American History
Which U.S. president spent the longest time in office? This man served in the office until his death at age 63.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Which ingredient makes bread rise?
Yeast
What August gemstone is primarily an ornamental mineral which exists in a variety of colors such as yellow or white, but is primarily known for being green?
Jade
Which two countries share the world’s longest international border?
Canada and United States
Which country has the cherry blossom as its natural flower?
Japan
The North Star was a 19th-century anti-slavery newspaper founded by what famous abolitionist and formerly enslaved Black American?
Frederick Douglass
Calamari comes from what type of fish?
Squid
Typically, there are four gemstones that are considered "precious." Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and what fourth stone?
Emerald
What is the smallest Country in the world by landmass?
Vatican City
What is the State Flower of California?
California Poppy
According to legend, Delaware gets the nickname "Diamond State" because it was once called "a jewel among the states" by what third U.S. President?
Thomas Jefferson
What are the most popular foods for the grill on Fourth of July?
Burgers (85%)
steak (80%)
hot dogs (79%)
chicken (73%)
What yellow fossilized tree resin with a yellow-ish tint is often used in decorative jewelry? Mosquitoes trapped in it were the key to cloning dinosaurs in the movie “Jurassic Park.”
Amber
In which Country are Cows seen as sacred?
India
Vincent Van Gogh's 1888 famous painting is of what yellow flowers?
Sunflowers
From 2000 to 2008, U.S. "golden" dollar coins were minted with an image of what Shoshone woman who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Sacagawea
What soup is the official state cuisine of Louisiana? This soup includes the Cajun/Creole "holy trinity" of celery, bell pepper, and onions along with stock, shellfish, and a thickener.
Gumbo
The largest of what gemstone variety was found in Uruguay in 2007 and named "The Empress of Uruguay?" It weights two and a half tons.
Ameythyst
What material is The Leaning Tower of Pisa made from?
Wood
Which red Christmas flower came from Mexico?
Poinsettia
Room 214 of what Washington, DC hotel has been converted to "The Scandal Room," with decor that includes newspaper headlines about Richard Nixon's resignation?
The Watergate Hotel
What country did French fries originate from?
Belgium
Which gemstone, one of the 'cardinal gems', is traditionally given as a gift on and used to represent a 40th wedding anniversary?
Ruby
Lake Titicaca is the biggest lake in South America, which 2 countries share it?
Bolivia & Peru
What Rose has the rarest color in the world?
Blue