History
In which country were fireworks first invented?
China
This prophet, who succeeded Elijah, is known for his confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Elisha
General:
What is the name of the first female astronaut?
Sally Ride
Which color absorbs the most light
Black
Trivia:
Name the only continent where spiders don't exist
Antarctica
What was the name of the first oil gusher?
Spindletop Hill
This term refers to the original language of the Old Testament.
Hebrew
General:
In Australia, which animal is found most?
Kangaroo
Science:
Which state of matter takes the shape of its container?
Liquid
Trivia:
Which city in the USA is also known as the big apple?
New York
Name 3 foods originated in the US.
Cheeseburger, Buffalo Wings, Corn Dogs, Reubens, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peanut Butter, Cornbread, Ranch Dressing, S'mores, Brownies
This ancient city, which was a major center of early Christian activity and where the followers of Jesus were first called 'Christians,' is located in modern-day Turkey.
Antioch
General:
Which animal is known as the 'Ship of the Desert"?
Camel
Science:
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Trivia:
What was the first grocery store in the world?
Piggly Wiggly opened in Memphis, Tennessee on September 11, 1916
How many presidents have we had from Texas?
Two presidents, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson. (Both President Bushes' were born in Connecticut)
In the Book of Numbers, the 'Nazarite vow' was a special vow of dedication to God involving abstinence from certain substances and practices. What was one of the key restrictions of this vow?
Abstaining from wine and strong drink
Name the most famous English playwright
William Shakespeare
Science:
name 3 types of energy
Kinetic energy
Radiant energy
static energy
thermal energy
nuclear energy
Trivia:
What flowering plant has the smallest seed?
Orchid
The Constitution had to go through what process before it became legal?
Ratification
How long was the ark?
300 cubits
General: What does the term GEN Z mean?
Describes Americans born between 1990s and early 2010s. (1997-2012)
Science:
Name the fastest human sense?
Hearing
Trivia:
Name the fastest flying insect?
Dragonfly
What is the name of the first female astronaut?
Sally Ride
This son of Jacob and Leah was known for his role in the story of Dinah, his sister, and his subsequent act of revenge against the men of Shechem.
Simeon
What street is address of the White House?
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
The Milky Way
How many noses does a slug have
Four
Who first discovered America?
Leif Eriksson (not Christopher Columbus)
What was the garden of Eden guarded with to prevent future access to the tree of life?
A cherubim with a flaming sword.
What does the car company BMW stand for?
Bavarian Motor Works
How many planets in our solar system?
8 Pluto was demoted in 2006, because it did not have enough mass. (Planet criteria: Orbiting the sun, having enough mass, and clearing its orbit)
What building is on the back of the $20 dollar bill?
The White House
Who invented the first car?
Carl Friedrich Benz
What is the name of the first city mentioned in the Bible?
Enoch
What social media platform logo is a camera?
What does the acronym NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics Space Administration
Name the 3 branches of United States government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many years did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
Approximately 22 years
How many braids did Samson have in his hair?
This gas giant is the largest planet in our solar system and is known for its Great Red Spot, a massive storm that has been raging for centuries.
Jupiter
What is the only metal liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
Who was the leader of the Indian Independence?
Gandhi
What animal is mentioned exactly 14 times in the King James version of the Bible?
Dog
This type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava and can be classified into intrusive and extrusive types based on where it solidifies.
Igneous
How many taste buds does the human tongue have?
Around 10,000
What does GED stand for?
General Educational Development