Universal Sign and Symbols
This is the universal color of stop signs
What is Red?
In the United States, stop signs were yellow until 1954
What leisure activity is often considered the closest thing to flying like a bird without a motorized aircraft
HINT: It looks like they are hanging from a big kite in the sky
Hang gliding
There are four seasons of the year
What are winter, spring, summer, and fall
Some astronomers believe that billions of years ago, a Mars-sized celestial object knocked into Earth and caused the axial tilt responsible for the seasonal changes
In what Mediterranean country can you find Mount Olympus
Greece
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain peak in the country and it is located on the border of the regions of Macedonia and Thessaly
A rolling stone gathers none of this
What is moss?
Historically, the proverb implied that a person who does not settle in one place will not be able to accumulate wealth or be successful. However, in recent decades its meaning has changed to express a youthful sense of freedom and adventure
This is the color of overhead signs on most federal roads in North America and most of Europe
What is green?
In other places, black digitals signs are used
What tasty-sounding mathematical term is also known as Archimedes' constant?
Pi, which is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter
This is the season in Australia and New Zealand on New Year's Day
What is Summer?
The seasons are reversed in the southern hemisphere. In Australia and New Zealand, the summer months are December, January, and February
Which country did America purchase the state of Alaska from
Russia
On March 30, 1867, Secretary of State William H. Seward agreed to purchase Alaska from Russia (only 50 miles apart) for $7.2 million
Try not to go barking up the wrong one of these
What is tree
It usually means you have misunderstood something or you are looking in the wrong direction
Caution signs, such as the sign indicating "slippery when wet," are this color
What is Yellow?
On the road, caution signs indicate road conditions, deer crossing, road work, etc.
Besides English, what is the official language of Canada?
French
Over 90% of French-speaking Canadians live in the Quebec province
In the United States and Canada, the shortest day of the year occurs in this month
What is December?
Which of these, according to Greek mythology, was the chief of the gods?
Cupid, Ares, Thor, Zeus
Zeus
He was raised by Gaia, Adamanthea, and a goat named Amalthea after his mother saved his life and sent him away to protect him
Beat around this
What is bush
You are avoiding saying something when you beat around the bush
Railroad crossings across North America are indicated by this shape
What is X? It stands for crossing
According to international law, what is define as any widespread attack on a specific group of a people?
HINT: Think about the Nuremberg trials
Crimes against humanity
In Japan, what flower of a tree is considered a sign of the beginning of spring?
What is Cherry Blossoms
True or False?
Titanic sank in the Pacific Ocean
False
It was the North Atlantic Ocean
It's like looking for a needle in this
What is haystack?
We use this expression when something is difficult to find
When walking/running after dark, it's universally accepted that you should wear this type of clothing so others can see you
What is reflective?
But today, there are a variety of colors available
In science, what is the smallest unit of matter called?
The atom
Greek philosopher Democritus referred to these tiny building blocks as atoms, which means "invisible"
This imaginary dividing line runs along the horizontal circumference of Earth, divides the northern and southern hemisphere, and marks the difference in season between the northern and southern hemisphere
What is the equator?
The equator is roughly 23,900 miles long
Which country gave America the Statue of Liberty?
France
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French people commemorating the alliance of France and the eUnited States during the American Revolution