United States Academic Decathlon ® Super Quiz™ Relay Practice Test 6 45 Questions Art, Music, Economics, Literature, Social Science, and Science
Round 1
The lightness or darkness of a color is known as its a. hue b. intensity c. tint d. value e. shade * Art*
The lightness or darkness of a color is known as its a. hue b. intensity c. tint d. value e. shade * Art*
What instrument heard on Raga Manj Khammaj takes its name from an Arabic word meaning music? a.sitar b.dhol c.sarod d.tabla e.dholak * Music*
What instrument heard on Raga Manj Khammaj takes its name from an Arabic word meaning music? a.sitar b.dhol c.sarod d.tabla e.dholak * Music*
Which of the following BEST characterizes the volumes of trade that the East India Company (“EIC”) and Dutch East India Company engaged in after both were allowed to set up shops in Hugli in 1632? a.The Dutch spice trade at first far outstripped EIC’s trade. b.Both the Dutch and EIC engaged in similar volumes of trade. c.The EIC textile trade at first far outstripped the Dutch trade. d.The Dutch spice trade at first slightly outstripped EIC’s trade. e.The EIC textile trade at first slightly outstripped the Dutch trade. * Social Science*
Which of the following BEST characterizes the volumes of trade that the East India Company (“EIC”) and Dutch East India Company engaged in after both were allowed to set up shops in Hugli in 1632? a.The Dutch spice trade at first far outstripped EIC’s trade. b.Both the Dutch and EIC engaged in similar volumes of trade. c.The EIC textile trade at first far outstripped the Dutch trade. d.The Dutch spice trade at first slightly outstripped EIC’s trade. e.The EIC textile trade at first slightly outstripped the Dutch trade. * Social Science*
Which of the following terms BEST describes when a species has been hunted beyond the point at which it can easily rebound? a.extinction b.endemic c.overkill d.extant e.bottleneck * Science*
Which of the following terms BEST describes when a species has been hunted beyond the point at which it can easily rebound? a.extinction b.endemic c.overkill d.extant e.bottleneck * Science*
The phrase from “Quit India” “…anger them to the point of cutting off the friendly hand that is stretched out to help them,” uses the figurative device of a.metaphor b.simile c.synecdoche d.metonymy e.allegory *Literature*
The phrase from “Quit India” “…anger them to the point of cutting off the friendly hand that is stretched out to help them,” uses the figurative device of a.metaphor b.simile c.synecdoche d.metonymy e.allegory *Literature*
Round 2
Puffs, Inc. is a maker of cigarettes (a good whose demand curve in inelastic). Demand has been lower than expected recently and Puffs, Inc. CEOs are deciding whether or not to raise prices. If Puffs raises prices, what is likely to happen to total revenue? a.increase b.stay the same c.decrease d.halve e.become zero * Economics*
Puffs, Inc. is a maker of cigarettes (a good whose demand curve in inelastic). Demand has been lower than expected recently and Puffs, Inc. CEOs are deciding whether or not to raise prices. If Puffs raises prices, what is likely to happen to total revenue? a.increase b.stay the same c.decrease d.halve e.become zero * Economics*
Which of the following BEST characterizes the turnout of Indian voters since the independence of India? a.It has remained consistently low. b.It has remained consistently moderate. c.It has remained consistently high. d.It has never been high. e.It has always fluctuated. *Social Science*
Which of the following BEST characterizes the turnout of Indian voters since the independence of India? a.It has remained consistently low. b.It has remained consistently moderate. c.It has remained consistently high. d.It has never been high. e.It has always fluctuated. *Social Science*
The earliest formal society to develop in South Asia was a.Mesopotamia b.Ancient Egypt c.the Indus Valley d.Sumer e.Assyria *Art*
The earliest formal society to develop in South Asia was a.Mesopotamia b.Ancient Egypt c.the Indus Valley d.Sumer e.Assyria *Art*
India’s central government is located in what city? a.New Delhi b.Kolkata c.Delhi d.Mumbai e.Bangalore *Music*
