Music
Which male singer was once a champion bareback rider?
George Strait, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Chris Ledoux
Answer: Chris Ledoux
This "Buckeye State" capital was founded in 1812, and named after a famous explorer.
Answer: Columbus, Ohio
Named after Christopher Columbus, the capital of Ohio is right in the middle of the state. It was established at the merging point of the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers. Columbus is home to the Columbus Crew soccer team, and the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team.
The landmark civil-rights case, Brown vs. Board of Education, originated from what state?
Answer: Kansas
In Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, the Supreme Court rules unanimously that racial segregation violates the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
Who played a key role in preventing Adonijah from becoming king and made certain Solomon replaced David as ruler of Israel? (1 Kings 1:1-52)
Answer: Nathan
Nathan joined forces with Bathsheba to ensure her son Solomon would become king over Adonijah, according to the first chapter of 1 Kings.
Why do many people vomit after heavy drinking?
Anaphylaxis, Enuresis, Prion disease, Alcohol poisoning
Answer: Alcohol poisoning
Vomiting is the body's way of protecting itself once the drinker has drunk too much alcohol. Alcohol is a mild poison that slows the speed of messages along the nervous system. This is the reason that people may have problems walking and talking correctly and have slow reaction times.
Which country music singer played the main act in Pure Country?
Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Clay Walker, George Strait
Answer: George Strait
This state's capital is often confused with the state's best known cities of Reno and Las Vegas.
Answer: Carson City, Nevada
Carson City is named after Kit Carson, an American frontiersman who helped open settlements in the west. The city became officially recognized as Nevada's capital city in 1864 during the Civil War. A lot of people believe that Las Vegas or Reno are the state capitals, partly because both cities are larger in size than Carson City, and because of Las Vegas' many famous casinos.
What year was the infamous San Francisco earthquake?
Answer: 1906
The Great Earthquake of 1906 killed 2500 people.
Who was Leah's handmaid and ended up giving birth to two sons who each became a founder of one of Israel's Twelve Tribes? (Genesis 30:9-12).
Answer: Zilpah
Zilpah was given to Jacob as a wife and bore him two sons, Gad and Asher, according to Genesis 30:9-12. Scripture records that Leah's father Laban had given Zilpah to her as an aide, as per Genesis 29:24. Little else is known about her. However, according to Wikipedia, Jewish tradition has it that Zilpah was buried in Tomb of the Matriarchs in Tiberias.
What health issue is indicated if you are experiencing "coffee-ground" emesis?
Epilepsy, Ulcer, Coffee allergy, Osteoporosis
Answer: Ulcer
"Coffee-ground" emesis is the term used for when someone has episodes of vomiting that resembles used coffee grounds. The most common cause is an ulcer in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine. The ulcer, which is an open sore, leaks blood into the stomach causing nausea. The gastric juices mix with the iron in the blood, oxidizing it, and causing it to turn dark brown.
Which female artist sings 'A Little Gasoline'?
Faith Hill, Terri Clark, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood
Answer: Terri Clark
The state's capital marked on the map is the only United States capital to be named after a foreign entity. It was so named in the hope that European settlers would be drawn to the area. What capital is this?
Answer: Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, North Dakota was originally a settlement founded in an area trekked by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was renamed in 1873 in honor of Otto von Bismarck. Bismarck became the capital of North Dakota in 1889.
How many states joined the Union in the 20th century?
Answer: 5
Oklahoma was the first of the century in 1907. New Mexico and Arizona in 1912. Alaska and Hawaii in 1959.
Who actually had a donkey speak to him, according to Numbers 22:21-41?
Answer: Balaam
According to Numbers 22:21-41, a donkey owned by Balaam started speaking to him when he was beating the helpless animal. Scripture states that after the donkey spoke, Balaam saw an angel of the Lord standing in the road with his sword drawn. Apparently the reason Balaam beat the donkey was the fact it saw the angel and refused to proceed. Balaam, at the time, did not see the angel and took his anger out on the helpless donkey.
What is the proper term for vomiting blood?
Answer: Hematemesis
Hematemesis is the proper term for the vomiting of blood. The color of the vomit is dependent upon the amount of blood, the freshness of the blood and the stomach contents at the time the blood is vomited. Fresh blood will come out bright red, while older blood often becomes a brownish-red color.
Which country and pop singer sang 'Home ain't where his heart is any more'?
Shania Twain, Leanne Rimes, Faith Hill, Dixie Chicks
Answer: Shania Twain
Founded in 1839, this state capital is only the fourth largest city in its state. It is however, the second largest state capital by population in the country.
Answer: Austin, Texas
Austin is named after Stephen F. Austin, whose name is also the name of a college. Since 1987, "South by Southwest" media festivals are held annually in Austin. Like many other state capitals, Austin is not the most populous cities in their respective states.
Which census declared that US population had reached 100 million?
