U.S. State Capitals
This state capital means "peace."
Montepelier, Vermont
Phoenix, Arizona
Salem, Oregon
Boise, Idaho
Answer: Salem, Oregon
Willammette University is nearby. The largest city in the state, Portland, is about an hour north, on Interstate Five.
In the Garden of Eden there was a tree, the fruit of which was forbidden to Adam and Eve. How was this tree referred to in the Bible (King James Version)?
the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
the tree of life and death
the apple tree in the centre of the garden
the tree of the Lord
Answer: the tree of the knowledge of good and evil
Many people think that it was an apple which Eve picked and shared with Adam but the Bible doesn't identify the tree or its fruit. (See Genesis, chapter 2, verse 17.)
On January 27th, 1967 the NASA space program suffered its first major tragedy. During a routine test, a fire broke out inside the Apollo I space capsule and all three astronauts were killed. Which of the following were NOT members of that crew?Hint
Virgil Grissom
Roger Chaffee
Ed White
James McDivitt
Answer: James McDivitt
James McDivitt was the command pilot for the backup crew in the event the original crew being unable to make the trip. The fire was believed to have been caused by bad wiring in the capsule. With the pure oxygen that was present inside the capsule, the fire quickly got out of control. The three astronauts couldn't get the hatch open to escape and therefore perished within minutes.
What letter of the English alphabet links a discovery by Wilhelm Röntgen and a science fiction TV series first airing in 1993?
Hint
Q
Y
X
Z
Answer: X
Harry Cohn, Frank Capra, Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert all won Oscars in 1934 for what movie?Hint
How to Marry a Millionaire
The Tall Men
It Happened One Night
Test Pilot
Answer: It Happened One Night
Which of these states has a capital named for a President?
Tennessee
Michigan
Washington
Mississippi
Answer: Mississippi
Jackson was named for Andrew Jackson. Mississippi is one of four states with capitals named for Presidents.
In Deuteronomy, chapter 34, we can read how Moses went up from the plains of Moab to the top of Pisgah where the Lord showed him all the lands spread out beneath him - the lands which he had promised to Moses' forefathers.
What did Moses do then?
he led the Israelites into the promised land
he refused to enter the promised land
he built an altar to the Lord
he died
Answer: he died
We can read, in the same chapter, that Moses died there in the land of Moab at the grand, old age of 120 years, without ever setting foot in the promised land. He was buried there and it is written, '--- no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day'.
The most famous tragedy in US history was the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. In the attack, the battleship USS Arizona was sunk and more than 1,100 sailors died in the tragedy. Three other battleships were sunk during the attack. Which of the following was NOT one of them (it was beached)?Hint
USS Oklahoma
USS West Virginia
USS California
USS Nevada
Answer: USS Nevada
The Nevada was making an attempt to leave the harbor but when it was hit it beached in order to prevent it from blocking the harbor entrance. The Arizona became a memorial to the attack and still stands today as a reminder of those who died. The USA declared war on Japan the next day.
Which word synonymous with the number 144 is used in economics to describe income before deductions and expenses and also to express a feeling of disgust?Hint
Nasty
Foul
Skeevy
Gross
Answer: Gross
The father and son team, Walter and John Huston, won Best Supporting Actor and Best Director, respectively in which 1948 film?Hint
The Best Years of Our Lives
Going My Way
Gentlemen's Agreement
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Answer: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Its name means "Red Stick" in English.
Answer: (Two words, so twirl while you think)
Answer: Baton Rouge
In Louisiana, of course, which was part of the Louisiana Purchase. The largest city in the state is New Orleans.
When the Philistines sent their battle-hardened champion, Goliath, a giant of a man, to challenge the Israelites, who took up the challenge and how did he kill Goliath?
Jonathan with a sword
David with a spear
David with a sling
Saul with an axe
Answer: David with a sling
This well-known story can be read in the First Book of Samuel, chapter 17.
It tells how the young, ex-shepherd boy, who had successfully defended his sheep against dangerous predators, refused to wear armour and, trusting in the Lord, went out with a sling in his hands and stones which he'd picked out of a brook.
