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Section |
Quota
|
1 Entertainers |
500
|
1.1 Actors and actresses |
350
|
1.1.1 Before 20th century |
|
1.1.2 Silent film |
|
1.1.3 Modern cinema |
|
1.1.4 Musical theater |
|
1.1.5 Television |
|
1.2 Performing artists |
150
|
1.2.1 Comedians |
|
1.2.2 Dancers |
|
1.2.3 Hosts and other performers |
|
2 Visual artists |
800
|
2.1 Western painters and illustrators |
'
|
2.2 Sculptors |
'
|
2.3 Architects |
'
|
2.4 Designers |
'
|
2.4 Other visual artists |
'
|
2.4 Non-Western traditions |
'
|
3 Writers |
1,200
|
3.1 Ancient history |
'
|
3.2 Post-classical history |
'
|
3.3 Early modern history |
'
|
3.4 Modern history |
'
|
4 Journalists |
150
|
4.1 United States |
'
|
4.2 Other countries |
'
|
5 Musicians and composers |
750
|
5.1 Western art music |
'
|
5.2 Non-Western art music |
'
|
5.3 Folk and popular music |
'
|
6 Directors, producers, and screenwriters |
300
|
6.1 American cinema |
'
|
6.2 Asian cinema |
'
|
6.3 European cinema |
'
|
6.4 Television |
'
|
7 Businesspeople |
200
|
7.1 Ancient and post-classical |
'
|
7.2 Industrial Revolution |
'
|
7.3 Modern history |
'
|
7.4 Contemporary history |
'
|
8 Explorers |
150
|
8.1 Ancient history |
'
|
8.2 Age of Discovery |
'
|
8.3 Early modern period |
'
|
8.4 Modern history |
'
|
9 Philosophers, historians, political and social scientists |
1,575
|
9.1 Philosophers |
710
|
9.1.1 Ancient |
|
9.1.2 Post-classical |
|
9.1.3 Early modern |
|
9.1.4 Modern |
|
9.2 Historians |
185
|
9.2.1 Ancient |
|
9.2.2 Post-classical |
|
9.2.3 Early modern |
|
9.2.4 Modern |
|
9.3 Economists |
120
|
9.3.1 Early modern |
|
9.3.2 Modern |
|
9.4 Linguists |
70
|
9.4.1 Ancient |
|
9.4.2 Modern |
|
9.5 Sociologists |
70
|
9.6 Political writers |
140
|
9.6.1 Ancient |
|
9.6.2 Post-classical |
|
9.6.3 Early modern |
|
9.6.4 Modern |
|
9.7 Psychologists |
140
|
9.8 Anthropologists and cultural scientists |
70
|
9.9 Art historians and critics |
70
|
10 Religious figures |
650
|
10.1 Abrahamic religions |
'
|
10.2 Buddhism |
'
|
10.3 Hinduism |
'
|
10.4 Others |
'
|
10.5 Mystics |
'
|
11 Politicians and leaders |
1,500
|
11.1 Ancient history |
'
|
11.2 Post-classical history |
'
|
11.3 Early modern history |
'
|
11.4 Modern history |
'
|
11.5 Military leaders and theorists |
'
|
12 Rebels, revolutionaries, and activists |
150
|
12.1 Rebels and criminals |
'
|
12.2 Revolutionaries |
'
|
12.3 Activists |
'
|
13 Scientists, inventors, and mathematicians |
1,500
|
13.1 Pre-modern |
'
|
13.1.1 Ancient |
'
|
13.1.2 Post-classical |
'
|
13.2 Physics and astronomy |
'
|
13.2.1 Early modern physicists |
'
|
13.2.2 Modern physicists |
'
|
13.2.3 Astronomers |
'
|
13.3 Chemistry |
'
|
13.4 Natural sciences |
'
|
13.4.1 Biology |
'
|
13.4.2 Medicine |
'
|
13.5 Inventors |
'
|
13.5.1 Electronics |
'
|
13.5.2 Engineering |
'
|
13.5.3 Media and communication |
'
|
13.5.4 Navigation and timekeeping |
'
|
