US Nick-Names
Two states have this nickname: 'The Mother of Presidents'. Name one.
Answer: Virginia
Virginia is perhaps the most historic of all the 50 states. Some of the most important events in American history took place there. Some of the greatest battles of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars were fought there as well. Eight presidents were born in Virginia and seven born in Ohio. William Henry Harrison was born in Virginia and raised in Ohio.
What is the name of Abraham and Sarah's son?
Answer: Isaac
Part of the story of Isaac can be found in Genesis 21. Isaac was the only son of Abraham and Sarah. Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 years old. Isaac married Rebekah, and they had two children, Esau and Jacob.
Begun by the annexation of Texas by the USA, what was the war between the USA and Mexico called?
Answer: Mexican-American War
In 1835, Texas revolted against Mexican rule. After various battles, Mexico launched a campaign in which Mexican President Santa Anna (Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) led his army into Texas to crush their army. They captured the Alamo, killing almost all of the garrison, although they suffered many casualties. After chasing the rest of the Texas army led by Samuel Houston, Santa Anna was defeated by the Texans, who gave no quarter, yelling their famous cry, "Remember the Alamo!" This revolt ended in 1836 with the defeat and capture of Santa Anna.
Me and Bobby McGee were "busted flat in"?
Answer: Baton Rouge
"Me and Bobby McGee", written by Kris Kristoferson, had the opening lines "Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waiting for a train". Incidentally, this song was Janis Joplin's only Number One hits, reaching the top of the charts one month after her death.
Super + ? = Caped comic book crusader
Answer: Hero
Superheroes were originally popularized by comic books where characters with certain super human qualities worked towards helping ordinary people. They generally tended to be depicted in costumes which had attached capes.
What state is known as 'The Beaver State'?
Answer: Oregon
Oregon has nearly a fourth of the nation's timber, and leads in lumber production. The rugged beauty of Oregon's mountains, seacoast, and forest lands attracts more than 5,000,000 tourists a year.
How tall was Goliath (according the the KJV; found in 1 Samuel 17:4)?
Answer: 6 cubits and a span
Goliath was 6 cubits and a span, which is 9 feet, 9 inches tall. A cubit is about 19 inches. He was killed by David. Goliath was a Philistine, and David was a Jew. David slung a stone with his slingshot and stunned him, then made sure he was dead by chopping his head off with a sword.
The Cuban War of Independence and the Philippine Revolution, along with other issues, sparked a war between the USA and which country?
Answer: Spain
America had long been interested in Spain's possessions in the Caribbean. Many Americans wanted the country to help the Cubans in their struggle, but the straw that broke the camel's back was the sinking of the USS Maine at Havana. No one knows the true cause, but popular belief in the US, fed by propaganda from the press, decided that Spain was behind the sinking.
Johnny Cash sang a song about a Native American who joined the Marines during World War II, and was one of the soldiers who raised the flag at Iwo Jima. What was that Marine's name?
Answer: Ira Hayes
Ira Hayes was a Pima Indian who fought with the American Marines during World War II. He helped raise the Stars and Stripes on the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima. He was then shipped back to the USA where he was regarded as a hero, was wined and dined, and travelled the country helping to sell war bonds.
Super + ? = Successful and famous movie actor or sports personality
Answer: Star
A superstar is a prominent member of the sports fraternity or movie world with a wide appeal among the general public.
What state's nick-name is 'The Badger State'?
Answer: Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a Midwestern state that has long been famous for its dairy products. Thousands of herds of cattle graze on the rich, green pastures of the rolling Wisconsin countryside.
Who baptized Jesus?
Answer: John the Baptist
Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, His cousin. John the Baptist first objected, saying that Jesus should baptize him, not the other way around. After Jesus was baptized, God came down in the the form of a dove, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (Luke 3:12-22)
Which war, fought on islands in the west Pacific Ocean, lasted from 1899 to 1902, and was caused by a fundamental disagreement between the USA and revolutionaries?
A) Uncle Sam-Philippine War
B) War over Manila
C) Indonesian-American War
D) Philippine-American War
Answer: Philippine-American War
Which Country superstar is missing from the following? Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and __________?
Answer: Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings. Waylon and the other three superstars formed the Country Super Group "The Highwayman" in 1985 with the hits "Highwayman" and "Desperados Waiting for a Train" contained in their first album.
Super + ? = Overseer
Answer: Visor
Other synonyms for supervisor include inspector, manager and controller.
The Natural State is the nickname of what state?
