Monday, August 24, 2026
These are the 10 questions BrainRank served to the whole world on Monday, August 24, 2026 — now over, with every answer revealed and explained. Reading time only; the score no longer counts.
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language
Which word most nearly means 'generous and kind-hearted'?
- Benevolent
- Belligerent
- Bewildered
- Beleaguered
Answer: Benevolent
'Benevolent' means kindly and well-meaning; the others mean hostile, confused, and besieged.
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language
Which part of speech expresses an action or state of being?
- Noun
- Pronoun
- Conjunction
- Verb
Answer: Verb
A verb expresses action or a state of being.
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language
The Greek root 'geo' refers to which of these?
- Earth
- Water
- Star
- Time
Answer: Earth
'Geo' is Greek for 'earth', as in 'geography'.
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mythology
In ancient Egyptian mythology, which god ruled the realm of the dead and presided over their judgement?
- Ra
- Osiris
- Amun
- Geb
Answer: Osiris
Osiris ruled the Egyptian underworld and presided over the judgement of the dead.
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math
What is 15% of 200?
- 30
- 15
- 45
- 20
Answer: 30
15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30.
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arts
What is the term for a group of musical notes sounded together in harmony?
- Scale
- Chord
- Octave
- Rest
Answer: Chord
A chord is a group of notes sounded simultaneously.
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math
How many sides does an octagon have?
- 6
- 8
- 7
- 10
Answer: 8
An octagon has 8 sides.
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geography
The Nile River flows into which body of water?
- Red Sea
- Persian Gulf
- Mediterranean Sea
- Arabian Sea
Answer: Mediterranean Sea
The Nile empties into the Mediterranean Sea via its delta in Egypt.
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arts
What are the two primary colors that combine to make orange in paint?
- Red and yellow
- Blue and red
- Yellow and green
- Blue and yellow
Answer: Red and yellow
Mixing red and yellow pigment produces orange.
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nature
Which is the largest living species of bird?
- Eagle
- Albatross
- Ostrich
- Emu
Answer: Ostrich
The ostrich is the largest and heaviest living bird.