13.5.5 Optical technology |
'
|
13.5.6 Transportation |
'
|
13.5.7 Weapons |
'
|
13.6 Mathematicians |
'
|
13.6.1 Early modern |
'
|
13.6.2 Modern |
'
|
13.7 Computer scientists |
'
|
14 Sports figures |
400
|
14.1 Individual sports |
'
|
14.2 Team sports |
'
|
15 Child articles of biographies |
25
|
15.1 Individual lives, deaths, and chronologies |
'
|
15.2 Lists of creative works by author |
'
|
15.3 Religious views by individual |
'
|
15.4 Legacies and posthumous fame of people |
'
|
15.5 Cultural depictions of people |
'
|
15.6 Lists of things named after people |
'
|
16 Mythical and legendary people |
75
|
16.1 Abrahamic and Judaic mythology |
'
|
16.2 Chinese mythology |
'
|
16.3 Greek and Roman mythology |
'
|
17 Fictional characters |
75
|
17.1 Characters from folklore |
'
|
17.2 Characters from literature and drama |
'
|
17.3 Characters from film, television, and games |
'
|
17.4 Characters from comics |
'
|
TOTAL |
10,000
|
Section |
Quota
|
1 Basics of history |
300
|
1.1 General |
'
|
1.2 Auxiliary sciences of history |
'
|
1.3 History of science and technology |
'
|
1.4 Histories of other topics |
'
|
2 History by geographic location |
350
|
2.1 History by continent |
'
|
2.2 History by region or country subdivision |
'
|
2.3 History by country or territory |
'
|
2.4 History by city |
'
|
3 Prehistory and ancient history |
950
|
3.1 Prehistory |
'
|
3.2 Ancient history |
'
|
4 Post-classical history |
800
|
4.1 General |
'
|
4.2 Europe |
'
|
4.3 Africa |
'
|
4.4 Asia |
'
|
4.5 Americas |
'
|
5 Early modern history |
550
|
5.1 General |
'
|
5.2 Colonial empires |
'
|
5.3 Europe |
'
|
5.4 Americas |
'
|
5.5 Africa |
'
|
5.6 Asia |
'
|
6 Modern history |
1,050
|
6.1 General |
'
|
6.2 Europe |
'
|
6.3 Americas |
'
|
6.4 Asia |
'
|
6.5 Africa |
'
|
7 Historical cities |
''
|
TOTAL |
4,000
|
Section |
Quota
|
1 Basics of geography |
250
|
1.1 Cartography |
'
|
1.2 Earth |
'
|
1.3 Continents |
'
|
2 Physical geography |
2,000
|
2.1 Bodies of water |
'
|
2.2 Seabed |
'
|
2.3 Waterfalls |
'
|
2.4 Aquifers |
'
|
2.5 Islands |
'
|
2.6 Peninsulas |
'
|
2.7 Land relief |
'
|
2.8 Deserts |
'
|
2.9 Forests |
'
|
3 Parks and preserves |
200
|
3.1 Africa |
'
|
3.2 Asia |
'
|
3.3 Europe |
'
|
3.4 North America |
'
|
3.5 Oceania |
'
|
3.6 South America |
'
|
4 Countries and territories |
1,000
|
4.1 North America |
'
|
4.2 South America |
'
|
4.3 Africa |
'
|
4.4 Asia |
'
|
4.5 Europe |
'
|
4.6 Oceania |
'
|
4.7 Uncategorized or largely unrecognized states, and disputed regions |
'
|
4.8 State-like entities |
'
|
5 Regions and country subdivisions |
50
|
5.1 Africa |
'
|
5.2 Americas |
'
|
5.3 Europe and Russia |
'
|
5.4 Asia |
'
|
5.5 Oceania |
'
|
6 Cities |
1,500
|
6.1 Africa |
'
|
6.2 Americas |
'
|
6.3 Asia |
'
|
6.4 Europe |
'
|
6.5 Oceania |
'
|
TOTAL |
5,000
|
Section |
Quota
|
1 Basics of the arts |
5
|
2 Architecture |
600
|
2.1 Basics |
'
|
2.2 Styles |
'
|
