Riddles
Geography
Politics
Food
Music
Fashion
Art/Literature
100
What has many keys but cannot open a single lock?
A piano.
100
Which ocean lies on the east coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean
100
In 1982, which Canadian Prime Minister helped to patriate the Constitution, bringing full legislative independence to Canada?
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
100
What is the technique called when vegetables are quickly cooked in boiling water and then immediately placed in ice water to stop the cooking process?
Blanching
100
What instrument is commonly known as the "king of instruments" because of its size, complexity, and range?
The pipe organ
100
Which fabric became popular in the 1950s for its durability and was commonly used in poodle skirts?
Felt
100
Who painted The Starry Night, a famous depiction of a swirling night sky?
Vincent van Gogh
200
What has one eye, but can’t see?
A needle
Cyclone(possible answer)
200
Which is the only country in the world with three capital cities?
South Africa
200
Which Canadian political party was founded in 1961 as a merger between the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)?
New Democratic Party (NDP)
200
Which country is known for its signature dish, "sauerkraut," made from fermented cabbage?
Germany
200
Who is known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and rose to fame in the 1950s?
Elvis Presley
200
Which 1960s British model became known as the face of "mod" fashion and was famous for her short hair and slender frame?
Twiggy
200
Who wrote the play Othello, one of the most famous tragedies in English literature?
William Shakespeare
300
People make me, save me, change me, raise me. What am I?
Money
300
The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world. On which continent is it located?
South America
300
What political ideology seeks to establish a society where goods and services are distributed according to individuals' needs, as opposed to their ability to pay?
Communism
300
In Jewish cuisine, what is the term for meat that has been prepared according to dietary laws, often referring to the way the animal is slaughtered and processed?
Kosher
300
What is the term for a female opera singer with a high-pitched, light voice?
soprano
300
Which magazine is known as "the Bible of fashion" and is published monthly, featuring high-fashion photography and editorial content?
Vogue
300
Who created the famous sculpture The Thinker?
Auguste Rodin
400
What's always found on the ground but never gets dirty?
A shadow.
400
Which river flows through London?
Answer: The Thames River
400
What was the name of the scandal that led to the resignation of U.S. President Richard Nixon in 1974?
Watergate Scandal
400
What is the name of the Italian dessert made of coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cheese?
Tiramisu
400
In Western music, how many notes are there in a standard major scale?
A.8
B.7
C.9
D.6
7
400
What shoe style, featuring thick platform soles, became a staple of 1970s fashion?
Platform shoes
400
Who was the primary architect behind the design of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City?
Michelangelo
500
What goes up and down but doesn’t move?
Staircase.
500
Which city is located on two continents?
Istanbul
500
What ideology, associated with figures like Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler, advocates for dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, and suppression of opposition?
Fascism
500
What Italian pasta dish is traditionally made by mixing raw eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper with hot pasta, cooking the eggs without scrambling them?
Carbonara
500
Who composed the famous opera The Marriage of Figaro?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
500
What is the process of shortening the length of a garment called?
Hemming
500
Which author is known for creating the character Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective?
Arthur Conan Doyle
600
How many Friday the 13ths can there be in one calendar year?
(its not 12 )
Three.
600
Which country was formerly known as Ceylon?
Sri Lanka
600
What event, occurring in 1789, marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
The Storming of the Bastille
600
What was the primary food source of sailors during the Age of Exploration, often leading to scurvy due to a lack of fresh produce?
Hardtack (ship’s biscuit)
600
What popular 1950s singer and actress was known for hits like “Que Sera, Sera” and appeared in films like The Man Who Knew Too Much?
Doris Day
600
What hairstyle, characterized by soft curls and waves, was famously worn by actresses like Rita Hayworth in the 1940s?
The "Hollywood wave
600
Who wrote the poem The Raven, which begins with the line "Once upon a midnight dreary"?
Edgar Allan Poe
700
I can be long or can be short, I can be black, white, brown, or purple. You can find me the world over and I am often the main feature. What am I?
Rice
700
Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
A. South Africa
B. Ghana
C. Sudan
D. Ethiopia
Ethiopia
700
What 1962 political crisis brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war over the placement of missiles in Cuba?
Cuban Missile Crisis
700
Which ancient civilization is credited with introducing the technique of curing meats by smoking, a method they used to preserve foods like fish and sausages?
A. Egyptians
B. Romans
C. Mesopotamians
D. Aztec
Mesopotamians
700
What opera by Georges Bizet features the famous "Habanera" aria?
Carmen
700
What synthetic fabric, first popularized in the 1960s for its wrinkle-resistant properties, was commonly used in garments like shirts and dresses?
Polyester
700
Who is the author of the dystopian novel "1984"?
George Orwell
800
What has a thumb and four fingers, but is not alive?
Answer: A glove.
Explanation: A glove is shaped like a hand but is not living.
800
What flag is this?
A. Jordan
B. Palestine
C. Ghana
D. Syria
Palestine
800
What year did the British North America Act, which created the Dominion of Canada, come into effect, formally marking Canada’s confederation?
- A. 1867
- B. 1840
- C. 1855
1867
800
Which Middle Eastern dish consists of layers of thin pastry filled with nuts and honey, often served as a dessert?
Baklava
800
What is the name of the compositional technique where a melody is repeated at a different pitch level?
sequence
800
What is the term for a pleat that is stitched down for part of its length to create a tailored effect?
A knife pleat.
800
What city is home to the famous Uffizi Gallery?
Florence
900
Two mothers and two daughters went out to eat. Everyone ate one burger, yet only three burgers were eaten in all. How is this possible?
They were a grandmother, mother, and daughter.
900
What is the only country in the world named after a woman?
Saint Lucia
900
What political alliance, formed in 1815, consisted of Austria, Prussia, and Russia, with the aim of preserving the balance of power in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars?
The Holy Alliance
900
In the culinary world, what does the term "offal" refer to?
Internal organs and entrails of animals (such as liver, kidneys, and heart)
900
Which folk-rock duo from the 1960s is famous for songs like “The Sound of Silence” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”?
Simon & Garfunkel
900
What is the term for the process of creating a garment that fits a specific body shape, often involving multiple fittings?
Bespoke tailoring
900
Who is the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology?
Aphrodite
1000
What flowers are kissable?
Tulips
1000
What is the name of the largest desert in Asia, located in northern China and southern Mongolia, known for its extreme temperatures and rapid expansion?
The Gobi Desert
1000
In Marxist theory, what term is used to describe the working class that is oppressed by the bourgeoisie in a capitalist society?
Proletariat
1000
what are the five basic tastes?
Sweetness: Detected by taste buds in response to sugars and certain amino acids. Common sources include fruits, honey, and candy.
Sourness: Associated with acidity, it is perceived when foods contain acids, such as citric acid in lemons or acetic acid in vinegar.
Saltiness: Resulting from the presence of sodium ions, this taste is often associated with table salt and enhances flavors in food.
Bitterness: A taste that is often sharp and unpleasant, found in foods like coffee, dark chocolate, and certain vegetables (like kale). It serves as a natural warning signal for potentially toxic substances.
Umami: Known as the "savory" taste, it is triggered by the presence of glutamate and nucleotides, found in foods like aged cheeses, cured meats, mushrooms, and fermented products.
1000
What complex harmonic structure, often found in jazz, occurs when two different chords are played simultaneously, creating tension and dissonance?
Polychord
1000
When was New York Fashion Week Founded?
A.1921
B.1958
C.1943
D.1986
1943
1000
What is the name of the famous art gallery in Florence that houses Michelangelo's David?
Galleria dell'Accademia