JULY 4TH
The United States of America declared independence in what year?
a. 1876
b. 1776
c. 1476
d. 1676
B. 1776
The Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776,
Which of the following languages has the longest alphabet?
Russian
The Gospel of Mark begins with:
a. John the Baptist's birth
b. Jesus' birth
c. The angel Gabriel appearing to Mary
d. Jesus' baptism by John
d. Jesus' baptism by John
What is the region of the Rocky Mountains that separates streams flowing into the Atlantic Ocean from those flowing into the Pacific Ocean called?
Atlantic Barrier
Pacific Barrier
Great Wall
Continental Divide
Continental Divide
In 'Rio Bravo' (1959), John Wayne plays a sheriff who enlists the help of a few men to hold a prisoner in jail. One is Dude, the town drunk. Who played Dude?
Ricky Nelson
James Stewart
Dean Martin
Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a. George Washington
b. Benjamin Franklin
c. Thomas Jefferson
d. John Hancock
C. Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson was tasked with its creation although the entire Continental Congress helped finalize it.
The fear of insects is known as what?
Entomophobia
John, the forerunner of Jesus, proclaims forgiveness of sins and performs:
a. Circumcisions
b. Baptisms
c. Weddings
d. Miracles
b. Baptisms.
Which is the north-easternmost state in the USA?
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Maine
Massachusetts
Maine
What role did John Wayne play in 'The Alamo' (1960)?
a Davy Crockett
b Sam Houston
c Jim Bowie
d James Butler Bonham
Davy Crockett
Which city was the first to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th?
a. Norfolk, VA
b. Washington, DC
c. New York, NY
d. Philadelphia, PA
D. Philadelphia, PA
PBS reports the city of Philadelphia celebrated the one-year anniversary with bonfires, bells, and fireworks.
Which horoscope sign is a fish?
Pisces
When Jesus is baptized, the Spirit of God descends on him in the shape of:
a. A dove
b. Flames
c. Angels
d. A sunbeam
a. A dove.
Which are the oldest mountains in North America?
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Mackenzie Mountains
Wasatch Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Who was Henry Fonda’s sidekick in 'The Ox-Bow Incident' (1942)?
a Anthony Quinn
b Harry Morgan
c John Wayne
d Dana Andrews
Harry Morgan
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
a. 32
b. 25
c. 18
d. 56
D. 56
According to history.com, 56 men signed the Declaration
What city hosted the 2002 Olympic Games?
Sydney
All of the following figures recognize Jesus in Mark except:
a. The demons
b. John the Baptist
c. The Gentile soldier at the cross
d. The reader of the Gospel
b. John the Baptist.
Which is the "City of the Golden Gate"?
Washington D.C.
St. Louis
San Francisco
New York
San Francisco
Harvey Logan challenges Butch Cassidy to what in 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (1969)?
a A gunfight
b A fistfight
c A knife fight
d A horse race
A knife fight
Fourth of July celebrations increased heavily in the U.S. after what war?
a. War of 1812
b. American Civil War
c. World War I
d. World War II
a. War of 1812
How long did dinosaurs live on the earth?
150-200 million years
The phrase “Jesus' Passion” refers to:
a. Jesus' birth
b. Jesus' violent actions in the Temple
c. Jesus' love for humanity
d. Jesus' suffering
d. Jesus' suffering.
How many states are there in the United States of America?
49
50
51
52
50
'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' (1962) had an all-star cast. Who played the outlaw Liberty Valance?
a Lee Marvin
b John Wayne
c James Stewart
d Lee Van Cleef
Lee Marvin
In what year did Independence Day become a legal federal holiday?
a. 1776
b. 1876
c. 1941
d. 1951
C. 1941
Congress declared the holiday in 1941
Where was the earliest documented case of the Spanish flu?
USA
According to Mark, the messiah must:
a. Suffer and die
b. Preach and baptize
c. Become the high priest
d. Take control of Israel
a. Suffer and die
What is the name of the lake formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River?
Owens Lake
Great Salt Lake
Lake Mead
Lake Tahoe
Lake Mead
Gary Cooper earned an Academy Award for his role in the film 'High Noon' (1952). But his role was turned down by this actor first.
a James Garner
b Gregory Peck
c James Stewart
d Lee Marvin
Gregory Peck
Where is the original Declaration of Independence kept?
a. Philadelphia, PA
b. Jamestown, VA
c. Washington, D.C.
d. Plymouth, MA
c. Washington, D.C.
In first-century apocalyptic Judaism, the term “Son of Man” referred to:
a. God's son
b. A cosmic figure
c. The king
d. The high priest
b. A cosmic figure.
Which is the smallest state in the Midwest?
Illinois
Missouri
Indiana
Iowa
Indiana
The classic John Ford film 'My Darling Clementine' (1946) is a retelling of what historical event?
a The Battle of Little Big Horn
b The life of Billy the Kid
c The Battle of the Alamo
d The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
The life of Billy the Kid
In 1778 George Washington celebrated Independence Day by giving what to his soldiers?
a. Rum
b. New uniforms
c. Whiskey
d. New weapons
a. Rum
A. According to history.com he gave the soldiers double their usual rum allowance.
At Jesus' trial in Mark, the Sanhedrin charges him with:
a. Theft
b. Blasphemy
c. Being empowered by Satan
d. Not observing Sabbath laws
b. Blasphemy.
How many lakes comprise the Great Lakes?
4
5
6
7
5
Which one of these Westerns was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar?
a Cimarron (1960)
b How the West Was Won (1962)
c True Grit (1969)
d The Gunfighter (1950)
How the West Was Won (1962)
TRUE OR FALSE:
The motion in the Continental Congress to declare independence was first made by John Adams.
False.
According to military.com, Richard Henry Lee was the first to officially propose this resolution
In Mark, the Temple curtain rips:
a. At Jesus' birth
b. At Jesus' trial
c. At Jesus' death
d. At Jesus' resurrection
c. At Jesus' death.
Which is the only state that is not on the North American continent?
Maine
Alaska
Montana
Hawaii
Hawaii
'The Magnificent Seven' (1960), starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn and Horst Buchholz, is a retelling of this movie.
a Yojimbo (1961)
b The Hidden Fortress (1958)
c Seven Samurai (1954)
d Sanjuro (1962)
Sanjuro (1962)
TRUE OR FALSE:
It takes about 6 barges to hold all the fireworks launched during the Macy’s fireworks display in New York City.
True.
History.com says 6 barges carry the entire display.
The Gospel of Mark was probably written around:
a. 35–40 C.E.
b. 45–50 C.E.
c. 55–60 C.E.
d. 65–70 C.E.
d. 65–70 C.E.
Which town in Michigan is the biggest center for the manufacture of motor cars in the world?
Ann Arbor
Lincoln
Lansing
Detroit
Detroit
I'n The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' (1966), Tuco calls Clint Eastwood’s character by this nickname.
a Preacher
b Kid
c Blondie
d Tex
Blondie