Mythology
According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on Earth?
Pandora
What is the nickname of the US state of California?
The Golden State
What kind of cans did Andy Warhol famously paint?
Campbell's Soup Cans
How many books are there in the standard Bible?
66 Books. There are 39 in the old testament, and 27 in the new testament.
Who was the first U.S. president to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson
Who is known for flying too close to the sun?
Icarus
In which US state is Area 51 located?
Nevada
Who painted "The Scream"
Edvard Munch
Who built the first city according to the Bible?
Cain
How long did the Hundred Years's War last?
116 years. This conflict between England and France began in 1337 and ended in 1453, although there were long periods of truce or low-level fighting during that time.
This mythical Greek King married his mother.
Oedipus
Which continent is Peru located?
South America
What painter was married to Mexican artist, Diego Rivera?
Frida Kahlo
Who climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus as he entered Jericho?
Zacchaeus
What famous general was once attacked by rabbits?
Who was the ancient Egyptian God of the sun?
Ra
What country has the most natural lakes?
Canada. This country has more than half of all the natural lakes in the world. An impressive nine percent of the country is covered in fresh water.
How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh sell during his lifetime?
One! Although he created more than 900 paintings, he only sold one during his lifetime -"Red Vineyard at Arles" -which was purchased by the sister of one of his friends.
Which animals were the Israelites forbidden to eat by the Old testament?
Rabbits.
What was the first city to reach a population of one milion?
Rome
Which day of the week is named after a Roman God?
Saturday after Saturn
What is the flattest continent?
Australia. This is one of the oldest continents, and because of the effects of 250 million years of erosion it has become the flattest land mass on Earth.
What element was removed from Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" by careless workers?
Jesus' feet. In 1652, while installing a doorway in the wall that holds The Last Supper, builders cut into the bottom-center of the mural, lopping off Jesus' feet.
What two men in the Bible never died?
Enoch and Elijah
In what year was the first postage stamp introduced?
1840 - The Penny Black - which featured a portrait of Queen Victoria.