What is the capital of France?
Paris
What famous event began on October 29, 1929, known as “Black Tuesday”?
The start of the Great Depression.
What year did the first man land on the moon?
On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong
What was the name of Elvis Presley’s famous home?
Graceland
What color are the stars on the American flag?
White
What is the main ingredient in sushi?
Rice
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, in 1932?
Amelia Earhart
In which city would you find the Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa?
Paris
What unusual ingredient is added to a traditional “Waldorf Salad”?
Marshmallows (though not traditionally, it’s a humorous twist some have tried).
What is the main ingredient in traditional pancakes?
Flour
Who painted “The Last Supper”?
Leonardo da Vinci
Who was the United States President during the majority of the Second World War?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower
In the classic TV show “The Flintstones,” what is the name of Fred and Wilma’s pet dinosaur?
Dino
Which famous ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 after hitting an iceberg?
The Titanic
In which year did the United States declare its independence?
1776
In the 1969 Moon landing, who was the second man to walk on the Moon, shortly after Neil Armstrong?
Buzz Aldrin
Who was the British Prime Minister during the majority of World War II?
Winston Churchill
In which board game do you buy properties and charge rent, but you can also go to jail?
Monopoly
Who wrote the play “Romeo and Juliet”?
William Shakespeare
In what year did the Titanic sink?
14 April 1912
Which movie, starring Julie Andrews and released in 1965, features the songs “Do-Re-Mi” and “Edelweiss”?
The Sound of Music.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
In “Mary Poppins,” what magical word does Mary use to make tidying up more fun?
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington