Who was the first emperor of unified China, in 221 BC?
Answer : Qin Shi Huang
Qin Shi Huang unified the Warring States in 221 BC; his mausoleum is guarded by the terracotta army, found near Xi'an in 1974.
Daily quiz of October 26, 2026: answers
Here are the questions of the daily quiz of October 26, 2026, with the correct answer and its explanation. Today's challenge is different: put yourself to the test!
See today's quizWhich franchise features a young wizard studying at Hogwarts school?
Answer : Harry Potter
'Harry Potter' features a young wizard studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
What is the exact expression of the golden ratio?
Answer : (1 + √5) / 2
φ = (1 + √5) / 2 ≈ 1.618.
Which country experienced a coup led by Augusto Pinochet in 1973?
Answer : Chile
Pinochet overthrew President Salvador Allende on 11 September 1973.
Which writer popularised the name Côte d'Azur in a book published in 1887?
Answer : Stéphen Liégeard
A poet and former deputy from the Côte-d'Or, he owned a villa in Cannes. His book launched the name that tourism later adopted for the whole coast.
Which European country is shaped like a boot?
Answer : Italy
Italy is famous for its geographic shape resembling a boot.
Which marine mammal has an echolocation system so powerful it can potentially stun its prey with sound waves?
Answer : The sperm whale
The sperm whale has an extremely powerful echolocation system, potentially capable of stunning its prey.
Which Argentine player is considered one of the best in history, crowned world champion in 2022?
Answer : Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, crowning an exceptional career.
In which country does the Tour de France take place?
Answer : France
As its name suggests, the Tour is held mainly in France, though some stages or even the start take place abroad; the Giro is Italian and the Vuelta Spanish.
What is the single supercontinent of the dinosaur era called?
Answer : Pangaea
Pangaea joined nearly all the land masses.