Answer: 1920
In 1787 the Constitution mandated a decennial census as a mechanism to determine the number of representatives each state would have in the House of Representatives. The first census, in 1790, found that the population was 3.9 million people.
An orphan Jewish girl by the name of Hadassah rose to become queen of Persia. What was her six-letter name when she served as queen?
Answer: Esther
Queen Esther played a key role in saving the Jewish people from mass genocide in a diabolical scheme spearheaded by Haman, according to the book of Esther. Hadassah is the original name of Queen Esther, as per Esther 2:7. The passage in the NIV Bible states: "Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother.
What is a Jew's harp?
Answer: A musical instrument
The Jew's harp is a musical instrument, dating back to ancient times. It is known by a number of different names, but in English it is most often called called a Jew's harp, or mouth harp. It consists of a vibrating reed and a frame, most often made of metal, which produces a twangy sound.
True or False.George Strait doesn't ride horses.
Answer: false
This next city is the largest city in its state. It is also considered one of the main epicenters for insurance companies in the United States.
Answer: Des Moines, Iowa
Many insurance companies are headquartered in Des Moines, but several other companies also have home bases there. The first caucuses during presidential campaigns are held in Des Moines, Iowa, and many candidates prefer to have their headquarters there while campaigning for the presidency.
What medical breakthrough occurred in 1955?
Answer: Polio vaccine
The polio vaccine, developed by microbiologist Jonas Salk, is declared safe for use. Just three years prior, polio had stricken over 50,000 Americans.
Which Old Testament figure appeared on the Mount of Transfiguration with Jesus and Moses, according to Luke 9:7-8?
Answer: Elijah
Elijah is the correct answer. The events on Mount Transfiguration are recorded in the seventeenth chapter of Matthew, the ninth chapter of Mark and the ninth chapter of Luke. According to Scripture, Peter, James and John were with Jesus when Elijah and Moses appeared in their midst.
What sort of things spin around in an orrery?
Answer: planets
An orrery is a model of the solar system that depicts the planets' revolutions. It represents how long it takes a planet to spin around the Sun relative to the other planets. There have been orreries as far back as ancient times, such as one dated back to 150 BC showing the Sun, Moon, and the five known planets at the time.
Who duets with Ricky Van Shelton in the song 'Rockin' Years'?
Answer: Dolly Parton
Established in 1864, this city started out during the gold rush as a simple gold camp.
Answer: Helena, Montana
The wealth brought about by the gold helped in establishing Helena as the state capital. The gold rush wealth that flooded through the area also led to its iconic Victorian architecture, and the increase in the number of millionaires who lived in the area. Helena is one of the least populous state capitals in the country, despite the state's size.
When did the first Walmart open?
Answer: 1962
After 17 years of operating franchise retail stores, Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart Discount City in 1962. The company flourished, went public (1970), and became (1991) America's largest retailer-a multibillion dollar business that made him one of the world's richest people.
Who made an axhead float when it became lost in the Jordan River while a number of prophets were cutting trees along the river banks? (2 Kings 6:1-6)
Answer: Elisha
The story of the floating axhead appears in 2 Kings 6:1-7. In a nutshell, Elisha and a group of prophets were cutting trees along the Jordan River to build a new place to live when suddenly an axhead fell into the water. The prophet who lost the axhead was apparently filled with distress as it was borrowed.
What is another name for the Japanese fighting fish?
Answer: beta
Putting two of these male fish together in a tank would result in their fighting to the death. These fish are also called Siamese fighting fish. The actual name for this fish is Betta Splendens. The second t is often dropped when talking about the fish.
Who sings 'Seminole Wind'?
Answer: John Anderson
This capital city was named by two brothers from New York, who named it after the town they lived in. It became its state's capital in 1859, although there was much dissent from many people living in surrounding cities.
Answer: Lansing, Michigan
Ann Arbor was just one of many cities that campaigned for the honor of being Michigan's capital, and because of this, no one could agree on which city it should be given to. Because of the frustration involved in the choosing the right city, the Michigan House of Representatives voted to make Lansing the capital privately.
When American Charles Lindbergh made aviation history by flying non-stop solo across the Atlantic Ocean, where did he land?
Answer: Paris
Cheers greet the Spirit of St. Louis when Charles Lindbergh lands this plane in Paris. It is the first nonstop solo transatlantic flight in the history of aviation. Lindbergh flew 3,600 miles in over 33 hours, forsaking a radio for additional gasoline.
Which one is described in Genesis 10:9 as a mighty hunter while tradition has it he was one of the driving forces behind construction of the Tower of Babel?
Answer: Nimrod
According to Scripture, the father of Nimrod was Cush. Nimrod was also a grandson of Ham and a great-grandson of Noah. Genesis 10:9 describes him as "a mighty hunter before the LORD". According to Wikipedia, tradition has it Nimrod was the leader of the group of people who built the Tower of Babel.
What job listed below would work with CODs?
