Stories Behind Familiar Symbols

General Knowledge · 10 questions

The meanings and contexts of specific symbols in pictograms and notations.

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1. The ☮ peace symbol was originally designed for which campaign?

   1. Environmental protection campaign
   2. Nuclear energy campaign
   3. Civil rights campaign
   4. Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
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   D) Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

2. In an email address, which two parts does the @ sign separate?

   1. Local part and domain
   2. Subject and message body
   3. Username and password
   4. Filename and extension
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   A) Local part and domain

3. In musical notation, how does a sharp sign change the pitch of the following note?

   1. Lowers it by one semitone
   2. Raises it by one whole tone
   3. Lowers it by one whole tone
   4. Raises it by one semitone
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   D) Raises it by one semitone

4. In treble clef, which note does the second line represent?

   1. E
   2. G
   3. B
   4. D
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   B) G

5. On a GHS label, what hazard class does the skull-and-crossbones pictogram indicate?

   1. Environmental hazard
   2. Corrosivity
   3. Acute toxicity
   4. Flammability
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   C) Acute toxicity

6. What does the crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol indicate?

   1. Separate collection of electronic waste
   2. Packaging recyclability
   3. Product energy rating
   4. Household waste collection day
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   A) Separate collection of electronic waste

7. As a medical emblem, what is the Rod of Asclepius associated with?

   1. War and victory
   2. Trade and wealth
   3. Medicine and healing
   4. Navigation and exploration
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   C) Medicine and healing

8. What is an evil-eye amulet traditionally intended to provide?

   1. Prosperity
   2. Protection
   3. Navigation
   4. Health measurement
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   B) Protection

9. On road signs, what does an upright red-bordered triangle usually indicate?

   1. A mandatory stop
   2. A parking prohibition
   3. A warning of a hazard ahead
   4. A yield requirement
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   C) A warning of a hazard ahead

10. On a map, what are lines joining points at the same elevation above sea level called?

    1. Isobars
    2. Meridians
    3. Isotherms
    4. Contour lines
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    D) Contour lines