Brainscape’s Knowledge Warm-up Quiz

Welcome to the ultimate general knowledge quiz featuring Brainscape’s flashcards (https://www.brainscape.com) from our ‘Get Smarter’ collection of flashcards: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/get-smarter.In this podcast, we'll test your smarts with a selection of questions and answers that cover a wide range of topics from the iconic artists who founded the cubist movement to the branch of physics that studies sound and waves. 0:08 - Who are considered the two founders of the cubist movement? 0:14 - Which two battles between the American colonies and British troops in Massachusetts were considered the start of the Revolutionary war?0:28 - What type of landform protrudes from a larger landmass, and is surrounded by water on 3 sides? 0:45 - How long did the French Revolution last?0:37 - Do lines of latitude run parallel or perpendicular to the equator?0:52 - What landmark became the world’s tallest man-made structure in 2010?1:01 - Which classic author had a major impact on how crime scenes were handled by the justice system through the character Sherlock Holmes?1:14 - What bone density-promoting mineral is found in dairy products, almonds, spinach and okra? 1:22 - What mode of government practiced in the United States, entails power being spread out between a central political authority and it's constituent political units?1:34 - Which religion believes the Messiah will one day appear on Earth?1:42 - What type of financial institution, open only to institutional and high net worth investors, exists to maximize returns and eliminate risks?1:55 - Which U.S. President delivered the Gettysburg Address?2:00 - Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, and Anna Netrebko are famous for singing what genre of music?2:12 - What is the name for the learning disorder that confuses similar sounds and letters; reverses letters or words; or completely substitutes certain words for others?2:24 - What is the capital of Austria?2:30 - What is the name for creatures whose body temperature varies based on the temperature of the environment?2:40 - What measurement is used for liquids?2:46 - What is the English translation of the famous René Descartes quote: "cogito ergo sum"?2:55 - Which two countries on the Mediterranean coast stand on land that was once inhabited by the Phoenicians, a prominent maritime empire?3:08 - Little Rock is the capital of which U.S. state?3:15 - Which branch of physics deals with sound and waves?3:22 - What important discovery is considered landmark evidence of the Big Bang Theory?3:32 What is the pH value of a solution?Brainscape empowers you to easily learn and retain large amounts of information, anytime and anywhere. Check out how it works here: https://www.brainscape.com/spaced-repetitionSo, whether you're a📚🧠 Brainscape is the leading adaptive flashcard app that uses the power of cognitive science and spaced repetition to help you study faster and remember information longer. Whether you’re preparing for exams, learning a new language, or just trying to improve your memory, Brainscape gives you smarter study tools to boost your focus and make learning more effective.Join millions of students, teachers, and professionals using Brainscape to study smarter, not harder — anytime, anywhere, on any device.📚 Check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.📲 Download our app:iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal