MEDIA
"The medium is the message" is a famous concept explaining how the form of a medium embeds itself in the message. Who coined this phrase? 1,000 POINTS if you get it on the first try!!!!!
A) Marshall McDonald
B) Martin Macluhan
C) Marshall McLuhan
D) Martian McLaughlin
C) Marshall McLuhan
Who is the all-time top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history? 1,000 POINTS!!!!!
In classical French pastry making, what is the specific name of the dough used to create traditional French eclairs and profiteroles? TRIPLE POINTS!!!
A) Pâte Sablée
B) Pâte Feuilletée
C) Pâte à Choux
D) Pâte Brisée
C) Pâte à Choux
The mysterious stone statues known as Moai are located on which remote island? 500 POINTS!!!!! If you know the more common name for the island ---> 1,000 POINTS!!!!!
A) Baltra
B) Rapa Nui
C) Viti Levu
D) Bora Bora
B) Rapa Nui - aka Easter Island
Which 1927 silent science-fiction film directed by Fritz Lang is a cornerstone of German Expressionist cinema? 1,000 POINTS!!!!!
A) Metropolis
B) A Trip to the Moon
C) The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari
D) Faust
A) Metropolis
What was the first commercially successful feature-length film to feature synchronized dialogue? DOUBLE POINTS!!
A) The Jazz Singer
B) Metropolis
C) The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
D) The Passion of Joan of Arc
A) The Jazz Singer
Which driver holds the record for the most Grand Prix victories in Formula 1 history? TRIPLE POINTS!!!
Which fundamental cold mother sauce in classical French cuisine is made by creating a stable emulsion of egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, and oil?
A) Hollandaise
B) Mayonnaise
C) Velouté
D) Béarnaise
B) Mayonnaise
In which European country can you visit the cliffside Meteora monasteries? 600 POINTS!!!
A) Italy
B) Bulgaria
C) Croatia
D) Greece
D) Greece
Which 2019 South Korean black comedy thriller directed by Bong Joon-ho made history by winning Best Picture at the Oscars? 600 POINTS!!!!!!
A) Oldboy
B) K-Pop Demon Hunters
C) Parasite
D) Minari
C) Parasite
What was the original name of the social media platform Twitter (now known as "X") when it was first conceived in 2006? TRIPLE POINTS!!!
A) Tweety
B) Chirp
C) Birdfeed
D) Twttr
D) Twttr
Which country won the first-ever Rugby World Cup held in 1987?
What is the name of the traditional, cone-shaped earthenware vessel used in North African cooking to slowly simmer stews? TRIPLE POINTS!!!
A) Cataplana
B) Tajine
C) Donabe
D) Cazuela
B) Tajine
The breathtaking Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, is located in which country? 600 POINTS!!!
A) Argentina
B) Brazil
C) Bolivia
D) Chile
C) Bolivia
Which 2006 Mexican dark fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro is set shortly after the Spanish Civil War? 600 POINTS!!!
A) Cronos
B) Pan's Labyrinth
C) The Devil's Backbone
D) The Shape of Water
B) Pan's Labyrinth
Which social media platform was originally restricted exclusively to college students when it launched in 2004?
Who holds the record for the most stage wins in Tour de France history? DOUBLE POINTS!!
Which flour contains the highest protein content? DOUBLE POINTS!!
A) Cake flour
B) Pastry flour
C) Bread flour
D) Self-raising flour
C) Bread flour
Chefchaouen, the famous city known for its striking, various shades of blue-painted buildings, is in which country? TRIPLE POINTS!!!
A) Morocco
B) Tunisia
C) Egypt
D) South Africa
A) Morocco
Hayao Miyazaki directed which 2001 Japanese animated masterpiece about a girl trapped in a magical spirit world? TRIPLE POINTS!!!
A) My Neighbor Totoro
B) Princess Mononoke
C) Spirited Away
D) Howl's Moving Castle
C) Spirited Away
What does the term "yellow journalism" refer to in media history?
Which female gymnast achieved the first perfect 10.0 at the Olympic Games in 1976 in Montreal? 2,000 POINTS if you can name the sport!!!!!
Uneven Bars (aka Artistic Gymnastics)
Besides the meat, which of the following ingredients is essential for preparing an authentic Vietnamese Phở broth?
A) Lemongrass
B) Black cardamom
C) Star anise
D) Onion
D) Onion
Princess Juliana International Airport, famous for low-altitude flyovers right over a public beach, is located on which island? DOUBLE POINTS if you know the name of the beach!!
A) Aruba
B) Bahamas
C) Mauritius
D) Saint Martin
D) Saint Martin
The famous low-altitude flyovers happen directly over Maho Beach.
Which 2002 Brazilian crime film depicts the rise of organized crime in a suburb of Rio de Janeiro? 2,000 POINTS if you can say the ORIGINAL TITLE in Portuguese!!!!!
A) Central Station
B) I'm Still Here
C) City of God
D) Black Orpheus
C) City of God
Cidade de Deus