Sunday, September 6, 2026
These are the 10 questions BrainRank served to the whole world on Sunday, September 6, 2026 — now over, with every answer revealed and explained. Reading time only; the score no longer counts.
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arts
How many lines are in a traditional sonnet?
- 12
- 14
- 16
- 10
Answer: 14
A traditional sonnet has 14 lines.
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mythology
The Roman god of war lent his name to which planet?
- Mars
- Venus
- Mercury
- Saturn
Answer: Mars
Mars, the Roman god of war, is the namesake of the planet Mars.
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nature
Which of these animals is a marsupial that carries its young in a pouch?
- Elephant
- Wolf
- Rabbit
- Kangaroo
Answer: Kangaroo
Kangaroos are marsupials that raise young in a pouch.
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history
Which ancient civilization built the Colosseum?
- Greeks
- Romans
- Persians
- Egyptians
Answer: Romans
The Colosseum in Rome was built by the ancient Romans in the 1st century AD.
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arts
Which instrument in the orchestra is typically the largest and lowest-pitched of the bowed string family?
- Cello
- Viola
- Double bass
- Violin
Answer: Double bass
The double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the orchestra.
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everyday-science
Which part of the eye contains the light-sensitive cells that detect an image?
- The cornea
- The iris
- The retina
- The lens
Answer: The retina
The retina lines the back of the eye and holds the light-detecting rod and cone cells.
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geography
What is the capital of Portugal?
- Porto
- Braga
- Lisbon
- Faro
Answer: Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
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math
What number comes next: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ...?
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
Answer: 17
Differences grow by 1 (+1,+2,+3,+4,+5): 12 + 5 = 17.
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arts
How many strings does a standard classical or acoustic guitar have?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 12
Answer: 6
A standard guitar has six strings.
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history
The ancient Olympic Games were first held in which country?
- Greece
- Italy
- Egypt
- Turkey
Answer: Greece
The ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia, Greece.