PEOPLE
What famous Canadian served as the host for Jeopardy! from 1984 to 2020?.
Alex Trebek. He got his start on a Canadian quiz show called Reach for the Top.
What is the capital city of Spain?
Madrid. Madrid was selected as the Spanish capital because it did not have ties to any nonroyal powers and was therefore neutral.
What Ford sports car is named for a breed of wild horse?
The Ford Mustang. The muscle car debuted in 1964 at the World’s Fair. More than 100,000 sold within four months!
What singer and actress was born Cherilyn Sarkisian in 1946?
Cher.
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of what religion?
Buddhism. The current Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.
What Australian city is famous for the unique architecture of its Opera House?
Sydney. The government held a contest in 1956 to design the structure, and there were over 200 entries.
What body part is also called the patella?
The kneecap. The patella helps keep the bones of the leg in place when bending and straightening the knee.
What is the meaning of the word minuscule?
Tiny. The word derives from the Latin minusculus, meaning “rather small.”
What famous mystery author wrote Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile?
Agatha Christie. She worked as a nurse during World War I before writing her first book.
Where in the continental U.S. is the southernmost point located?.
Key West, Florida.
What coffee brand uses the slogan “Good to the last drop”?
Maxwell House.
Complete the weather superstition: “Red sky at night, sailor’s ______.”
Delight. Science explains that a red sky at night indicates a high-pressure system and usually means good weather will follow.
Starry Night is a painting by what artist?
Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh wrote to his brother about the challenges of painting a landscape at night, as seen in Starry Night.
What flower is the national symbol of England?
The rose. The rose symbol comes from the time of Henry VII and originally represented the Tudor family.
What is the so-called “lead” of a modern pencil made from?
Graphite.
Complete the Elvis song lyric: “You ain’t nothin’ but a _____ ___, cryin’ all the time.”
Hound dog.
Coco Chanel is famous for popularizing what fashion item, sometimes called an LBD?
The little black dress. This classic closet staple debuted in 1926 on the cover of Vogue magazine.
What Chinese landmark is more than 13,000 miles in length?
The Great Wall (of China). The Great Wall was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
What is the national summer sport of Canada?
Lacrosse. The roots of lacrosse are in stickball, a game played by the Algonquian tribe of the St. Lawrence Valley.
What is the study of plant science called?
Botany.