2.3 Specific structures and ensembles |
'
|
3 Literature |
650
|
3.1 Basic concepts |
'
|
3.2 Literature by language and area |
'
|
3.3 Specific works of literature |
'
|
3.4 Fictional creations |
'
|
4 Music |
800
|
4.1 Basics |
'
|
4.2 Genres and forms |
'
|
4.3 Instruments |
'
|
4.4 Specific musical works |
'
|
5 Performing arts |
350
|
5.1 Concepts |
'
|
5.2 Forms |
'
|
6 Visual arts |
600
|
6.1 History of art |
'
|
6.2 Concepts and forms |
'
|
6.3 Specific works |
'
|
6.4 Modern visual arts: design, film, etc. |
'
|
TOTAL |
3,000
|
Philosophy and religion
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Section |
Quota
|
1 Philosophy |
550
|
1.1 Basics of philosophy |
'
|
1.2 History of philosophy |
'
|
1.3 Philosophical branches, approaches, and concepts |
'
|
1.4 Philosophical schools and traditions |
'
|
2 Religion and spirituality |
500
|
2.1 Basics |
'
|
2.2 Deity |
'
|
2.3 Practices |
'
|
2.4 Beliefs |
'
|
2.5 Death and afterlife |
'
|
2.6 Institutions |
'
|
2.7 Theistic philosophies |
'
|
2.8 Non-theistic philosophies |
'
|
3 Specific religions |
550
|
3.1 Abrahamic religions |
'
|
3.2 Eastern religions |
'
|
3.3 Other religions |
'
|
3.4 New religious movements |
'
|
4 Esoterics, magic, and mythology |
150
|
4.1 Esoterics |
'
|
4.2 Magic |
'
|
4.3 Mysticism |
'
|
4.4 Mythology |
'
|
TOTAL |
1,750
|
Anthropology, psychology, and everyday life
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Section |
Quota
|
1 Anthropology |
200
|
1.1 Ethnology |
'
|
2 Family and kinship |
250
|
2.1 Family members |
'
|
2.2 Familial relations and their establishment |
'
|
3 Cooking, food and drink |
750
|
3.1 Basics |
'
|
3.2 Dairy and analogues |
'
|
3.3 Grains |
'
|
3.4 Sweets |
'
|
3.5 Nuts |
'
|
3.6 Meat and other animal products |
'
|
3.7 Herbs and condiments |
'
|
3.8 Food and dish types |
'
|
3.9 Drinks |
'
|
4 Household items |
250
|
4.1 Clothing and fashion |
'
|
4.2 Furniture and decoration |
'
|
4.3 Textile |
'
|
4.4 Kitchen utensils |
'
|
5 Sexuality |
100
|
6 Stages of life |
50
|
7 Psychology |
450
|
7.1 Psychology schools |
'
|
7.2 Concepts |
'
|
7.3 Emotions and traits |
'
|
7.4 Interpersonal relations |
'
|
8 Language |
800
|
8.1 Basics |
'
|
8.2 Language families |
'
|
8.3 Alphabets and writing systems |
'
|
8.4 Specific languages |
'
|
9 Recreation |
900
|
9.1 Games |
'
|
9.2 Sports |
'
|
10 Timekeeping |
150
|
10.1 Calendar and timekeeping |
'
|
10.2 Days of the week |
'
|
10.3 Months of the year |
'
|
11 Color |
100
|
11.1 Specific colors |
'
|
TOTAL |
4,000
|
Society and social sciences
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Section |
Quota
|
1 Basics of society and social sciences |
100
|
2 Business and economics |
450
|
2.1 Basic business and economics |
'
|
2.2 Money |
'
|
2.3 Employment |
'
|
2.4 Companies |
'
|
3 Cultural venues |
100
|
3.1 Museums |
'
|
4 Education |
550
|
4.1 Libraries |
'
|
4.2 Educational institutions |
'
|
5 Law |
350
|
