilei
A. People think that I invented the telescope.
B. I may not have invented the telescope, but it and I did a lot of great work together during the Scientific Revolution.
C. Did you know that Jupiter had four moons? No one else did either until I found them with my trusty telescope.
7. Alexander the Great
A. I dominated every nation on earth in battle--and I was just a kid when I did it.
B. Not even the mighty Persians could stand up to me.
C. I am one of the few people with the title “the Great” after my name.
8. Muhammad
A. I was a highly esteemed Muslim prophet.
B. Everything that has to do with Islam--including the worship of Allah and the establishment of the Koran--has to do with me.
C. My journey from Mecca to Medina was a huge factor in causing Arabs to follow the religion of Islam.
9. Plato
A. I started a Greek school for scholars called the Academy.
B. Socrates was my teacher, and my favorite student was Aristotle.
C. I was a Greek philosopher who is in the Philosophy Hall of Fame.
10. Socrates
A. I am arguably the greatest philosopher ever; in fact, I’m a major reason western philosophy is what it is today.
B. You think Plato is great? Well, I was the one who taught Plato everything he knows.
C. My precious disciples--Plato for example--carried on my legacy by writing books about my teachings.
Geography
1. Asia
A. If all the continents got together and had a “Who is the biggest competition”, this one would win easily.
B. More people live here than anywhere else.
C. Shanghai, the city that contains the most people of any city anywhere, is located here.
2. Oceania
A. It probably would get picked on by the other continents because it is the smallest one.
B. Australia is located here.
C. It is appropriately named: the continent is surrounded and engulfed by ocean water.
3. Africa
A. There are more countries located on this continent than any other continent.
B. It is the first continent to have human life.
C. Animals such as elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and cheetahs are native to it.
4. North America
A. Two of its largest countries are Canada and America.
B. Native Americans and other indigenous people lived here in peace until the Europeans came.
C. New York City, Disneyworld, the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls--it must be every tourist’s dream to come to this continent.
5. Europe
A. It has it’s big moments: the largest country, city, and island (Greenland) are all located here.
B. Sadly, it also has its small moments: The smallest country (Vatican City) and the smallest town (Hum) are also located here.
C. World Wars I and II were fought mainly on this continent.
6. South America
A. It is home to the Atacama Desert, a Chilean desert so dry that less rain falls there than anywhere else.
B. Rainforests and rainforests are actually prevalent in this continent.
C. This continent is also home to the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
7. Antarctica
A. In the largest population contest, this continent would most certainly come in last place. No one wants to live here.
B. No place is hotter than Death Valley, and no place is colder than this icy continent.
C. It is the only continent that is also a desert.
8. Pacific Ocean
A. In the biggest ocean contest, this ocean would win first prize.
B. One would think that it were calm and serene, for its name means “peaceful” in Latin (pacifus is latin for “peaceful.”). Actually, it’s the total opposite.
C. This ocean contains the Great Barrier Reef.
9. Atlantic Ocean
A. In the competition for being the biggest ocean, it comes in at number two.
B. Charles Lindebergh made history by becoming the first person to fly across this ocean.
C. It’s namesake is Atlas, the Greek mythological figure tasked with holding up the Earth on his back as punishment.
10. Indian Ocean
A. Any countries that transport and trade oil like sailing in this ocean.
B. The famous Suez Canal in Egypt is located here.
C. It gets its name from being near the Indian subcontinent.
11. Southern Ocean
A. The water in this ocean and the atmosphere surrounding it is cold; moreover, there is ice here.
B. Even the places it borders--Antarctica and the South Pole--are cold.
C. Frankly, it is located in the southern part of the world.
12. Arctic Ocean
A. It is in the northern part of the world at the very top and borders the North Pole.
B. Polar bears and ice are a major part of it. In fact, it gets its name from the word “arktos”, which is Greek for “bear.”
C. In the biggest ocean competition, this poor ocean would come dead last.
13. The Grand Canyon
A. It is located in Arizona, U.S.
B. It is easily the most attractive thing about Arizona.
C. It is one of the natural wonders of the world.
14. The Sahara Desert
A. Out of all the deserts that have hot climates, this one is the largest.
B. Actually, it’s not the largest desert. It comes in third place to cold deserts such as Antarctica and the Arctic desert.
C. If you want to see this desert, come to Africa.
15. Himalayan Mountains
A. These mountains tower over all the other mountains in height; that’s why they are the kings of mountains.
B. They are located in Asia
C. One of the mountains in this group is Mount Everest, the tallest mountain ever.
16. Andes Mountains
A. These mountains stretch farther across the earth than any other mountains, and only one other group is taller.
B. They are located in South America.
C. The Incas once lived here.
17. Nile River
A. It is located mainly in Egypt.
B. The simple fact is that if you are an Egyptian, you really cannot live or do anything without this river.
C. It stretches farther than any other river in Africa; in fact, there aren’t many rivers period that can compare to this one in length.
18. Dead Sea (or Salt Sea)
A. There is a lot of salt in this sea: A LOT
B. Nothing can swim or live in this sea--not even fish.
C. According to certain doctors, if you are sick, bathing in this water will make you well again. That is very ironic considering that its name suggests the total opposite curing people or giving them new life.
19. Mediterranean Sea
A. Up top is Europe, on the bottom is Africa, to the right is Asia, and in the middle is this body of water.
B. No wonder it is nicknamed “the sea [in the middle] between lands.”
C. Europe and Asia used this waterway to trade important things with each other.
20. Black Sea
A. This sea has a “dark” side: elements such as stormy weather make it very dangerous to cross. Very few sailors are willing to tread these menacing waters.
B. Another “dark” side is this: any creatures trying to live in this sea would die from not being able to breathe.
C. It is named after a color.