India’s central government is located in what city? a.New Delhi b.Kolkata c.Delhi d.Mumbai e.Bangalore *Music*
Native disease and pathogens are an example of which type of disturbance? a.endogenous b.exogenous c.gap phase d.typhoon e.deciduous *Science*
Native disease and pathogens are an example of which type of disturbance? a.endogenous b.exogenous c.gap phase d.typhoon e.deciduous *Science*
Round 3
This individual was the first prime minister of India. a.Jawaharlal Nehru b.Gulzarilal Nanda c.Lal Bahadur Shastri d.Gulzarilal Nanda e.Indira Gandhi *Economics*
This individual was the first prime minister of India. a.Jawaharlal Nehru b.Gulzarilal Nanda c.Lal Bahadur Shastri d.Gulzarilal Nanda e.Indira Gandhi *Economics*
Which of the following is NOT a pitch name in Indian classical music? a.Mi b.Ga c.Dha d.Ni e.Ma *Music*
Which of the following is NOT a pitch name in Indian classical music? a.Mi b.Ga c.Dha d.Ni e.Ma *Music*
Kanvinde studied architecture at a.Harvard University b.Princeton University c.Stanford University d. Yale University e.Columbia University *Art*
Kanvinde studied architecture at a.Harvard University b.Princeton University c.Stanford University d. Yale University e.Columbia University *Art*
In the novel, the only child who uses Rukmani’s teachings of literacy to his advantage for employment is a.Selvam b.Ira c.Raja d.Thambi e.Arjun *Literature*
In the novel, the only child who uses Rukmani’s teachings of literacy to his advantage for employment is a.Selvam b.Ira c.Raja d.Thambi e.Arjun *Literature*
The long-term average weather pattern of a geographic area is BEST defined as a.weather b.maritime climate c.stability d.climate e.rain shadow effect *Science*
The long-term average weather pattern of a geographic area is BEST defined as a.weather b.maritime climate c.stability d.climate e.rain shadow effect *Science*
Round 4
Which of the following was NOT associated with the Salt March in anyway? a.Bal Thackeray b.Dandi c.Abdul Ghaffer Khan d.Ahmedad e.Sarojini Naidu *Social Science*
Which of the following was NOT associated with the Salt March in anyway? a.Bal Thackeray b.Dandi c.Abdul Ghaffer Khan d.Ahmedad e.Sarojini Naidu *Social Science*
Which of the following terms refers to the melodic structures of Indian classical music? a.svara b.raga c.shruti d.gamaka e.tala *Music*
Which of the following terms refers to the melodic structures of Indian classical music? a.svara b.raga c.shruti d.gamaka e.tala *Music*
Making Indian markets more transparent so that prices accurately reflect open trading will _______ consumer well-being and _______ producer well-being. a.increase, increase b.increase, decrease c.decrease, increase d.decrease, decrease e.not affect, not affect *Economics*
Making Indian markets more transparent so that prices accurately reflect open trading will _______ consumer well-being and _______ producer well-being. a.increase, increase b.increase, decrease c.decrease, increase d.decrease, decrease e.not affect, not affect *Economics*
The stupa is intended to function as a three-dimensional a.ushnisha b.mandala c.dhyana d.urna e.lakshana *Art*
The stupa is intended to function as a three-dimensional a.ushnisha b.mandala c.dhyana d.urna e.lakshana *Art*
Which of the following does NOT contribute to average labor productivity? a.physical capital b.human capital c.natural resources d.technological knowledge e.tastes and preferences *Economics*
Which of the following does NOT contribute to average labor productivity? a.physical capital b.human capital c.natural resources d.technological knowledge e.tastes and preferences *Economics*
Round 5
A pandit is a a.instrumentalist b.singer c.religious figure d.scholar e.patron *Music*
A pandit is a a.instrumentalist b.singer c.religious figure d.scholar e.patron *Music*
What is the percentage of Indians who are Hindus? a.85 b.82 c.81.5 d.80.5 e.79 *Social Science*
What is the percentage of Indians who are Hindus? a.85 b.82 c.81.5 d.80.5 e.79 *Social Science*
The Chamber of Princes was formed in a.1521 b.1621 c.1721 d.1821 e.1921 *Art*
The Chamber of Princes was formed in a.1521 b.1621 c.1721 d.1821 e.1921 *Art*
In the novel, Rukmani is able to visit Kenny to ask about Ira’s infertility because Nathan a.was out of town b.was sleeping c.was working in the fields d.agreed they needed help for Ira e.did not want Ira to disgrace the family *Literature*
