Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Module 20



1. Who was the first president of the USA?
George Washington.
source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/georgewashington/

2. What was Ronald Reagan's profession before becoming the fortieth president of the USA?
A radio sports announcer.
source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/

3. How did the thirty-fifth president of the USA die?
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was killed by an assassin's bullets as his motorcade wound through Dallas, Texas.
source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/johnfkennedy/


4. Who was the sixteenth president of the USA?
Abraham Lincoln.
source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/abrahamlincoln/

5. Who won the United States presidential election of 2008?

Barack Obama
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2008

Module 19



1. Who is Michael Schumacher?

Michael Schumacher is a former Formula One driver, seven-time world champion,
and current advisor and occasional test driver for Ferrari.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org

3. Who is the current president of FIA?
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile current president is Max Mosley.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

4. Where and how did Ayrton Senna get killed?
Ayrton Senna get killed on May 1, 1994, in the San Marino Grand Prix, where his race-leading Williams inexplicably speared off the
Imola track and hit the concrete wall at Tamburello corner.
source: http://www.formula1.com

5. Where is the base of Ferrari team?

The base in Ferrari team is Maranello - Italy.
source: http://www.formula1.com

Module 18



1. Where was Nicole Kidman born?
Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
source: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000173/

2. What was Katherine Hepburn’s last film?
Katherine Hepburn’s last film was "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"
source: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000031/bio

3. Where was Brad Pitt born?
Brad Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Pitt

4. When and where was Mel Gibson born?
Mel Gibson was born on 3.January 1956, in Peekskill, New York, USA.
source: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000154/bio

5. Who played the Achilles’ role in the movie “Troy”?
The Achilles’ role in the movie "Troy" was played by Brad Pitt.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_%28film%29

Module 17



1. When did George II become the duke of Cornwell?

George II became the duke of Cornwell in 1952.
source: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5659.asp

2. How old was Prince William when his mother Diana got killed?

Prince William was 15 years old when his mother Diana got killed.
source: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5573.asp

3. Why did the official name of royal family become a problem during the World War 1?
The official name of royal family became a problem because people began to mutter that Saxe-Coburg-Gotha sounded far too German.
source: http://www.royalty.nu/Europe/England/Windsor/index.html

4. When was Prince William Born?
Prince William was born at 9.03pm on 21 June 1982.
source: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5573.asp

5. To whom is the Queen married and how many children and grandchildren does she have?
The Queen is married to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and has four children and eight grandchildren.
source: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page5543.asp

Module 16



1. What is the capital city of England?

London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom.
source: http://www.justuk.org/ http://www.justuk.org/

2.Where is England situated?
England is an island country situated in North-West Europe,
on the island of 'Great Britain'.
source: http://www.picturesofengland.com/EnglandFacts/

3.What is the population of England?
Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population,
whilst its mainland territory occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England

4.What is the highest mountain in England?
Snowdon, is the highest mountain in Wales and is Great Britain's highest mountain south
of the Scottish Highlands.
source: http:/www.wikipedia.org

5.How far is England from mainland Europe?

England is only 35 km from France and is now linked by a tunnel under the English Channel.
source: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk

Module 15



1. Who is the head of state of Scotland ?

Scotland's head of state is the monarch of the United Kingdom, currently Queen Elizabeth II (since 1952).
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland

2. What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland

3. How many islands does Scotland include?

Scotland includes 787 islands, of which most belong to groups known as the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland.
source: http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/scotland.html

4. What is Scotland`s floral emblem?
In Scotland this is variously the Thistle, Scottish bluebell (harebell) or heather.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wik

5. What language is spoken besides English?
The official language is English, although Gaelic is spoken,
primarily in the North and West of Scotland.The Scots language (which has many similarities to English, but also draws on French and Gaelic) is also spoken.
source: http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland

Module 14



1. What are the three greatest traditions in Wales?

There are many great traditions of Wales, but three stand out that make it culturally distinct from its neighbors: the Eisteddfod, the Noson Lawen and the Cymanfa Ganu.
source: http://www.britannia.com/wales/culture1.html

2. What is the highest mountain in Wales and how high it is?
Snowdon is the highest mountain at 3,560 feet
source: http://www.data-wales.co.uk/wstats.htm

3. How does the Welsh flag look like?
The Welsh flag has two equal horizontal stripes, white above green, and a large red dragon passant.
source: http://www.data-wales.co.uk/wstats

4. What is the capital of Wales?
In 1955 Cardiff was proclaimed as national capital of Wales.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wales

5. Which are the most popular sports in Wales?
The most popular sports in Wales are rugby union and football.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Module 13



1. Yo-yo's have been used as a toy for over 2,500 years. From which language does the word yo-yo come from and what does it mean?

