Thursday, August 13, 2026
These are the 10 questions BrainRank served to the whole world on Thursday, August 13, 2026 — now over, with every answer revealed and explained. Reading time only; the score no longer counts.
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science
Which planet is commonly known as the Red Planet?
- Venus
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Mars
Answer: Mars
Mars appears reddish due to iron oxide on its surface and is called the Red Planet.
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science
Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
- Saturn
- Neptune
- Jupiter
- Earth
Answer: Jupiter
Jupiter is the most massive and largest planet in the solar system.
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nature
Which is the largest living primate?
- Chimpanzee
- Baboon
- Gorilla
- Orangutan
Answer: Gorilla
The gorilla is the largest living primate.
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science
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
- Mars
Answer: Mercury
Mercury is the innermost planet of the solar system.
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language
The Greek root 'bio' refers to which of these?
- Earth
- Self
- Light
- Life
Answer: Life
'Bio' is Greek for 'life', as in 'biology'.
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mythology
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was kept in a labyrinth on which island?
- Rhodes
- Crete
- Cyprus
- Sicily
Answer: Crete
The Minotaur's labyrinth was said to stand at Knossos on the island of Crete.
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geography
What is the capital of Kenya?
- Mombasa
- Nairobi
- Kisumu
- Nakuru
Answer: Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya.
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science
What is the name of Earth's only natural satellite?
- Titan
- Europa
- Phobos
- The Moon
Answer: The Moon
The Moon is Earth's single natural satellite.
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language
Which word is the closest synonym of 'enormous'?
- Gigantic
- Tiny
- Average
- Narrow
Answer: Gigantic
'Gigantic' means very large, matching 'enormous'.
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history
Which ancient empire was founded by Cyrus the Great and centered in what is now Iran?
- Greek Empire
- Roman Empire
- Persian Empire
- Egyptian Empire
Answer: Persian Empire
The Persian (Achaemenid) Empire was founded by Cyrus the Great and centered in modern Iran.