9/25/25 The World from A to Z ( Wednesday 9/24/25)

What was changed when building the Britannicafter its sister ship, the Titanic sank?

• It was built by a different company.

• To make it safer.

• It was designed to be a hospital ship from the start.

• It had more powerful engines.

What was the Britannic used for during World War I?

• A luxury cruise liner

• A cargo transport ship

• A hospital ship

• A warship

Where did the Britannic sink in 1916?

• Near the coast of England

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• Near Greece

• In the Mediterranean Sea

What was the Secret Service concerned these electronic devices could do?

• Steal money from bank accounts.

• Disrupt emergency communications.

• Track the location of world leaders.

• Send fake messages to the public.

What does SIM stand for in the context of cell phones?

• Secure Information Module

• Subscriber Identity Module

• System Integration Management

• Signal Interference Mechanism

What percentage of the global population had a food allergy in 1960?

• About 1%

• About 3%

• About 7%

• About 11%

What is the "Purple Zone" dining service at the University of Maryland designed for?

• Students who prefer purple-colored foods.

• Free from the top 9 food allergens.

• Students who want to eat organic meals.

• Students who are vegetarian or vegan.

What part of the U.S. government decides how many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• The President

• The Supreme Court itself

• Congress

• The States

What important aviation achievement did Jimmy Doolittle accomplish on September 24, 1929?

• He flew the first airplane

• He flew using only instruments

• He flew around the world

• He broke the sound barrier

What special day is celebrated on September 24th to remind people about the importance of writing marks?

• National Reading Day

• National Grammar Day

• National Punctuation Day

• National Spelling Bee Day