History Dates
In which year was Joan of Arc burnt at stake? (with in 10 years)
1431
What is the day after Christmas called?
Boxing Day
Which U.S. city is termed as “City of Angles”?
Los Angeles
Which city did the infamous Jack the Ripper roam?
London
How many hippos are in the classic children's game, "Hungry, Hungry Hippos"?
Four
John F Kennedy was the youngest President of the United States of America how old was he at his inauguration?
43
What is the Japanese sake made from?
Rice
What was the official name of New York before it was known as New York?
New Amsterdam
In the early 20th century, I turned from blue to rose: which artist am I?
Pablo Picasso
With a pair of dice, what roll is known as "snake eyes"?
Two ones
How long did Queen Victoria reign for in years? (with in 5 years)
63
Where was Frida Kahlo born?
Mexico
How many territories does the United States of America have?
5 territories, including Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Marina Islands, and American Samoa.
Who predicted that he would die on 2nd July 1566, and obligingly did?
Nostradamus
What is the main spice in the Hungarian stew called goulash?
paprika
Harvard is the 1st college founded in the United States, in what year was it founded? (with in 10 years)
1636
Where is the original Starry Night by Van Gogh located?
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Which mountain has the highest peak in the USA?
Denali at 6,194 meters.
In medieval Britain, a chandler was a person who made what items?
Candles
If you are a numismatist, what do you collect?
Coins
What year did World War II end?
1945
When is World Literacy Day celebrated? (month is acceptable)
September 8
What states have the most and least population density?
Most: New Jersey 1,215.4 persons per square mile
Least: Alaska 1.3 persons per square mile
Angelo Siciliano was a 97 lb weakling with attitude - who did he become?
Charles Atlas
If herpetology was your hobby, which creatures might you spend hours observing?
Lizards