What notable African American invented the first wooden clock (that chimed on the hour),helped create the boundaries for the District of Columbia, and even collaborated with Thomas Jefferson?
What is Benjamin Banneker?
100
In spite of his Italian name and the fact that he frequently plays Italian roles in movies, this actor, born in 1943, is actually Jewish. Who is he?
Who is Robert Deniro?
100
What is the chief food for half the people in the world?
What is rice?
100
Which Indian princess married the English colonist John Rolfe in 1614?
What is Pocohontas?
100
Which flower is the vanilla pod from?
What is orchid?
200
On what piece of territory was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?
What is Breed's Hill?
200
What screen character is the world's fastest ice sculptor and topiary artist?
What is Edward Scissorhands?
200
What is the classic Mexican dish that is typically a green chile covered in cheese and then battered and fried to perfection?
What is Chile Relleno?
200
How did Jack the Ripper famously sign his letters to the police?
What is 'From Hell"
200
What did people in the Middle Ages throw at the bride and groom?
What is eggs?
300
What saved President Grant from being assassinated?
What is taking a box car to Philadelphia instead of going to Ford's Theater?
300
What is the top money-making film of all time which starred a black actor?
What is Beverly Hills Cop?
300
What part of the banana is used to make banana oil?
What is No part. Banana oil, a synthetic compound made with amyl alcohol, is named for its banana-like aroma.
300
What Islamic edifice was built in the city of Agra by Shah Jahan?
What is the Taj Mahal?
300
What was the first hurricane named after a man?
What is hurricane Bob?
400
Which state had foreign embassies until 1845 and where are they located?
What is Texas?
Located in London and Paris.
400
What Marx Brother's name spelled backwards is the name of a daytime talk show host?
What is Harpo's?
400
Gjetost is the national cheese of which country?
What is Norway?
400
What is the name of the woman who helped hide Anne Frank and her family, and at what age did she die?
What is Miep Gies, age 100?
400
Which planet has a day which lasts eight months?
What is Venus?
500
The Interstate Freeway System is a network of freeways that forms a part of the National Highway System of the United States. Who championed its formation?
Who is President Dwight D. Eisenhower?
500
Which Austrian city, home of Mozart, has an annual music festival been held since 1920?
What is Salzburg?
500
Which fruit comes into season towards the end of August, is mostly grown in the north-east and Lake District, and is used in crumbles, chutneys and cheeses?
What is the Damson?
(Similar to a plum)
500
What Cathedral holds the Sancta Camisa, and to whom did it supposedly belong to? (Why is it important?)
What is Chartres Cathedral?
Belonged to the Virgin Mary, and is believed to be the tunic she wore when giving birth to Christ.