[Answer] The Lotus is the national symbol of which country?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " The Lotus is the national symbol of which country? "

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The lotus flower is not only the national flower of India but is also intrinsically significant in religious tradition across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Known by many other names, the lotus is often referred to as the "Indian Lotus", the "Sacred Lotus", and the "Bean of India".

It is considered a sacred flower, symbolic of divine beauty and purity, and is associated with Hindu gods, Vishnu, Brahma and Kubera, and goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvat. In Buddist tradition it is said that Gautama Buddha was born with the ability to walk and wherever he stepped, lotus flowers would bloom.

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[Answer] 6. What is the life process called in which ingested food is broken down into simple molecules which are then able to be absorbed and used by the body?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. What is the life process called in which ingested food is broken down into simple molecules which are then able to be absorbed and used by the body?"

...1. absorption 2. respiration 3. digestion 4. elimination You take a bite out of your apple. As you continue masticating it, chemicals in your saliva begin the digestion process. The bit of apple is broken down into smaller and smaller pieces until it reaches the state of its most basic chemical make up. As it makes its way through the stomach, more enzymes and liquids are added to the mix so that all vitamins, minerals and life-giving components are set free to be absorbed in the intestinal lining. Undigestible matter such as fiber and other waste material are eliminated at the other end. The sum of all these various processes is known as digestion.

[Answer] 5. On which continent is Portugal?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. On which continent is Portugal?"

...1. Africa 2. Europe 3. Asia 4. America It's located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.

[Answer] 4. Who played Mary in "Mary Poppins" (1964), Maria in "The Sound of Music" (1965) and Clarisse in "The Princess Diaries" movies (2001, 2004)?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. Who played Mary in "Mary Poppins" (1964), Maria in "The Sound of Music" (1965) and Clarisse in "The Princess Diaries" movies (2001, 2004)? "

...1. Julie Andrews 2. Helen Hunt 3. Angelina Jolie 4. Jodie Foster Julie started acting way back in 1949. She was well known for her singing roles in many musical films as well as on Broadway. But in 1997 her voice was damaged by a throat operation.

[Answer] 3. This celebrity was a notable actor whose primary works include "Dirty Dancing" (1987), "Ghost" (1990) and in the "North and South" television series. He died of pancreatic cancer on September 14th, 2009. Who was this actor?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. This celebrity was a notable actor whose primary works include "Dirty Dancing" (1987), "Ghost" (1990) and in the "North and South" television series. He died of pancreatic cancer on September 14th, 2009. Who was this actor?"

...1. Heath Ledger 2. David Hasselhoff 3. Patrick Swayze 4. Charles Baker Patrick Swayze was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008, and died 20 months later. Other films of his include "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights", (2004) "Donnie Darko", (2001) and "Road House" (1989)

[Answer] 2. Which countries fought in the War of 1812?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. Which countries fought in the War of 1812?"

...1. France and Britain 2. United States and the Netherlands 3. Spain and the United States 4. Britain and the United States Well, Canada was British at the time and the feeling in the United States was that many in Canada would welcome a change. Britain had been annoying the United States for some time and they felt disrespected and so it was game on.

[Answer] 1. "Manic Monday" (1986) was a big hit for which of the following all-female American pop-rock groups?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. "Manic Monday" (1986) was a big hit for which of the following all-female American pop-rock groups?"

...1. Boston 2. Chicago 3. The Bangles 4. The Cranberries "Manic Monday" was one of The Bangles' biggest hits. The song was written by the musical artist known as Prince. It was the band's first big hit reaching the top of the charts in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and Austria. Since it was first released by The Bangles, it has been covered by several other artists including Leningrad Cowboys and Relient K.