random revision Flashcards
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What is the main theme of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
The inevitable decline of all leaders and empires.
Who wrote the poem ‘Ozymandias’?
Percy Bysshe Shelley.
What does the inscription on Ozymandias’s pedestal say?
‘Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’
In the poem ‘Ozymandias’, what does the shattered visage symbolize?
The impermanence of power and human achievement.
True or False: Ozymandias was a real historical figure.
True.
Fill in the blank: Ozymandias is a representation of __________.
Ramses II.
What literary device is prominently used in ‘Ozymandias’?
Irony.
What was a significant cause of World War II?
The rise of totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Which event is commonly considered the start of World War II?
The invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939.
True or False: The United States entered World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
True.
What does KS3 stand for in the context of education?
Key Stage 3.
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells do not have a __________.
nucleus.
What type of cells contain membrane-bound organelles?
Eukaryotic cells.
What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?
Protein synthesis.
What are protons?
Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
True or False: Alkaline metals are highly reactive.
True.
Name one example of an alkaline metal.
Sodium (Na).
What is the general trend in reactivity for alkaline metals down the group?
Reactivity increases.
Fill in the blank: Energy resources can be classified into __________ and renewable.
non-renewable.
What is a primary non-renewable energy resource?
Fossil fuels.
Name a renewable energy resource.
Solar energy.
True or False: Wind energy is a type of renewable energy.
True.
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis.