Answer: Arkansas
Arkansas is the warmest state in its region. The state gets its nick-name from its many factories, farms, and mines amid rich natural resources. It is also known as the Land of Opportunity.
How many apostles of Jesus were at the Last Supper?
Answer: 12
The twelve original apostles of Jesus were: Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Nathanael A.K.A. Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, another James, Lebbeus A.K.A. Thaddeus, Simon, and Judas. This can be found in Luke 6:12-49.
World War I had many causes, but which was the immediate trigger?
A) Assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand
B)Death of Winston Churchill
C) Assassination of Serbian Archduke Florimund
D)Death of Franz Joseph I
Answer: Assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand
Billy Ray Cyrus sang "Where am I going to live when I get _________?
Answer: Home
From Billy Ray Cyrus' hit "Where am I Going to Live When I Get Home?"
Super + ? = Speed greater than that of sound
Answer: Sonic
The word hypersonic is used to describe a rate of travel that is five times faster than the speed of sound.
What state is known as the 'Flickertail State'?
Answer: North Dakota
North Dakota is the most agriculture centered state in our nation. About 65 out of every 100 people live and work on a farm.
In the New Testament, people began to call Saul by a different name. What is it?
Answer: Paul
When he was called Saul, he was a very bad man, and he killed Christians. God suddenly made a very bright light flash around him, causing him to go blind. This is when God spoke to him. He told him to go to the city, and there he would be given further instructions.
True or False:
Globally, World War II caused more deaths than any other war.
Answer: True
The casualty statistics vary greatly, but approximately 60 million people in the world were killed or died as a result of the war, including civilian deaths. The Soviet Union, with an estimated 25 million dead and China, with at least 10 million dead, suffered the heaviest losses.
Where did Marty Robbins find his true love Felina?
Answer: El Paso
Marty Robbins found his true love in the "West Texas town of El Paso". "El Paso" was one of his famous Gunfighter ballads.
Super + ? = To write on the upper part of a letter
Answer: Scribe
Superscribe can also mean to write, a name or address for instance, on the top or outside of something.
'The Last Frontier' is the nick-name of what state?
Answer: Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the U.S.
What Bible character is known for long hair which made him strong?
Answer: Samson
Samson was a very strong man. One night, Delilah came and cut it short so he would not be strong. This is found in Judges 15:9-16:21.
The Korean War began largely as a result of unresolved issues from World War II. Part of the reason was because two Allied countries decided to control Korea, split into two zones. Which two countries were these?
A) China and United States
B) Soviet Union and Britain
C) Soviet Union and United States
D) Soviet Union and China
Answer: Soviet Union and United States
In the Johnny Cash song, what did Bill's mother tell him not to take to town?
Answer: His guns
The title of the song was "Don't Take Your Guns to Town".
Super + ? = To lay over something else
Answer: Pose & impose
In geometry, superposing two figures should result in all the sides and edges coinciding. Superimposing one figure over another usually means that the one underneath can still be seen.
What is 'The Wolverine State'?
Answer: Michigan
Michigan is an important industrial, mining, farming, and tourist state in the Great Lakes region of the Midwest. It is also the leading state in food processing and steel production.
Which of these was NOT thrown in the fiery furnace?
Abednego, Shadrach, Cadillac, Meshach
Answer: Cadillac
These men were thrown in the fiery furnace because they followed God. The furnace was so hot that it instantly killed the guards that threw them in. A few minutes later, someone looked in, and saw 4 men in there. The fourth one is sometimes thought to be Jesus. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego walked out without a scratch or burn on them.
Which war in south east Asia, stemming from the Indochina War and the Cold War, saw heavy U.S. involvement?
A) Cambodian War
B) Vietnam War
C) Thai War
D) Laos War
Answer: Vietnam War
Like the Korean War, the Vietnam War stemmed from other wars - the Cold War and the Indochina Wars. Also like the Korean War, the Vietnam War was mainly a battle within a country. Unlike the Korean War, though, the Vietnam War was part of other wars and was really a civil war where communist North Vietnam fought against non-communist South Vietnam. Both sides were supported by other countries.
What did Johnny Paycheck want to tell his boss when he said "Take this job and ________"?
Answer: Shove it
"Take this Job and Shove it" was a big hit for Johnny Paycheck which earned him a reputation (deservedly so) as a rebel.
Super + ? = An influential country in world affairs
Answer: Power
During the years of the Cold War, the United States of America and the Soviet Union were regarded as the two main superpowers in the world and competed with each other for supremacy in every field.
