The Ancient World
How many wonders of the ancient world are there?
7
These ancient wonders are Colossus of Rhodes, Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and Lighthouse of Alexandria. Of these wonders, 4 were destroyed by earthquake, 2 were destroyed by fire, and 1 is still standing.
Who was the longest-reigning British monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II
Between 1952 and 2022, Elizabeth II was the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, making her the longest serving British monarch in history. She was succeeded by her son Charles III following her death on September 8, 2022
What vegetable is said to be good for your eyesight?
Carrots
While it is not entirely true that carrots improve your eyesight; they do have vitamin A which can help keep your eyes healthy and prevent infection
'Brown Eyed Girl’ is by which singer-songwriter?
Van Morrison
Written by Morrison and recorded in March 1967, it was released as a single in June of the same year on the Bang label, peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Legend has it when a British captain asked him to surrender in 1779, he replied, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
Jones was a Scottish-born naval commander, is often referred to as the "Father of the American Navy". He served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and was known for his bravery against the British in the North Sea
Which actress played the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in the 1963 film, Cleopatra?
Elizabeth Taylor
At the time of its release in 1963, Cleopatra was the most expensive movie ever made, with the budget growing to $44 million.
what famous boxer created his own type of grill?
George Foreman
Foreman wanted a way to reduce the fat content of hamburgers and other meats by draining away the fat into a separate reservoir.
What brand's name is an abbreviation of two states in which some of their original potato fields were located?
Ore-Ida
The company's name is a syllabic abbreviation of the first few letters of Oregon and Idaho and the original logo consisted of the outlines of Oregon and Idaho with Ore-Ida superimposed in italicized letters.
Which song was Simon and Garfunkel's first number one single in the United States?
The Sound of Silence
The released single had been remixed, with drums, bass, and electric guitar added to the original recording.
This is a Wisconsin native that proposed a design for a 528-story office building
Frank Lloyd Wright
Wright Sr. was an American architect, writer, educator, and designer who was a leader of the Prairie school of architecture. Over his 70-year career, Wright designed more than 1,000 structures, including 532 that were built. He's known for his unorthodox and controversial style, and the American Institute of Architects named him "the greatest American architect of all time"
What popular board game originated in India
Chess
The first chess pieces were divided like the military into infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots.
Who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
Earhart is probably the most famous female pilot in aviation history, an accolade due both to her aviation career and to her mysterious disappearance. On May 20-21, 1932, Earhart became the first woman, and the second person after Charles Lindbergh, to fly nonstop and solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Introduced in 1927, what powdered drink mix is the official state soft drink of Nebraska, where it was invented?
Kool-Aid
Kool-aid was developed by Edwin Perkins in Hastings, Nebraska in 1927, Perkins discovered a way to remove the liquid from Fruit Smack, leaving only a powder; this powder was named Kool-Aid.
True or False?
The E. In Be E. King does not stand for anything.
False
The "E" in Ben E. King's stage name stands for "Earl", which was his middle name, Benjamin Earl Nelson.
This Actor, who sadly passed last year, has played roles such as Mr. Mertle, Admiral James Greer, and Darth Vader
James Earl Jones
Known for his deep, authoritative voice. He was a pioneer for Black actors in Hollywood, creating characters that defied stereotypes.
What was the Roman Colosseum mainly used for?
Gladitor Fights
Other uses include entertainment, animal hunts, and even mock naval battles,
Who wrote the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
Mark Twain
This 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. The story is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived.
Poutine, often referred to as Canada's national dish, consists of french fries, gravy, and what other ingredient?
Cheese curds!
Poutine is a dish of french fries and cheese curds topped with a brown gravy. It emerged in Quebec in the late 1950s in the Centre-du-Québec region, though its exact origins are uncertain, and there are several competing claims regarding its invention.
As well as ‘Moonraker’ and ‘Diamonds Are Forever’, which other James Bond film did Shirley Bassey record the theme song for in 1964?
Goldfinger
The song would go on to become Bassey's only US Top 40 hit
This filmmaker produced the 1972 film, The Godfather
Francis Ford Coppola
Coppola is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and composer who has worked in film for over 60 years. Coppola is considered a leader of New Hollywood and one of the greatest directors ever.
Why is the leaning tower of piza leaning?
The leaning was caused by the uneven settling of the building's foundations in the soft ground
Which scientist discovered radium and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
Curie won a Nobel Prize in Physics as well as one in
Chemistry. She is the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice.
What is the unit of measurement of the spiciness of a food?
Scoville
The Scoville scale is a measurement of the pungency (spiciness or "heat") of chili peppers and other substances, measured in Scoville heat units (SHU). It's based on the concentration of capsaicinoids, with capsaicin being the primary component.
In what year was the first Woodstock festival?
1969
On August 15, 1969, nearly half a million people came together for a celebration of peace, music and love on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, New York, 40 miles southwest of the town of Woodstock
This Actress had a show named after herself all about a woman working as an accociatve produce of an evening newscast
Mary Tyler Moore
The show help expand the public eye to a womans role in the work place and It won 29 Emmys, including outstanding comedy series, and outstanding lead comedy actress.