Saturday, August 29, 2026

These are the 10 questions BrainRank served to the whole world on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — now over, with every answer revealed and explained. Reading time only; the score no longer counts.

1. geography

   Which island country lies off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean?

   • Madagascar
   • Sri Lanka
   • Cyprus
   • Fiji

   Answer: Madagascar

   Madagascar is a large island in the Indian Ocean off southeastern Africa.

2. math

   What is 3 to the power of 4?

   • 12
   • 81
   • 64
   • 27

   Answer: 81

   3⁴ = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81.

3. math

   What is 7 × 8?

   • 54
   • 56
   • 64
   • 48

   Answer: 56

   7 × 8 = 56.

4. history

   The Pyramids of Giza were built primarily as what type of structure?

   • Temples for worship
   • Storehouses for grain
   • Fortresses for defense
   • Tombs for pharaohs

   Answer: Tombs for pharaohs

   The Pyramids of Giza were built as tombs for Egyptian pharaohs.

5. language

   Which part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?

   • Verb
   • Adjective
   • Noun
   • Adverb

   Answer: Noun

   A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea.

6. arts

   How many keys does a standard modern piano have?

   • 76
   • 88
   • 96
   • 61

   Answer: 88

   A standard modern piano has 88 keys.

7. geography

   What is the capital of Kenya?

   • Mombasa
   • Nairobi
   • Kisumu
   • Nakuru

   Answer: Nairobi

   Nairobi is the capital of Kenya.

8. history

   Which ancient wonder was a massive lighthouse located at Alexandria?

   • Colossus of Rhodes
   • Hanging Gardens
   • Temple of Artemis
   • Pharos of Alexandria

   Answer: Pharos of Alexandria

   The Pharos of Alexandria was the great lighthouse of the ancient port city.

9. history

   Which ancient people were known for their seafaring and founded the city of Carthage?

   • Etruscans
   • Phoenicians
   • Assyrians
   • Minoans

   Answer: Phoenicians

   The Phoenicians, a seafaring people, founded the city of Carthage in North Africa.

10. history

    The printing press with movable type was introduced to Europe during which century?

    • 10th century
    • 13th century
    • 15th century
    • 18th century

    Answer: 15th century

    The movable-type printing press was introduced to Europe in the 15th century.