5.1 Basics |
'
|
5.2 Subjects |
'
|
5.3 Institutions and professions |
'
|
5.4 Crime |
'
|
5.5 Specific documents |
'
|
6 Mass media |
450
|
6.1 Magazines |
'
|
6.2 Newspapers |
'
|
6.3 Radio |
'
|
6.4 Television |
'
|
6.5 Websites |
'
|
7 Organizations |
800
|
7.1 Government organizations |
'
|
7.2 International organizations |
'
|
8 Politics and government |
1,000
|
8.1 Governance |
'
|
8.2 Types of states and state divisions |
'
|
8.3 Ideology and political theory |
'
|
8.4 Forms of government |
'
|
8.5 Titles |
'
|
8.6 Historic events and books |
'
|
9 Society |
200
|
9.1 Groups |
'
|
9.2 Services and institutions |
'
|
9.3 Issues |
'
|
9.4 Social status |
'
|
10 Social sciences |
50
|
10.1 Culture |
'
|
10.2 Sociology |
'
|
11 War and military |
450
|
11.1 Military |
'
|
11.2 Military forces |
'
|
11.3 Military operations |
'
|
11.4 Military organization |
'
|
11.5 Military ranks |
'
|
11.6 Wars by type |
'
|
11.7 Warfare by type |
'
|
TOTAL |
4,500
|
Biology and health sciences
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Section |
Quota
|
1 Basics of biology and health sciences |
150
|
1.1 Botany |
'
|
1.2 Zoology |
'
|
2 Anatomy and morphology |
500
|
2.1 Basic anatomy |
'
|
2.2 Animal anatomy and morphology |
'
|
2.3 Plant morphology and anatomy |
'
|
2.4 Fungal morphology and anatomy |
'
|
3 Biochemistry |
150
|
3.1 Molecular biology |
'
|
4 Biological processes and physiology |
250
|
4.1 Basics |
'
|
4.2 Development |
'
|
4.3 Animal ontogeny |
'
|
4.4 Biological reproduction |
'
|
4.5 Animal reproduction |
'
|
4.6 Plant reproduction |
'
|
5 Ecology |
50
|
6 Organisms |
3,150
|
6.1 Animals |
'
|
6.2 Plants |
'
|
6.3 Fungi |
'
|
6.4 Other organisms |
'
|
7 Animal breeding |
150
|
8 Health and fitness |
150
|
9.1 Health |
'
|
9.2 Physical fitness |
'
|
9 Medicine |
550
|
9.1 General concepts |
'
|
9.2 Medical procedures |
'
|
9.3 Disabilities |
'
|
9.4 Fields of medicine |
'
|
10 Disease |
400
|
10.1 General |
'
|
10.2 Cancer |
'
|
10.3 Foodborne illness |
'
|
10.4 Infectious diseases |
'
|
10.5 Mental disorders |
'
|
TOTAL |
5,500
|
Section |
Quota
|
1 Science |
100
|
2 Astronomy |
1,450
|
2.1 Basics |
'
|
2.2 Astronomical objects |
'
|
2.3 Celestial mechanics and astrometry |
'
|
2.4 Galactic and extragalactic astronomy |
'
|
2.5 Physical cosmology |
'
|
2.6 Planetary science |
'
|
2.7 Stellar astronomy |
'
|
3 Chemistry |
1,800
|
3.1 Basics |
'
|
3.2 Analytical chemistry |
'
|
3.3 Chemical substances |
'
|
4 Earth science |
1,300
|
4.1 Basics |
'
|
4.2 Natural disasters |
'
|
4.3 Earth |
'
|
4.4 Air |
'
|
4.5 Water |
'
|
5 Physics |
1,850
|
5.1 Basics |
'
|
5.2 Atomic, molecular, and optical physics |
'
|
5.3 Condensed matter physics |
'
|
5.4 Electromagnetism |
'
|
5.5 Mechanics |
'
|
5.6 Nuclear physics |
'
|
5.7 Particle physics |
'
|
5.8 Theory of relativity |
'
|
5.9 Thermodynamics |
'
|
5.10 Waves |
'
|
6 Measurement |
250
|
6.1 Basics |
'
|
6.2 Angle |