In the novel, Rukmani is able to visit Kenny to ask about Ira’s infertility because Nathan a.was out of town b.was sleeping c.was working in the fields d.agreed they needed help for Ira e.did not want Ira to disgrace the family *Literature*
The tendency of government deficits to reduce private investment is called a.edging out b.marginalizing c.pushing out d.peripheral reduction e.crowding out *Economics*
The tendency of government deficits to reduce private investment is called a.edging out b.marginalizing c.pushing out d.peripheral reduction e.crowding out *Economics*
Round 6
The key to nutrient recycling throughout an ecosystem is a.photosynthesis b.mineralization c.decomposition d.primary production e.rain *Science*
The key to nutrient recycling throughout an ecosystem is a.photosynthesis b.mineralization c.decomposition d.primary production e.rain *Science*
The ambiguity in Nectar in a Sieve that allows the author to speak to a wider historical experience in India, includes all of the following EXCEPT the ambiguity of a.time and place b.the type of medical treatments c.the entity controlling the tannery d.the way Rukmani lives after Nathan’s death e.religious beliefs by the characters *Literature*
The ambiguity in Nectar in a Sieve that allows the author to speak to a wider historical experience in India, includes all of the following EXCEPT a.time and place b.the type of medical treatments c.the entity controlling the tannery d.how Rukmani lives after Nathan’s death e.religious beliefs by the characters *Literature*
Which of the following religions originated in India? a.Islam b.Jainism c.Zoroastrianism d.Bahai Faith e.Shinto *Social Science*
Which of the following religions originated in India? a.Islam b.Jainism c.Zoroastrianism d.Bahai Faith e.Shinto *Social Science*
All of the following were initially imported by Britain from India EXCEPT a.spices b.dyes c.gun powder d.raw silk e.undyed cloth *Art*
All of the following were initially imported by Britain from India EXCEPT a.spices b.dyes c.gun powder d.raw silk e.undyed cloth *Art*
The first species to colonize an area after a disturbance event can be BEST described as a.eager species b.pioneer species c.adaptive species d.disturbance species e.climax community *Science*
The first species to colonize an area after a disturbance event can be BEST described as a.eager species b.pioneer species c.adaptive species d.disturbance species e.climax community *Science*
Round 7
At the time of the essay “The Riddle of Midnight: India, August 1987” Rushdie states that 40 years after Independence, India is increasingly dominated by a.Muslims b.Hindus c.Sikhs d.nationalists e.English speakers *Literature*
At the time of the essay “The Riddle of Midnight: India, August 1987” Rushdie states that 40 years after Independence, India is increasingly dominated by a.Muslims b.Hindus c.Sikhs d.nationalists e.English speakers *Literature*
The process in which an object made of one type of metal has a different kind of metal hammered into recessed areas is known as a.embossing b.inpainting c.engraving d.enameling e.inlaying *Art*
The process in which an object made of one type of metal has a different kind of metal hammered into recessed areas is known as a.embossing b.inpainting c.engraving d.enameling e.inlaying *Art*
Which of the Indian states and territories currently has the highest literacy rate? a.Kerala b.Puducherry c.Jammu and Kashmir d.Uttar Pradesh e.Punjab *Social Science *
Which of the Indian states and territories currently has the highest literacy rate? a.Kerala b.Puducherry c.Jammu and Kashmir d.Uttar Pradesh e.Punjab *Social Science *
Which of the following occurs when deep cold nutrient rich waters are driven to the surface? a.chemosynthesis b.photosynthesis c.mangrove d.upwelling e.net primary productivity *Science*
Which of the following occurs when deep cold nutrient rich waters are driven to the surface? a.chemosynthesis b.photosynthesis c.mangrove d.upwelling e.net primary productivity *Science*
