Academic Team General Knowledge Study Material

Language and Literature

Quiz Bowl preparation in language and literature focuses on linguistic mechanics, classical literature, and ancient mythologies. Key topics in English and linguistics include Greek and Latin roots, word origins, spelling, grammar rules, and parts of speech. Literature study covers prominent classic authors including Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Nathaniel Hawthorne, S.E. Hinton, and Lois Lowry, alongside major mythological systems including Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythology.

Science and Mathematics

Scientific and mathematical study covers fundamental principles across primary natural sciences and quantitative reasoning. Science topics focus on Biology, Physical Science, Human Anatomy, and elements on the periodic table. Mathematics topics include solving equations, Geometry, Exponents, Fractions, and Probability.

History and Geography

History and geography review encompasses critical events, historical civilizations, political leadership, and global physical geography. History topics include major battles and dates fought in US history and World history, US Presidents, World Leaders, Greek and Roman Civilizations, Mesopotamia, and Great Britain. Geography covers World Capitals, US States and Capitals, Continents, and major bodies of water including rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans.

Music and Art

Fine arts review covers core musical theory, famous compositions, visual art techniques, and artist backgrounds. Music study includes reading music and notes, famous composers and their time periods, well-known classical music, and musical instruments and their families. Art topics encompass famous artists and their origins, names of paintings, styles and techniques used, and color and shades.

Current Events and Sports

Current events and athletics focus on contemporary domestic and international news along with athletic competition. Current events include United States military actions, major laws passed, presidential elections, global news regarding ongoing wars, headline news, world leaders, and the COVID19 pandemic. Sports review covers college teams, professional teams, player and team stats, rules of the games, and the Summer and Winter Olympics.