What is the state that matches this nick-name, 'The Gopher State'?
***Double Points***
Answer: Minnesota
Minnesota is one of the food producing states in the U.S. It is usually called the Gopher state because many gophers usually live on its prairies.
Who was swallowed by a "big fish"?
Answer: Jonah
God wanted Jonah to go to Nineveh to preach to all the wicked people there, but Jonah did not want to go. He went to Joppa and got on a ship, thinking that God wouldn't see him. God saw him, and sent a big storm, which made the crew think it was about to sink.
A war, begun in 2001 as Operation Enduring Freedom, was fought primarily in which country, in which the USA took part?
A) Afghanistan
B) Kyrgystan
C) Turkmenistan
D) Turkey
Answer: Afghanistan
The United States and other countries invaded Afghanistan with the intent of nullifying Al-Qaeda, an Islamic group, defined by many countries as a terrorist organization, and dismantling the Taliban. One of the direct triggers of the launch of the operation was the September 11 attacks by Al-Qaeda on two major US cities and their surrounding areas, New York City and Washington D.C. The next month, on October 7, 2001, Afghanistan was entered by troops of the United States, British, French, and Australian armies.
C. W. Mcall had a huge hit with "Convoy" which was made into a successful film starring Kris Kristofferson. What was Kristofferson's CB name?
Answer: Rubber Duck
The very start of the song gives the answer "Uh, Breaker One-Nine, this here's the Rubber Duck".
Super + ? = Paranormal
Answer: Natural
The word supernatural is used to describe any thing or event which cannot be explained by the regular laws of science and logic.
What is 'The Hoosier State'?
Answer: Indiana
Indiana is one of the leading states in farming and manufacturing. It has small space but a very large population.
Who does the Bible describe as God's chosen people?
Answer: Israelites
The Israelites are God's chosen people. He stated that in the Old Testament, in Deuteronomy 7:6.
A country in the Middle East was invaded by the USA and various allies in March 2003. Which country, allegedly possessing and developing weapons of mass destruction, was it?
A) Iran
B) Yemen
C) Israel
D) Iraq
Answer: Iraq
The Iraq War began by an invasion led by the US, then continued on as a rebellion rose against the then newly established government of Iraq. Based on allegations that Iraq was manufacturing weapons of mass destruction, the countries suddenly invaded Iraq on March 20, 2003. In the course of the war, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was executed, and Iraq experienced vast political changes.
Fill in the blank "What made ________ famous has made a loser out of me"
Answer: Milwaukee
Milwaukee has been named "The Beer Capital of the World". Apart from the fact that some of the most famous American beers are brewed in Milwaukee, it was the massive shipments of Schlitz beer to Chicago straight after the great fire in 1871 that coined the phrase "The beer that made Milwaukee famous". Hence the title of this classic song.
Super + ? = Large store which sells food and other household related items
Answer: Market
The first supermarket is considered to be the King Kullen store opened by Michael Cullen in what was formerly a garage in Queens, New York City. While the concept of a self service grocery store already existed prior to this, the King Kullen store originated the concept of separate food departments and lower prices achieved by economies of scale.
What is 'The Hawkeye State'?
Answer: Iowa
Iowa is a very good farming state. It has about a fourth of the richest farmland in The United States of America.
Who discovered Jesus was missing from the tomb on the third day after He had been buried?
Answer: Mary Magdalene
On Easter Sunday, Mary Magdalene and another woman went to Jesus's tomb to put spices on His dead body. When they reached the tomb, they found that the stone had been rolled away. They thought that someone had stolen His body, but saw an angel at the door of the tomb.
The death of which leader led to the end of a revolution in Libya, a conflict in which the USA was a part?
A) Abdurrahim El-Keib
B) King Idris
C) Gaddafi
D) Osama al-Juwaili
Answer: Gaddafi
Muammar al-Qaddafi was a Libyan military leader famous for deposing Kind Idris, the previous Libyan ruler, and ruled from 1969 till 2011, despite ruling under the title of "Brother Leader" from 1977 till his death in 2011.
Which famous Superstar started his singing career with The New Christy Minstrels and then went on to form The First Edition?
Answer: Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers started his career with The New Christy Minstrels in 1966 but then went on to form Kenny Rogers and the First Edition in 1967.
Super + ? = Strong adhesive
Answer: Glue
Super glue is composed of a chemical compound called cyanoacrylate. While these are strong adhesives, they typically have a short shelf life of around a year.