The word "yo-yo" may come from Tagalog language (the language of the Philippines), meaning "to come back."
source: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/indexy.shtml

2. What are mobiles?

Mobiles are dangling sculptures that hang as decoration, art, or an educational tool.
source: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-mobiles.htm

3. When was the can opener invented?
The can opener was invented in 1858 by Ezra Warner of Waterbury.
source: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/1800a.shtm

4. What was invented by GM engineers Clyde Coleman and Charles Kettering?

The first electrical ignition system or electric starter motor for cars was invented by GM engineers Clyde Coleman and Charles Kettering.
source: http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blignition.htm

5. Who invented hovercrafts?
The hovercraft was invented by Christopher Cockerell in 1956.
source: http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blhovercraft.htm


Module 12



1. What is the largest city in the USA ?
Largest city of USA is New York City.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA

2. What is the national bird of the United States?
The bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States

3. What are the main religions of the United States?
The largest religion in the US is Christianity, practiced by the majority of the population (nearly 76.5% in 2001[5]). Roughly 51.3% of Americans are Protestants, 23.9% are Catholics, and 1.7% are Mormons(the name commonly used to refer to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), and 1.6% to various other Christian denominations.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_United_States

4. When is the National Flag Day in the United States?
The National Flag Day Foundation holds an annual observance for Flag Day on the second Sunday in June.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_in_the_United_States


5. What is the population of the United States?

Population: 303,824,640 (July 2008 est).
source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html

Module 11




1. Who was the most valuable NBA player in 2007?
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks was rewarded for a stellar regular season by winning the NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
source: http://www.whowonwhen.com/sports/basketball/nba

2. By whom was basketball invented?
The game of basketball was invented by James Naismith.
source: http://wiki.answers.com

3. How many teams are there in the NBA?
There are a total of 30 teams in the NBA. 5 in each of the 6 divisions.
source: http://wiki.answers.com

4. When was Michael Jordan born?
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on February 17, 1963.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan

5. What is the date of birth of basketball?
December 1, 1891.
source: http://www.answers.com/basketball

Module 10



1. Who were the first inhabitants of Australia
The first inhabitants of Australia were the Aborigines
source: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107296.html

2. What is the highest point on the mainland and how high is it?
The highest point on the mainland, Mount Kosciuszko, is only 2228 metres
source: http://www.about-australia.com/facts/


3. What is the population of Australia?
Australia is an independent Western democracy with a population of more than 20 million
source: http://www.about-australia.com/facts/

4. Who can you find in Australia about ten times more than people?
There are about ten times more sheep than people in Australia
source: http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/australia/sheep.htm

5. Who is the prime minister of Australia?
Prime Minister: Kevin Rudd (2007)
source: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107296.html



Module 9



1. Which is the largest and most respected international competition of Hip Hop dance?
The World Hip Hop Championships in America is currently the largest and arguably most respected of the International competitions for Hip Hop Dance featuring the worlds most recognised dance crews and nations
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_dance

2. What are the styles of Hip Hop?
Hip hop styles, excluding locking, popping and breaking, and new style hip hop for the heavier hip hop styles of today.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_dance

3. Where was Hip Hop first danced?
Hip hop is a music genre and cultural movement which developed in New York City during the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latin Americans
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_culture

4. When did hip hop dancing evolve into heavier and more aggressive forms?
During the 1990s and 2000s, parallel with the evolution of hip hop music, hip hop dancing evolved into heavier and more aggressive forms
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_dance

5. When did new dance styles begin to appear?
In the late 1980s, as hip hop music took new forms and the hip hop subculture established further, new dance styles began appearing
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_dance






Module 8



1. What is the highest point of Great Britain?
Highest point of Great Britain is Ben Nevis (1344m)
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain

2. What is the Flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland called?
The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is sometimes called the Union Jack
source: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/britain/flag.shtml

3. What is the population of Great Britain?
The population of Britain is at present nearing 60 million people
source: http://elt.britcoun.org.pl/elt/s_fco.htm

4. Does the Isle of Man belong to Great Britain?
The United Kingdom does not include the Isle of Man
source: http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/britain.html


5. When was the name Great Britain first officially used and by whom?
The term "Great Britain" was officially used only after King James I (who was also James VI of Scotland) acceded to the throne of England and Wales in 1603.
source: http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/britain.html







Monday, January 26, 2009

Module 7



1.Whose invention is golf considered to be ?
Scottish shepherds'.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf#History

2. How many years has golf already existed?
Atleast 500 years.
source: http://www.tourcanada.com/golfhist.htm

3. What does the PGA mean?
Professional Golfers' Association.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PGA_(golf)

4. What was the first stroke system in golf called?
Par.
source: http://www.scottishgolfhistory.net/bogey_par.htm#Par

5. Who is called „ a caddie“?
A person who carries your bag and clubs for you.
source: http://www.golf-foundation.org/page.asp?section=88&sectionTitle=What+do+those+strange+words+mean%3F

