HBS General Knowledge and Critical Thinking Flashcards
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If all sweets in a bag are either red or blue, and you pick one at random, which statement is always true?
Answer: You will pick either red or blue
Since all sweets are red or blue, any sweet picked must be one of those two colors.
How many sides does a hexagon have?
Answer: 6
A hexagon has 6 sides; 'hex' is derived from the Greek word for six.
Which of the following is NOT a primary colour in traditional art?
Answer: Green
The primary colours in traditional art are red, blue, and yellow; green is a secondary colour.
A book has 320 pages. Maya reads 40 pages each day. How many days will it take her to finish?
Answer: 8 days
320 ÷ 40 = 8 days.
What does 'democracy' literally mean?
Answer: rule by the people
'Democracy' comes from the Greek 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (rule), meaning rule by the people.
Which continent is the largest by area?
Answer: Asia
Asia is the largest continent, covering approximately 44.6 million square kilometres.
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