History
Name That Tune
Christmas Trivia
Hero's
Space
100
What is the correct chronological order, from earliest to latest, of the development of the following religions? Put them in order:
A. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism
B. Buddhism, Islam, Christianity
C. Christianity, Buddhism, Islam
D. Islam, Buddhism, Christianity
E. Buddhism, Christianity, Islam
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam
100
"Put your head on my shoulder", was originally sung by which artist?
Paul Anka
100
Before becoming tied up with Christmas what was Yule?
A pagan midwinter festival
100
He Turned the Roman Republic into an Empire. Also conquered Gallia and defeated his opponent Pompeius in the Roman Civil War.
Julius Caesar
100
What is the name of the 2nd biggest planet in our solar system?
Saturn
200
What was the first city to reach a population of one million:
A. Rome
B. New York
C. Beijing
D. London
A. Rome
200
"bring me a dream (bung, bung, bung, bung)
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen (bung, bung, bung, bung)
Give him two lips like roses and clover,
that his lonesome nights are over
Which song and who sang it?
Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes
200
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
200
Defeated the Saxons and Austrians in the Silesian Wars, won several great battles in the Seven Years' War, braved Russia, Saxony, Austria, Sweden and France and made Prussia to an European superpower.
Frederick the Great
200
Is the sun a star or a planet?
Star
300
How long did the Hundred Years' War last
116 years
The Hundred Years' War, a conflict between England and France, actually lasted 116 years. It began in 1337 and ended in 1453, although there were long periods of truce or low-level fighting during that time.
300
"Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you candy "
Give me the name of the song and who sang it?
Come on A My House by, Rosemary Clooney
300
In the song Twelve Days of Christmas, what is given on the 7th day?
Swans a-swimming
300
Greatest French emperor, one of the most brilliant war geniuses, conquered nearly entire Europe and Russia, was defeated at the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig 1813. Made a comeback, but finally was defeated again in the Battle of Belle-Alliance and Waterloo.
Napoleon Bonaparte
300
Earth is located in which galaxy
The Milky Way Galaxy
400
Who was the first U.S. President to be impeached
Andrew Johnson
400
Mockingbird Hill was performed by which two artists.
Hint: one male and one female
Patti Page and Les Paul
400
In what country did Silent Night originate?
Austria
400
The most famous American astronaut, first man to walk on the Moon
Neil Armstrong
400
What is the name of Saturn’s largest moon
Titan
500
Which founding father is known for his large signature on the United States Declaration of Independence?
A. Benjamin Franklin
D. Samuel Adams
C. John Hancock
E. William Whipple
C. John Hancock
500
Julie London performed her famous hit, with the lyrics:
"You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember all that you said
Told me love .."
Cry Me A River
500
What popular holiday song was written during the Cuban missile crisis and was a plea for peace?
Do you hear what I hear
500
Great American general in the Pacific Theater, WWII. Under his command, the Philippines were liberated from the Japanese suppressors. Also fought in the Korean War
Douglas MacArthur
500
How old is the universe in light years?
Its in the billions...
13.8 billion light years