WWII Trivia
What was the name of the secret project that developed the atomic bombs during World War II?
The Manhattan Project.
What sort of gun was a Sten?
A machine gun.
What is the signature color of the luxury brand Tiffany & Co.?
Tiffany Blue
What is the pen name of the author Samuel Clemens?
Mark Twain
Who is the co-founder of the social media platform Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944?
Operation Overlord
A “Sherman” was a type of what?
A tank.
Who was the queen of ancient Egypt known for her beauty?
Cleopatra
Who wrote the fantasy series “The Lord of the Rings”?
J.R.R. Tolkien
What company is often associated with the slogan “Just Do It”?
Nike
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during most of World War II?
Joseph Stalin.
In which month did the Allies declare “Victory in Europe”?
May.
In which year was the first episode of “The Simpsons” aired?
1989
What city is The Great Gatsby set in?
New York
Who is the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation?
Bill Gates
Which Battle of Britain fighter had the same name as a type of storm?
Hurricane.
What was the name of the German general who was in charge of the Afrika Korps?
Rommel.
Which animated film features a character named Simba?
The Lion King
What is the name of the Wizarding School where most of the Harry Potter series takes place?
Hogwarts
In which year was Apple Inc. founded?
1976
Men over 35 were too old for the draft in the US. True or False?
False, the top age was 45 years old.
Which event brought the United States into the war?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Who is the co-founder of the social media platform Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg
Who is the first ghost to visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
Jacob Marley
What is the world’s largest e-commerce platform?
Amazon