On May 4th, 1970, National Guard troops opened fire on college students protesting President Nixon's invasion of Cambodia. On what college campus did this shooting take place?Hint
South Carolina State
Jackson State
Kent State
Memphis State
Answer: Kent State
Four students died and nine others were wounded in this - one of several college campus shootings involving National Guard or police riot squads. The shooting at Kent State triggered a massive war protest at nearly 200 college campuses. Ten days later on the campus of Jackson State, two students were killed by police during a similar protest. On February 8th, 1968, South Carolina State was the site of a police shooting spree that was triggered by racial tension. That shooting left three students dead and 27 others wounded.
What does "Dot dot dot, dash dash dash, dot dot dot" say?
Hint
Hello
SOS
Thanks
Goodbye
Answer: SOS
What is the relationship between Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine?Hint
cousins
sisters
aunt and niece
they aren't related
Answer: sisters
What's the only capital with three words in its city's name?
Answer: (Three words; It won't take an Olympian effort.)
Answer: Salt Lake City
The 2002 Winter Olympic Games were held here. It's also home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle.
Two women and a baby appeared before the judgement seat of King Solomon. Each woman was claiming the baby was her own son. In the First Book of Kings, chapter 3, verse 24, we read how Solomon called for a sword to be brought to him. What did he say he was going to do with the weapon?
divide the child in two
kill the two women
threaten both women with it
demonstrate his fighting prowess with it
Answer: divide the child in two
This familiar story shows us the wisdom of Solomon. The real mother was willing to give up her child to the other woman, to save the infant's life. The other woman agreed that the child should be divided so that it would belong to neither of them. Solomon, of course, knew that this would happen and he gave the child into the real mother's custody.
On November 18th, 1978, a religious cult known as "The People's Temple" which was led by controversial preacher Jim Jones took part in what would become one of the largest mass suicides in history. A US Congressman by the name of Leo Ryan was murdered at an airport near the temple site while attempting to free some cult members who claimed they were brainwashed and being held against their will. In what South American country did the tragedy take place?Hint
Ecuador
Brazil
Guyana
Uruguay
Answer: Guyana
Congressman Ryan, who had came to Guyana on a fact finding mission successfully left the cult temple with several cult members but Jim Jones' armed guards were waiting at the airport for them. They opened fire on the group in the truck killing Ryan and four others. Back at the temple, Jones realized the police would be there soon, so either voluntarily or by force, the remaining 912 cult members drank a concoction of Kool-Aid and cyanide and Jones shot himself in the head.
What word links a royal residence at Windsor, a role played by Nathan Fillion and a move in chess?Hint
Castle
Capture
Palace
Mate
Answer: Castle
Sydney Greenstreet was a co-star in which two Bogart films?Hint
39 Steps and Maltese Falcon
Casablanca and Rebecca
Rebecca and Rear Window
Casablanca and Maltese Falcon
Answer: Casablanca and Maltese Falcon
This is the northernmost state capital named for a President.
Answer: (One word; please, no cheesy answers!)
Answer: Madison
Also home of the University of Wisconsin.
When Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego were cast into the burning, fiery furnace, Nebuchadnezzar could see a fourth figure walking in the middle of the fire with the three men who had been thrown into the furnace. What did he say the form of the fourth figure looked like?
the son of God
a holy one
an angel
the God of Israel
Answer: the son of God
Their refusal to worship Nebuchadnezzar's golden image, which he had set up, was the reason why these men were cast into the furnace. After they walked out from there, totally unharmed, Nebuchadnezzar said, 'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego', and he decreed that the God of these three men should be honoured by all people.
The date was January 28th, 1986 and the Space Shuttle Challenger was launched on its mission to outer space. It never made it. About 73 seconds into the launch, the shuttle exploded over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven crew members. Among the crew members was a woman destined to become the first teacher in space. Who was this famous lady?Hint
Sally Ride
Christa McAuliffe
Judith Resnik
Eileen Collins
Answer: Christa McAuliffe
Christa McAuliffe was chosen from 11,000 applicants to be the first teacher and civilian in outer space. She was a teacher at a school in Concord, New Hampshire and sadly her students who were so proud of her, had to view the tragedy while at school. Judith Resnik was one of the regular astronauts who were part of the Challenger crew. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space in 1984. Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a space shuttle in 1995.
If a person is not very bright or notoriously inept, they said to be unable to walk and do what at the same time?Hint
Whistle
Breathe
Scratch
Chew gum
Answer: Chew gum
This lover of Clark Gable came into the world as Jane Alice Peters.Hint
Judy Lewis
Carole Lombard
Lana Turner
Claudette Colbert
Answer: Carole Lombard
Professional sports teams named for a star, a bird, a canine, and a snake all play in this state's capital.
Phoenix, Arizona
Denver, Colorado
Indianapolis, Indiana
Columbus, Ohio
Answer: Phoenix, Arizona
The Suns play in the NBA, the Cardinals in the NFL, the Coyotes in the NHL, and the Diamondbacks are a baseball team. There's a swimming pool in the grandstands at Bank One Ballpark, where the Diamondbacks play!
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE, according to the text of the Bible?
Three wise men from the east came to find the new-born King of the Jews and, when they found the infant lying in a manger, they fell down and worshipped him.
True
False
Answer: false
The Bible does not mention how many wise men there were. We read that three gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh were presented and so this is probably why it is assumed that there were three men. The above statement is also false because the wise men found the baby they were seeking in a house and not in a manger.
You can find this story in the Gospel of St. Matthew, chapter 2.
In another college campus tragedy, Charles Whitman killed 13 people in a sniper attack while at the top of a 27 story observation tower on August 1st, 1966. At what university did this shooting take place?Hint
Tennessee
Alabama
Oklahoma
Texas
Answer: Texas
Besides killing the 13, Whitman also wounded 31 others before he was shot and killed by police. It was also reported that prior to the shooting, Whitman had killed his mother and wife. An autopsy revealed that he had a brain tumor which affected his emotion and motivational skills.
To which one of the following does the title "Desperado" not apply?Hint
An album by The Eagles
A professional soccer team in Wales
A film starring Salma Hayek
A rollercoaster in Nevada
Answer: A professional soccer team in Wales
Spencer Tracy's last film was ________ (he died shortly before its release)?Hint
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Boys Town
Inherit the Wind
Judgement at Nuremberg
Answer: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
"A Prairie Home Companion," nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Garrison Keillor, calls this state capital home.Hint
Topeka, Kansas
Denver, Colorado
St. Paul, Minnesota
Lincoln, Nebraska
Answer: St. Paul, Minnesota
The historic Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul is the home of the show. St. Paul joins with Minneapolis to form the Twin Cities.
Jesus' parents once lost their son on a journey from Jerusalem to Nazareth. They couldn't find him amongst all their friends and relatives who were travelling with them and so they returned to Jerusalem where, after a three-day search, they found him. Where was he?
in the temple
helping a market trader
visiting a friend
crying in a corner because he was lost
Answer: in the temple
Jesus was 12 years old when this happened.
His parents found him - as it is written in Luke's gospel, chapter 2, verses 46 and 47 - 'sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.'
On April 17th, 1995, a man by the name of Timothy McVeigh reportedly picked up a Ryder truck at a body shop. On April 19th he parked the truck outside the Murrah building and at approximately 9:02 am, the truck exploded blowing out the front of the federal building killing 168 people and wounding 800. In what US city did this bombing take place?Hint
Detroit
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
St Louis
Answer: Oklahoma City
McVeigh and his partner Terry Nichols committed an extremely serious act of terrorism. They were part of an anti-government militia group which operated in the US. The attack was said to be revenge for the government's handling of the Waco Texas siege.
If someone gave you a "turducken", what would you be expected to do with it?Hint
drive it
wear it
eat it
play it
Answer: eat it
Ann Blyth played Joan Crawford's spoiled selfish murderess daughter in which 1945 film?Hint
Berserk
Autumn Leaves
Della
Mildred Pierce
Answer: Mildred Pierce
The United States Naval Academy is in this capital.Hint
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tallahassee, Florida
Dover, Delaware
Annapolis, Maryland
Answer: Annapolis, Maryland
Not far from Washington, DC. Spiro Agnew lived in the Governor's Mansion prior to serving Richard Nixon as vice president...before he had to resign to face criminal charges.
What word is missing from the following, well-known quotation? It is from 'The Sermon on the Mount' (King James Version) when Jesus was teaching his disciples.
'Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and ___ your Father which is in heaven.'
magnify
glorify
praise
love
Answer: glorify
These words of Jesus are in the Gospel of St. Matthew, chapter 5.
