Sunday, August 23, 2026
These are the 10 questions BrainRank served to the whole world on Sunday, August 23, 2026 — now over, with every answer revealed and explained. Reading time only; the score no longer counts.
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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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mythology
In Greek mythology, which god rules the sea and carries a trident?
- Poseidon
- Ares
- Hephaestus
- Dionysus
Answer: Poseidon
Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, usually shown holding a trident.
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nature
Which is the fastest land animal over short distances?
- Cheetah
- Lion
- Horse
- Greyhound
Answer: Cheetah
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in a sprint.
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language
What is the standard plural of the noun 'mouse' (the animal)?
- Mouses
- Mouse
- Mice
- Mices
Answer: Mice
'Mouse' (animal) takes the irregular plural 'mice'.
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language
Which part of speech typically modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb?
- Adjective
- Adverb
- Noun
- Pronoun
Answer: Adverb
An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, as in 'runs quickly'.
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mythology
In ancient Egyptian religion, which god was the god of the sun?
- Anubis
- Hathor
- Nut
- Ra
Answer: Ra
Ra was the ancient Egyptian sun god, commonly depicted with a sun disk above his head.
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math
How many minutes are in 2.5 hours?
- 120
- 180
- 150
- 250
Answer: 150
2.5 × 60 = 150 minutes.
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science
What is the chemical symbol for oxygen?
- Ox
- O
- Og
- Oy
Answer: O
O is the chemical symbol for oxygen.
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mythology
In ancient Egyptian religion, which jackal-headed god was associated with mummification and the dead?
- Thoth
- Sobek
- Anubis
- Bastet
Answer: Anubis
Anubis, shown with a jackal's head, presided over mummification and the care of the dead.
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science
What is the chemical symbol for silver?
- Ag
- Si
- Sv
- Al
Answer: Ag
Ag (from Latin 'argentum') is the chemical symbol for silver.