Module 6




1. What is Santa’s real name?
St. Nicholas
source: http://whychristmas.com/customs/fatherchristmas.shtml

2. How is Santa called in France?

Père Noël.
source: http://whychristmas.com/customs/fatherchristmas.shtml

3. When and where was the first documented use of a evergreen tree at Christmas and New Year celebrations in town square?
The first documented use of a evergreen tree at Christmas and New Year celebrations is in town square of Riga.
source: http://whychristmas.com/customs/fatherchristmas.shtml

4. What is Santa called in China?
'Shen Dan Lao Ren'
source: http://whychristmas.com/customs/fatherchristmas.shtml

5. When is the Boxing Day?
Boxing Day takes place on December 26th and is only celebrated in a few countries.
source: http://whychristmas.com/customs/fatherchristmas.shtml

Module 5


1. What is the length of the river Volga Delta?
3,692 km.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volga_River

2. What are the other names given for Mount Everest?
Sagarmatha, Chomolungma, Qomolangma or Zhumulangma.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everest

3. What does the world’s smallest dog eat for breakfast?
Ground turkey with peas in it.
source: http://wcbstv.com/watercooler/worlds.smallest.dog.2.312710.html

4. Who invented the microwave oven?
Dr. Percy LeBaron Spencer
source: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/indexm.shtml

5. What is a googol?
A googol is the large number 10100, that is, the digit 1 followed by one hundred zeros (in decimal representation).
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Googol


Module 4





1. What is the population of France?
60,656,178
source: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/factbook/fr/popula.html;_ylt=AilhsJsgpKfXIfIwaQsnoXm4ecYF

2. Where does the name “France”come from?
The name "France" comes from Latin Francia, which literally means "land of the Franks" or "Frankland".
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France#Origin_and_history_of_the_name

3. Where is France located?
Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain.
Geographic coordinates:
46 00 N, 2 00 E

source: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/factbook/fr/geogra.html;_ylt=Am2Znh_QBx9_sHwCgQvc3gO4ecYF

4. What is the area of France?
Land area: 210,668 sq mi (545,630 sq km);
total area:
211,209 sq mi (547,030 sq km)

source: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107517.html

5. What is the motto of French Republic?
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Module 3




1. What is the duration of standard adult football match?
90 minutes.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soccer

2. What must the soccer player wear on the pitch?
Basically the rules of soccer say that a player must wear a shirt or jersey, footwear, shin pads, shorts and socks and the two teams must have different equipment so that they can be differentiated on the pitch.
source: http://www.soccer-fans-info.com/soccer-rules.html

3. Who founded football club Barcelona and when?
On November 29, 1899, Hans Gamper founded Futbol Club Barcelona, along with eleven other enthusiasts of 'foot-ball', a game that was still largely unknown in this part of the world.
source: http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/english/club/historia/introduccio/introduccio.html

4. When was Mart Poom born?
February 3, 1972
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mart_Poom

5. What kind of tattoo does David Beckham have on his left arm?
Hindi "Victoria" design
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham#Tattoos

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Module 1



1. What is the population of London? (2006)
7,855,600
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London

2. When did the Great Fire of London take place?
1666
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London

3. What kind of climate does London have?
London has a temperate marine climate ,like much of the British Isles, so the city rarely sees extremely high or low temperatures. Summers are warm with average high temperatures of 23 °C (73 °F) and lows of 14 °C (57 °F), however, temperatures could exceed 25 °C (77 °F) on many days.Winters in London are chilly, but rarely below freezing with daytime temperatures around 2 - 8 °C (36 - 46 °F), while spring has mild days and cool evenings.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London

4. Who is the prime Minister of the UK and where is his residence in London?
James Gordon Brown, his residence is at 10 Downing Street.
source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom

5. How many sections can you find in Central London?
8
source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_London






Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Module 2


1. Which year did Fernando Torres make his professional debut?
2003
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Torres

2. He has been given the nickname El Nio. What does that mean?
It means "The Kid"
source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Torres

3. What is his position in games?
Striker
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Torres

4. What is the most prestigious international football competition?
The FIFA World Cup
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soccer

5. What is the duration of standard adult football match?
90 minutes
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soccer




Sunday, January 4, 2009

Team introduction.

This team has 3 members who are: Martti Laas, Hendrik Lõpp and Sven Šalajev.
We are in the same class and we are friends.
Hendrik is 15 years old ,likes to play guitar and computer and doesn't like maths.
Sven is 14 years old ,likes to play basketball and iceskate, Thaiboxing and doesn't like Runescape.
Martti is 14 years old ,likes music and hates arrogant people.