On April 20th, 1999, tragedy struck Columbine High School when two students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, wearing trench coats entered the school and began to open fire on the students and faculty. When the shooting stopped, 12 students and a teacher were dead and 24 others were wounded. In what state was this high school?Hint
Colorado
Wyoming
California
Utah
Answer: Colorado
Columbine High School is located in Jefferson County not far from Denver. It still remains the third deadliest school shooting tragedy behind the Virginia Tech massacre (2007) and the Texas Tower killings (1966). In regards to the trench coats they wore it was believed that they were part of a social club on school known as "The Trench coat Mafia".
Changing the structure of a sentence from the traditional English order of subject-verb-object is known as anastrophe. Which of these popular culture characters is often guilty of speaking in this manner?Hint
Yoda
Sherlock Holmes
James Bond
Mickey Mouse
Answer: Yoda
Who played Nora to William Powell's character, Nick Charles, in all six of "The Thin Man" films?Hint
Myrna Loy
Teresa Wright
Mary Astor
Martha Hyer
Answer: Myrna Loy
You might take a ship, you might take a plane to this capital, but you can't drive to this one, even though it's not on an island.
Answer: (One word city only)
Answer: Juneau
The only roads in this Alaskan town are literally, in this town! There are no roads that leading into or out of Juneau. It's named for one of the miners who settled there.
According to the text of St. Mark's gospel, what did Judas Iscariot do with the thirty pieces of silver which were paid to him when he betrayed Jesus?
He paid off all his debts.
He returned them to the chief priests and elders.
He bought a field.
He threw them in a river.
Answer: He returned them to the chief priests and elders.
In St. Mark's gospel, chapter 27, verse 3, we read 'Then Judas, which had betrayed him when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.' When they refused to take back the money, Judas threw it down on the temple floor. He then went out and hanged himself.
In the most shocking and deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil, members of the terrorist group known as al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger jet liners on September 11th, 2001. They crashed two of them into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and a third into the Pentagon. What was the airline and flight number of the fourth plane which crashed in a field in Pennsylvania?Hint
United Flight 93
American Flight 11
United Flight 175
American Flight 77
Answer: United Flight 93
The passengers of United Flight 93 joined together in an attempt to take control of the plane and by doing so prevented that plane from reaching its probable target, The White House or the Capitol Building. Nearly 3,000 people died in the attack including the terrorists as well as fireman and police who attempted to rescue victims from the World Trade Center.
What do the things that Jo Stafford saw a-comin' when their sails were in sight in 1951, a TV show set on a cruise ship with a regular cast of crewmembers, and a 1927 Broadway musical by Kern and Hammerstein about a floating theatre have in common?Hint
Gump
boat
river
fathom
Answer: boat
In 1942 she was up for both Best Actress ('Pride of the Yankees') and Best Supporting Actress (M'rs. Miniver'). She is ______ ?Hint
Greer Garson
Claire Trevor
Mary Astor
Teresa Wright
Answer: Teresa Wright
Ronald Reagan lived in which city when he was governor?
Richmond, Virginia
Albany, New York
Sacramento, California
Springfield, Illinois
Answer: Sacramento, California
He used it as a springboard for the Presidency. Monterey and San Jose were capital cities before Sacramento.
Ananias, who lived in Damascus, had a vision in which the Lord spoke to him saying, 'Arise, Ananias and go into the street which is called Straight and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus for behold, he prayeth.'
Why did the Lord send Ananias to find Saul?
to restore Saul's sight
to be taught by him
to pray with him
to take some food and drink to him
Answer: to restore Saul's sight
Look in the Book of Acts, chapter 9, to find the story of the conversion of Saul, who was later known as Paul and was the author of most of the Epistles in the New Testament. The little story of how Ananias helped Saul is there too.
On April 16th, 2007 on the campus of Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, a student went on a shooting rampage which became, at the time, the deadliest shooting in US history. Including the perpetrator, how many people were killed?Hint
33
41
27
38
Answer: 33
The shooter was a South Korean named Seung Hui Cho who came to the USA with his parents when he was 8 years old. He supposedly killed two people in a dormitory early that morning and then two hours later entered the Norris Hall building armed with two hand guns and about 200 rounds of ammunition.
People from which UK city are often called "Scousers"?Hint
Liverpool
London
Manchester
York
Answer: Liverpool
Que Sera Sera' (sung by Doris Day) was an Oscar winning song from which movie?
Answer: ( Six Words ... Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart)
Answer: The Man Who Knew Too Much