World History
What ancient civilization is known for building the Great Pyramids of Giza?
A. Mayans B. Mexicans
C. Aztec D. Egyptians
D. Egyptians
To consider a band as a Big Band what is the minimum number of musicians to be needed?
A. 11 B. 21
C. 12 D. 10
D. 10
In Disney's "The Little Mermaid," who is the ruler of the underwater kingdom?
A. King Triton B. Zeus
C. King Kong D. Mufasa
A. King Triton
In which country was the sport of curling invented?
A. Scotland B. Canada
C. Sweden D. Norway
A. Scotland
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
A. Mercury B. Pluto
C. Venus D. Mars
A. Mercury
Which country did the french fries originate from?
A. France B. USA
C. UK D. Belgium
D. Belgium
Greenland was a colony of which country until 1981?
A. England B. Denmark
C. France D. South Africa
B. Denmark
In an Orchestra, which is the largest brass section instrument?
A. Trumpet B. Tenor
C. French horns D. Tuba
D. Tuba
What year did Disneyland open?
A. 1955 B. 1960
C. 1965 D. 1950
A. 1955
Who is the only player in NFL history to win five Super Bowl MVP awards as of 2021?
A. Joe Montana B. Bart Starr
C. Terry Bradshaw D. Tom Brady
D. Tom Brady
What is the normal pH level of the human blood?
A. 7.40 B. 6.0
C. 13.5 D. 8.0
A. 7.40
Which food never rots and doesn’t require preservatives to keep fresh?
A. Tea B. Honey C. Peanuts D. Oats
B. Honey
Julius Caesar was assassinated on 15 March 44 BC, a date now often known by what term?
A. Ramadan B. Debunking Day
C. Memento Mori D. Ides of March
D. Ides of March
Who originally recorded the classic ballad I Will Always Love You in 1973?
A. Dolly Parton B. Whitney Houston
C. Kenny Rogers D. LeAnn Rimes
A. Dolly Parton
What is the name of Wendy’s dog in Peter Pan?
A. Nana B. Chance
C. Marley D. Rufio
A. Nana
Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam tennis titles won in the Open Era?
A. Roger Federer – 20 titles
B. Rafael Nadal – 20 titles
C. Novak Djokovic – 20 titles
D. Margaret Court – 24 titles
D. Margaret Court – 24 titles
What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
A. Go B. G
C. Ag D. Au
D. Au
Which food contains the most calories per gram?
A. Chocolate B. Chia seeds
C. Avocado D. Pistachio
C. Avocado
What empire was founded by Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire in history?
A. Mongol Empire B. Indian Empire
C. British Empire D. Persian Empire
A. Mongol Empire
Name the all-time bestselling movie soundtrack?
A. The Bodyguard B. The Sound of Music
C. Tarzan D. Singing in the Rain
A. The Bodyguard
Who was Bambi's rabbit pal?
A. Thumper B. Peter
C. Fiver D. Rick
A. Thumper
Who holds the record for the most NBA championships won?
A. Bill Russell B. Sam Jones
C. K. C. Jones D. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
A. Bill Russell
What is the rarest blood type?
A. AB Negative B. B Positive
C. O Negative D. AB Positive
A. AB Negative
Gluten is found in which cereal grain?
A. Wheat B. Oats
C. Maize D. Barley
A. Wheat
In which decade did the Great Hunger strike Ireland?
A. 1940s B. 1890s
C. 1840s D. 1480s
C. 1840s
Puff the Magic Dragon lives in which place
A. Neverland B. Asgard
C. Bristol D. Hanalei
D. Hanalei
Who was Snow White's enemy?
A. The Evil Queen B. Maleficent
C. Cruella De Vil D. Scar
A. The Evil Queen
In which city are the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee located?
A. Lausanne, Switzerland B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Zurich, Switzerland D. Basel, Switzerland
A. Lausanne, Switzerland
Which Apollo moon mission was the first to carry a lunar rover?
A. Apollo 11 B. Apollo 13
C. Apollo 15 D. Apollo 17
C. Apollo 15
What type of pasta has a name meaning "little worms?"
A. Lasagna B. Linguine
C. Vermicelli D. Manicotti
C. Vermicelli
By what nickname is Edward Teach better known?
A. Graybeard B. Calico Jack
C. Blackbeard D. Jack Sparrow
C. Blackbeard
The most played song on American radio during the 20th century was?
A. You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
B. Just Once in My Life
C. Danger Zone
D. Soul and Inspiration
A. You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
In the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast," what is the name of the villainous hunter who seeks to marry Belle?
A. Lumière B. Cogsworth
C. Gaston D. Chip
C. Gaston
Who is the all-time leading scorer in the history of the NBA?
A. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 38,387 points
B. Karl Malone – 36,928 points
C. LeBron James – 35,367 points
D. Kobe Bryant – 33,643 points
A. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 38,387 points
How many bones do sharks have in their bodies?
A. 0 B. 4
C. 219 D. 407
A. 0
Which was the first fast-food restaurant to open an outlet in China?
A. Taco Bell B. Subway C. KFC D. Mc Donald's
C. KFC
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A. Mikhail Gorbachev B. Nikita Khrushchev
C. Vladimir Lenin D. Joseph Stalin
B. Nikita Khrushchev
In 1975 Bohemian Rhapsody was number one for nine weeks. It was finally knocked off the top slot by a song with a name that appears in the lyrics of Bohemian Rhapsody. Name the song and the band that ended Queen’s number one success.
A. Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
B. Mamma Mia by Abba
C. Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins
D. Mama by My Chemical Romance
B. Mamma Mia by Abba
What Disney animated film features a character named Kuzco, who is transformed into a llama?
A. Home on the Range B. Treasure Planet
C. Black Stallion D. The Emperor's New Groove
D. The Emperor's New Groove
Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single MLB season?
A. Barry Bonds – 73 home runs (2001)
B. Mark McGwire – 70 home runs (1998)
C. Sammy Sosa – 66 home runs (1998)
D. Babe Ruth – 60 home runs (1927)
A. Barry Bonds – 73 home runs (2001)
At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit equal?
A. 40 B. 100
C. -100 D. -40
D. -40
Where was Chicken Tikka masala invented?
A. London, England B. New Delhi, India
C. Glasgow, Scotland D. Punjab, India
C. Glasgow, Scotland
Who famously duelled Alexander Hamilton on 11 July 1804, resulting in the founding father’s death?
A. Samuel Adams B. Alexander Hamilton
C. Aaron Burr D. John Hancock
C. Aaron Burr
The Clawhammer is a playing style associated with an instrument, what is it?
A. Ukulele
B. Banjo
C. Mandolin
D. Fiddle
B. Banjo
In Monsters, Inc. what do Mike and Sullivan collect in order to power the city?
A. Recycled paper B. Children's screams
C. Coal D. Nuclear stuff
B. Children's screams
Who is the all-time leading scorer in the history of the UEFA Champions League?
A. Cristiano Ronaldo – 137 goals
B. Lionel Messi – 121 goals
C. Robert Lewandowski – 73 goals
D. Raúl González – 71 goals
A. Cristiano Ronaldo – 137 goals
What is the term for the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and natural resources?
A. Geography B. Microbiology
C. Geology D. Anthropology
A. Geography
What is the salted roe of a sturgeon called?
A. Truffles B. Saffron
C. Beluga D. Caviar
D. Caviar
What does the "Magna Carta” mean?
A. Royal Charter B. Great Charter
C. Royal Map D. Great Card
B. Great Charter
name the musical group that had the 1967 Top 10 single, “I Think We’re Alone Now”?
A. The Rascals
B. The Troggs
C. Tommy James and the Shondells
D. The Turtles
C. Tommy James and the Shondells
What are the names of Cinderella’s stepsisters?
A. Anastasia and Drizella B. Toulouse and Marie
C. Anastasia and Dimitri D. Anna And Elsa
A. Anastasia and Drizella
Which NFL player holds the record for the most career touchdown receptions as of 2021?
A. Emmitt Smith B. Jerry Rice
C. LaDainian Tomlinson D. Randy Moss
B. Jerry Rice
Tinnitus is a problem related to what body part?
A. Eye B. Ear
C. Nose D. Throat
B. Ear
Spanish cuisine features a dish named for a wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. What is this dish?
A. Tapas B. Paella
C. Malaga D. Curry
B. Paella
What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
A. Mr. Potato Head B. GI Joe
C. Operation D. Barbie
A. Mr. Potato Head
The musical composition “Rhapsody in Blue was written by whom?
A. Leonard Bernstein
B. Cole Porter
C. Claude Debussy
D. George Gershwin
D. George Gershwin
What were Mickey Mouse's first words ever spoken?
A. All you need is a little bit of magic.
B. Good times are here to stay.
C. What is a Hot dog?
D. Our dancin' shoes will keep us light on our feet.
C. What is a Hot dog?
Which NFL team won the first Super Bowl ever played?
A. Kansas City B. Green Bay
C. Oakland D. New York
B. Green Bay
What is the phenomenon where an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced?
A. Bernoulli's principle B. Archimedes' principle
C. Pascal's law D. Newton's Laws
B. Archimedes' principle
What is the term for the traditional Japanese method of grilling small skewers of meat or vegetables over charcoal?
A. Unagi B. Yakitori
C. Onigiri D.Omusubi
B. Yakitori