Cities and Countries that changed their Names
Which city in Ontario was previously known as Berlin?”
Kitchener
Who is the inventor of the noise-reduction system that eliminated the background hiss on recordings?
Ray Dolby
I am the first element on the periodic table.
Hydrogen
What is Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell’s real name?
Roberta Joan Anderson
Which of these foods is not Latin Americain? – Empenadas, Cheviche, Cazuela, Paela
Paella
Which Indian city was formerly known as Bombay?
Mumbai
Which guitar legend is the only person inducted in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The Inventors Hall of Fame?
Les Paul
I am the planet who has the most moons.
Jupiter (67 moons)
This Canadian celebrity started his career as a TV actor. What is Drake’s real name?
Aubrey Drake Graham
A traditional French “Pot au feu” is usually made with which meat?
Beef
Before it adopted its new name in 1935, what was the official name for Iran?
Persia
Which electronic medium was invented by James T. Russel to replace the vinyl record?
CD (Compact Disc)
What must a meteor do in order to become a meteorite?
Hit the Earth’s Surface
What is Jennifer Anniston’s real name?
Jennifer Linn Anastassakis
Oysters Kilpatrick is a dish best associated with which country?
Australia
Which Russian city was formerly known as Leningrad?
Saint Petersburg
Many people contributed to the development of Television (TV), but who is credited with displaying the first moving images on a TV screen?
John Logie Baird
According to the periodic Table of the Elements, what is the symbol used to represent Silver?
Ag
What was boxing legend Mohammed Ali’s name before he converted to Islam?
Cassius Clay
Blinis are stuffed pancakes best associated with which country?
Russia
Which South Asian country was until recently known as Burma?
Myanmar
Which Toronto doctor is credited as the one who discovered Insulin?
(Sir) Frederick Banting
Name the 4 planets located beyond the asteroid belt.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
This English singer and pianist was not born Elton John. What is his birth name?
Reginald Kenneth Dwight
'The lighter way to enjoy chocolate' was an advertising slogan for which Mars product?
Maltesers