In the novel, Rukmani and later her daughter Ira both knew that they would rarely visit their mothers after marriage because a.it was not appropriate according to custom b.their husbands would not permit it c.their duty was to watch the children d.their villages were too far to travel easily e.there was too much work to be done at home *Literature*
In the novel, Rukmani and later her daughter Ira both knew that they would rarely visit their mothers after marriage because a.it was not appropriate according to custom b.their husbands would not permit it c.their duty was to watch the children d.their villages were too far to travel easily e.there was too much work to be done at home *Literature*
Round 8
A qawwali performance will sometimes include participation in a “raq,” which is a(n) a.song b.chant c.dance d.pilgrimage e.interlude *Music*
A qawwali performance will sometimes include participation in a “raq,” which is a(n) a.song b.chant c.dance d.pilgrimage e.interlude *Music*
A holy man in the forest reflects a. the influence of western art on Indian art b. a desire to reclaim pre-colonial folk traditions c. the decline in art education in post-colonial India d. a desire to make two-dimensional objects look real e. a focus on minimalism and simplicity *Art*
A holy man in the forest reflects a. the influence of western art on Indian art b. a desire to reclaim pre-colonial folk traditions c. the decline in art education in post-colonial India d. a desire to make two-dimensional objects look real e. a focus on minimalism and simplicity *Art*
In the early lines of “Background, Casually” the part of his identity that the poet struggles with the MOST is a.religion b.physical characteristics c.political affiliation d.family influence e.intelligence *Literature*
In the early lines of “Background, Casually” the part of his identity that the poet struggles with the MOST is a.religion b.physical characteristics c.political affiliation d.family influence e.intelligence *Literature*
Scientists makes educated guesses, also known as a(n) a.hypotenuse b.scientific method c.theory d.hypothesis e.law *Science*
Scientists makes educated guesses, also known as a(n) a.hypotenuse b.scientific method c.theory d.hypothesis e.law *Science*
In what year did the East India Company defeat Mir Kasim’s army at the Battle of Buxar? a.1765 b.1764 c.1767 d.1768 e.1766 *Social Science*
In what year did the East India Company defeat Mir Kasim’s army at the Battle of Buxar? a.1765 b.1764 c.1767 d.1768 e.1766 *Social Science*
Round 9
In order to make predictions about what will happen under particular circumstances, economists rely upon a.cost-benefit economics b.normative economics c.positive economics d.Pareto economics e.efficient economics *Economics*
In order to make predictions about what will happen under particular circumstances, economists rely upon a.cost-benefit economics b.normative economics c.positive economics d.Pareto economics e.efficient economics *Economics*
The Sindhi sarangi is an instrument associated with what type of professional musician? a.Langas b.Manganiars c.Qawwali d.Jogi e.Gurus *Music*
The Sindhi sarangi is an instrument associated with what type of professional musician? a.Langas b.Manganiars c.Qawwali d.Jogi e.Gurus *Music*
Earth’s atmosphere contains 80% a.carbon gas b.oxygen gas c.hydrogen gas d.nitrogen gas e.helium gas *Science*
Earth’s atmosphere contains 80% a.carbon gas b.oxygen gas c.hydrogen gas d.nitrogen gas e.helium gas *Science*
Village people whose livelihood suffered from the arrival of the tannery include a.Kannan the chakkli b.Perumal the shopkeeper c.Sivaji the Zamindar agent d.Biswas the moneylender e.a and b only *Literature*
Village people whose livelihood suffered from the arrival of the tannery include a.Kannan the chakkli b.Perumal the shopkeeper c.Sivaji the Zamindar agent d.Biswas the moneylender e.a and b only *Literature*
What quintessential female vocalist is heard in the song “Kabhi kabhi mere dil kyhal ata” from the 1976 film Kabhi Kabhi? a.Mukesh b.Udit Narayan c.Shankar Mahadevan d.Asha Bhosle e.Lata Mangeshkar *Music*
What quintessential female vocalist is heard in the song “Kabhi kabhi mere dil kyhal ata” from the 1976 film Kabhi Kabhi? a.Mukesh b.Udit Narayan c.Shankar Mahadevan d.Asha Bhosle e.Lata Mangeshkar *Music*