History
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What is the most popular coffee chain in the world?
Starbucks
What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture?
Leprechauns
Springfield is the capital of which US state?
Illinois
Which country first used paper money?
China
Which vegetable is sauerkraut made from?
Cabbage
Which US city dyes there major river green?
Chicago
This State leads the US with its production of tobacco and bourbon.
Kentucky
Who was the president of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Which type of wine is typically paired with steak?
Red Wine
The first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1762 didn’t take place in Ireland as you might have thought. Where did it take place?
The United States
What is the capital of Washington?
Olympia
What was the deadliest battle in American history?
The battle of Antietam.
Which country is responsible for creating hot sauce?
Mexico
What are some other names used to refer to St. Patrick’s Day?
The Day of the Festival of Patrick and The Feast of Saint Patrick
What is the capital of Idaho?
Boise
How long did it take for Titanic to sink?
2 Hours 40 min
What is the cheapest vegetable per pound?
A Potato
What major Catholic holiday does St. Patrick’s Day occur during?
Lent
You'll find the lookout state and the Country Music Hall of Fame in this state
Tennessee
Which state seceded from Virginia in 1863?
West Virginia
What was the original purpose of gin?
For medicine
To celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in Ireland, Dublin hosts a huge festival that lasts how many days?
4 days
What is the capital of Nebraska?
Lincoln
Who wrote a famous diary while hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam?
Anne Frank
Rigatoni is what type of food?
Pasta
Even though it’s a big drinking day now, St. Paddy’s Day used to be a dry holiday up until what decade?
The 1970's
Alabama has borders with how many other states?
4
What money is used in Germany?
Euro
‘Touch the rainbow. Taste the rainbow’ is the advertising slogan for which confectionery product?
Skittles
There’s a tradition that Irish government leaders give United States president shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day dating back to 1952, when John Hearne first sent some to which former U.S. president?
President Harry Truman
Which popular tourist attraction is Arizona known for?
The Grand Canyon
What language was spoken in Ancient Rome?
Latin
Is watermelon a berry, a vegetable, or a fruit?
A berry. It's a specific category of berries — one with a tough rind, multiple flat seeds and pulpy flesh.
While cabbage and corned beef are considered to be a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish, it’s actually not an authentic Irish meal. If the Irish themselves didn't create it, who did?
Irish American immigrants
Which animal is featured on the state flag of California?
A Bear
How many years did Prohibition last in the US?
13 Years
Which yellow spice from India will improve your mood,
help to heal wounds and balance your blood sugar?
Turmeric
What iconic structure turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in England?
The London Eye (The Ferris Wheel)
What is the name of Colorado's mountain range?
Rocky Mountain
How old was Princess Diana when she died?
36 years old
What is the current Burger King's slogan?
"Your Way" (2015–present).
In the 17th century, green became associated with St. Patrick’s Day. What color was associated with the holiday originally?
Blue
Which of the Ivy League schools is located in Connecticut?
Yale
Which space mission were Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin a part of?
Apollo 11
In which country did the sandwich originate?
England
What song is considered the national anthem of Northern Ireland and is one of the most popular St. Patrick’s Day songs?
Danny Boy
What is the capital city of Delware?
Dover
Which country did Germany invade first in World War II?
Poland
What is the name of the Italian dessert meaning “pick me up” or “cheer me up”?
Tiramisu
What St. Patrick’s Day symbol is considered sacred?
The Shamrock
What state is known as the sunflower state?
Kansas
Pearl Harbor was a tragedy where America was attacked by Japan. From where did they attack first?
Air
Which country is known as the birthplace of chocolate?
Mexico
The most popular drink to have on St. Patrick’s Day is Guinness. Roughly how many pints are served on St. Paddy's Day?
Hint*** Its in the millions
Approximately 13 million pints
Maine is the only state that shares its border with only one other state.
What state does it border?
New Hampshire
In front of what memorial did Martin Luther King Jr. give his famous ‘, I have a Dream’ speech?
The Lincoln Memorial
One of the most iconic food advertising slogans of all time is "They're magically delicious," which General Mills has used to promote what marshmallow-studded cereal?
Lucky Charms (Happy Early St Patricks' Day!!)
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
Which of these presidents was NOT from Massachusetts?
John Adams, JFK, Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon