The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 11-23-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: Where in nature does the Fibonacci sequence show up?
- Weather patterns
- Crystal lattices
- Sand dunes
Correct Answer: Weather patterns
Fact: Often called ‘nature’s secret code,’ the Fibonacci sequence is found all over nature, including in the spirals of storm systems like tornadoes and hurricanes. The golden ratio that’s inherent in the Fibonacci sequence is also seen in plants like the spiral aloe in today’s image, the spiral shape of a nautilus shell, facial proportions, and the shapes of eggs and galaxies.
Question 2: Fibonacci’s famous sequence was inspired by which animal?
- Rabbits
- Dogs
- Cats
Correct Answer: Rabbits
Fact: In his Liber Abaci manuscript, Leonardo Bonacci, better known as Fibonacci, offered his sequence as an answer to the question of how many pairs of rabbits are created by one pair in a year. For this population model, he assumed the rabbits to be immortal, and when they reached 2 months old, they begat a new opposite sex pair every month. Following his sequence of 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, one quickly has a lot of rabbits.
Question 3: Which artist is renowned for using the golden ratio in his works?
- Jackson Pollock
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Francisco de Goya
Correct Answer: Leonardo da Vinci
Fact: The golden ratio is an irrational number which begins 1.61803 but continues indefinitely after the decimal point. It has been used by artists throughout the ages to create great compositions. Scholars believe that some of Leonardo’s most famous works used it, including ‘The Last Supper’ and the ‘Mona Lisa.’ His close friend Luca Pacioli was a mathematician who wrote a treatise on the golden ratio. Leonardo, who was skilled in many fields including mathematics and engineering, believed that math was intrinsic to art and life itself.
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Question 4: In which popular TV show did the Castle of Zafra appear?
- Game of Thrones
- The Witcher
- Vikings
Correct Answer: Game of Thrones
Fact: In three episodes of the sixth season of ‘Game of Thrones,’ the Castle of Zafra was used as a filming location. The castle doubled as the Tower of Joy in several flashback scenes that revealed Ned Stark’s past. Many other places in Spain, including Seville and Córdoba, were used as locations in the series.
Question 5: What’s the name of Granada’s famous Moorish fortress complex?
- Alcazar
- Alhambra
- Alcalá
Correct Answer: Alhambra
Fact: Overlooking the city of Granada, Andalusia, stands the Alhambra. Construction of this palace and fortress began in 1238, and it’s now one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture anywhere in the world. With its delicately carved decorations, embellished columns, and tranquil gardens, the Alhambra is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations.
Question 6: What’s the capital of Spain?
- Valencia
- Barcelona
- Madrid
Correct Answer: Madrid
Fact: In the heart of Spain sits Madrid, the nation’s capital since 1561. The city was founded in the 9th century when Emir Muhammad I built a fortress on the River Manzanares to protect his Muslim kingdom from the Christians in the north. At more than 2,000 feet above sea level, it’s one of the highest capital cities in Europe.