'
|
6.3 Dimension |
'
|
6.4 Electromagnetism |
'
|
6.5 Mechanics |
'
|
6.6 Quantity |
'
|
TOTAL |
6,750
|
Section |
Quota
|
1 Basics of technology |
250
|
1.1 Disciplines |
'
|
2 Agriculture |
500
|
2.1 Basics |
'
|
2.2 Forms |
'
|
2.3 Agronomy |
'
|
2.4 Animal husbandry |
'
|
2.5 Buildings and infrastructure |
'
|
3 Computing and information technology |
450
|
3.1 Basics |
'
|
3.2 Computer science |
'
|
3.3 Computer hardware |
'
|
3.4 Computer software |
'
|
3.5 Cryptography |
'
|
3.6 Data storage |
'
|
3.7 Networks |
'
|
3.8 Programming |
'
|
4 Construction |
500
|
4.1 Basics |
'
|
4.2 Building materials |
'
|
4.3 Buildings and structures by type |
'
|
4.4 Urban studies and planning |
'
|
4.5 Hydraulic structure |
'
|
4.6 Transport buildings and structures |
'
|
5 Electronics |
200
|
5.1 Components |
'
|
6 Industry |
350
|
6.1 Energy and fuel |
'
|
6.2 Food, water, and health |
'
|
6.3 Material and chemical |
'
|
6.4 Metallurgy |
'
|
7 Machinery and tools |
450
|
7.1 Basics |
'
|
7.2 Components |
'
|
7.3 Tools |
'
|
7.4 Machinery |
'
|
8 Media and communication technology |
200
|
9 Military technology |
400
|
9.1 Ammunition |
'
|
9.2 Armor |
'
|
9.3 Explosive weapons |
'
|
9.4 Incendiary weapons |
'
|
9.5 Melee weapons |
'
|
9.6 Military aviation |
'
|
9.7 Naval warfare |
'
|
9.8 Projectile weapons |
'
|
9.9 Artillery and siege |
'
|
9.10 Weapons of mass destruction |
'
|
10 Navigation and timekeeping technology |
100
|
11 Optical technology |
150
|
11.1 Optics |
'
|
11.2 Optical instruments |
'
|
12 Space technology |
200
|
12.1 Basics |
'
|
12.2 Programs and launch sites |
'
|
12.3 Space travel |
'
|
12.4 Unmanned spacecraft |
'
|
12.5 Vehicles |
'
|
12.6 Ground-based observatories |
'
|
13 Textiles |
''
|
13.1 Fibers and fabrics |
'
|
14 Transportation |
500
|
14.1 Basics |
'
|
14.2 Aviation |
'
|
14.3 Ground transport |
'
|
14.4 Naval transport |
'
|
TOTAL |
4,000
|
1 Basics of mathematics |
290
|
1.1 Arithmetic |
'
|
1.2 Constants |
'
|
1.3 Equations |
'
|
1.4 Functions |
'
|
1.5 Numbers |
'
|
1.6 Positional notation |
'
|
1.7 Theorems |
'
|
1.8 Trigonometry |
'
|
2 Algebra |
195
|
2.1 Abstract algebra |
'
|
2.2 Algebraic geometry |
'
|
2.3 Boolean algebra |
'
|
2.4 Elementary algebra |
'
|
2.5 Linear algebra |
'
|
2.6 Multilinear algebra |
'
|
3 Calculus and analysis |
185
|
3.1 Mathematical analysis |
'
|
3.2 Calculus |
'
|
4 Discrete mathematics |
105
|
4.1 Combinatorics |
'
|
4.2 Graph theory |
'
|
4.3 Mathematical logic |
'
|
4.4 Set theory |
'
|
5 Geometry |
330
|
5.1 Coordinate system |
'
|
5.2 Shape |
'
|
5.3 Topology |
'
|
5.4 Volume |
'
|
6 Probability and statistics |
225
|
6.1 Probability |
'
|
6.2 Statistics |
'
|
7 Other branches and theories |
170
|
7.1 Applied mathematics |
'
|
7.2 Category theory |
'
|
7.3 Dynamical system |
'
|
7.4 Number theory |
'
|
7.5 Pure mathematics |
'
|
7.6 Theoretical computer science |
'
|
TOTAL |
1,500
|
FULL TOTAL: 50,000