World Geography Trivia
Which US states intersect at the Four Corners Monument?
Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado
What is the proper geographical term for a cluster or chain of islands?
Archipelago
When was the last time the Liberty Bell rang?
In 1846 it rang for George Washington's birthday by request of the Mayor of Philadelphia.
When did Henry Ford's Model T hit the market?
1908. But he wasn't actually the first person to invent the automobile — German Karl Benz patented the first automobile in 1886.
What year did Apple Computer introduce the first iPod?
2001
What is the capital of El Salvador?
San Salvador
Which Asian country is home to the Shaolin Temple, the Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City?
China
Who led the first land expedition to the Pacific Coast?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
Who was captain of the Titanic when it sank on April 15, 1912?
Edward Smith
What's the call sign of the president's helicopter?
Marine One
Where will you find the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers: Europe, Asia, or Australia?
Asia
What country is known as "Land of a Thousand Lakes"?
Finland
What started the great Chicago fire?
It's unknown, although rumors at the time involved a cow knocking over a lantern in a barn.
Who was the first president to receive a Secret Service code name?
President Harry Truman, who was called "General."
What was the name of the hurricane that devastated New Orleans in 2005?
Katrina
Which US state is known as “the Old Line State”?
Maryland
Which sea is the world's smallest and shallowest sea?
Sea of Azov
When was the first U.S. dollar printed?
1862 (it was minted in 1794)
Two sets of fathers and sons have served as presidents. What are their names?
Two sets of fathers and sons have served as presidents. What are their names?
Which state has the geographical center of the U.S. population (approximated in the 2020 census)?
Missouri
(About 9 miles outside of Hartville, MO)
What is the largest active volcano on Earth?
Mauna Loa
What is the second-largest island in the world and is part of Indonesia?
New Guinea
Who's portrait was on the first dollar bill?
Salmon P. Chase, the Secretary of the Treasury during the Civil War.
Which branch of the military did President John F. Kennedy serve in?
The United States Navy.
What sports organization did Senator George Mitchell investigate after hearing rumors of athletes using steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs?
Major League Baseball