History Trivia
Which U.S. president died of gastroenteritis while still in office?
Zachary Taylor
Where is the coldest place on Earth?
East Antarctic Plateau
How many degrees are in a circle?
360
What singer was called the “Empress of the Blues”?
Bessie Smith
Which Canadian hockey player is considered to be the greatest of all time?
Wayne Gretzky
In 1215, what doctrine was the first of its kind to establish that a king was not above the tenants of the law?
The Magna Carta
What was America’s first national park?
Yellowstone National Park
How many elements are currently on the periodic table?
118
How many Billboard #1 hits did Elvis have?
18
What type of race is the Tour de France?
Bicycle race
What U.S. woman was appointed as the first woman Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
What state has the longest freshwater shoreline?
Michigan
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
Who was the first “American Idol” winner?
Kelly Clarkson
How often are the Summer Games held?
Every four years
What was the first message sent by morse code?
“What hath God wrought?”
Which country gives students the longest summer holiday?
Italy
How many pounds are in a ton?
2,000
What’s the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
Where was the first Olympics held?
Panathenaic Stadium, Greece
What year was the first Barbie doll released?
1959
How many floors does the Eiffel Tower have?
Three
How many moons does Neptune have?
14
What musician was awarded the first gold record?
Perry Como
Which NBA team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden?
New York Knicks