Answer: postman
COD, cash on delivery or collect on delivery. COD also stands for Cause of Death, but none of the jobs listed here would deal with that.
Which band has a cd titled 'Simple Man'?Hint
Restless Heart, Charlie Daniels Band, Confederate Railroad
Answer: Charlie Daniels Band
Founded in 1856 after a president of the United States, this state capital is the home of the Cornhuskers. Way city and state is home to this Big Ten school?
Answer: Lincoln, Nebraska
Until 1869, Lincoln was known as Lancaster, a township of a few hundred people. The same year it was renamed, it became the state capital of Nebraska. Also in 1869, the University of Nebraska was founded in Lincoln.
The Boston Marathon began in 1896. When did the New York Marathon begin?
Answer: 1970
126 runners showed up for the first New York Marathon and ran around Central Park four times.
Who was the wife of Haman, the man who had a diabolical scheme to kill all the Jews in Persia? (Esther 5:10
Answer: Zeresh
According to Scripture, Haman's wife was Zeresh. She was the mother of ten sons, as per Esther 9:9-10. Their names were Parshandatha, Poratha, Parmashta, Dalphon, Aspatha, Adalia, Aridatha, Arisai, Aridai and Vaizatha. According to Scripture, all ten sons were executed with Haman after his scheme to kill the Jews was thwarted by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai.
Red blood cells are needed for people to survive. What is a function of red blood cells?
Answer: Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried by red blood cells during gaseous exchange. The liver produces bile. Red cells do not produce hormones or carry saliva. The abbreviation for red blood cells is RBC.
Which 2 country singers sing 'Murder on Music Row'?
Answer: George Strait and Alan Jackson
This capital city was founded in 1842 along the banks of the Willamette River. What city is the third largest city in its state?
Answer: Salem, Oregon
Salem became the official state capital of Oregon in 1859, when Oregon was admitted into the Union. For six years, Salem was the capital of the entire Oregon Territory. When Oregon gained statehood, the Oregon Territory was dissolved, and the remaining territories became known as the Washington Territory.
Who is Theodore Geisel, author of children's books, better known as?
Answer: Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel, 1904-91, American author and illustrator of children's {books;} b. Springfield, Mass. His books blend whimsy, zany humor, catchy verse, and outlandish illustrations. His style is evidenced in Horton Hears a Who (1954), The Cat in the Hat (1957), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957), and Green Eggs and Ham (1960).
What's the name of the woman who was raised from the dead at Joppa by one of the Twelve Disciples, as per Acts 9:36-43?
Answer: Dorcas
Tabitha was also known as Dorcas. According to Acts 9:36-42, she was raised from the dead by Peter, one of the original 12 Disciples. She lived in Joppa. The community is now known as Jaffa and is part of Tel Aviv, on the Mediterranean Sea. Scripture states Dorcas/Tabitha was "always doing good and helping the poor." In different places in the Bible, helping the poor is pointed out as a strong virtue. In Acts 10:2, for example, Cornelius, a Roman centurion who was also a Christian believer, is described as "giving generously" to those in need.
Yellow fever, malaria and dengue are diseases carried by which of these?
Rats, Cockroaches, Mosquitoes, Pigeons
Answer: Mosquitoes
There are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes all over the planet. Some of them are responsible for the transmission of these diseases, for example, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
Finish the rest of this song title sung by George Strait. Easy Come
Answer: Easy Go
This state capital was incorporated in 1854, where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet. What capital, marked on the map, is one of the two cities known as the "Twin Cities?"
Answer: St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul and Minneapolis comprise the "Twin Cities" of Minnesota. The cities lie on opposite sides of the Mississippi River. St. Paul is located in the smallest county in the state of Minnesota, Ramsey County, which is also the most heavily populated county in the state.
What does the 26th Amendment, adopted in 1971, address?
Answer: Voting Age
The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
What disciple with a six-letter name was the brother of Peter? (Matthew 4:18)
Answer: Andrew
Andrew, of course, is the correct answer. According to John 1:44, they were both from Bethsaida, a fishing community on the Sea of Galilee. Although they were brothers, Scripture indicates they were direct opposites. Peter was brash and bold while Andrew was apparently mild mannered and subdued. If Peter was a Lamborghini, Andrew would be a Volkswagen Bug, it seems.
The leaves of this maple tree are yellow because of the presence of what class of chemicals in the leaves?
Carotenoids, Xanthoids, Chlorophylls, Nitrates
Answer: Carotenoids
During the growing season, most leaves appear green due to the presence of chlorophyll in their chloroplasts, where the process of photosynthesis produces carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water. In late summer, chlorophyll replacement slows down, and the color of other chemicals in the leaves can be seen in place of the green. Carotenoids (yellow to orange in color) are also present in chloroplasts, where they absorb solar energy for photosynthesis and prevent photo-damage of chlorophyll. Humans can convert some carotenoids to retinal (a form of Vitamin A), and they are also useful as antioxidants.