Alaska and Moose
Trivia
Trivia
What is the name of the land bridge across which people first migrated to Alaska?
The Bering Land Bridge Rising sea levels eventually covered this bridge, which is now the Bering Strait
Which famous Bonanza actor was known as the “Voice of Canada” in the 1930s and 1940s?
Lorne Greene The Canadian started his career as a newsreader for the CBC National News. He was soon given the nickname
In what sport is a shuttlecock used?
Badminton It was first played in British India in the middle of the 1800s. It became an Olympic sport in 1992
What actress starred in Cleopatra and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Elizabeth Taylor
During the filming of Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton started their romance.
What children’s songs are mentioned in the song “On the Sidewalks of New York”?
“Ring Around the Rosy” and “London Bridge” Both songs are mentioned in the second line: The tots sang, “ring-around-rosy,” “London bridge is falling down.
During which decade did the United States purchase Alaska?
The 1860s The purchase cost $7.2 million, which is about two cents per acre of land.
What does it mean if a Spanish dish is served con queso?
With cheese or cheese has been added The Spanish term con queso means “with cheese.”
What is the largest sporting event in the world by attendance?
The Tour de France.
The Tour de France is an annual men's multiple-stage road cycling race held primarily in France. It is the oldest and most prestigious of the three Grand Tours, which include the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España.
What word can follow all three of these words: sun, birth, and independence?
Day (Sunday, birthday, and Independence Day)
In what decade was the first Academy Awards ceremony held?
1920s The first Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929. The film Wings received Best Picture honors
What was the name of the gold rush that occurred between 1897 and 1900 in Alaska?
The Klondike Gold Rush Over 100,000 prospectors would try their luck after the discovery of gold in the Klondike region.
What did the nursery rhyme character Jack nimbly jump over?
The candlestick The rhyme was first documented around 1815. Jumping over candlesticks was a form of fortunetelling or sport. Jumping over the candlestick without extinguishing the flame was a sign of good luck.
Which sport and what team had its current name decided by a public competition?
The Seattle Seahawks. In 1975, the new NFL franchise for Seattle held a "name-the-team" contest that received over 20,000 entries with more than 1,700 different name suggestions. The name "Seahawks" was submitted by 153 different people and was ultimately chosen by team officials for its connection to the Pacific Northwest's maritime heritage and its suggestion of aggressiveness.
What is the name of an adult female horse?
A mare A filly is a young female horse.
What does the Latin term Corpus Christi mean?
Body of Christ
During which decade did Alaska become a state?
The 1950s Alaskans passed a referendum in favor of statehood in 1946 and the Alaska Statehood Act in 1958, which led to Alaska joining the Union in 1959.
What kind of soda is used in a Shirley Temple?
Ginger ale The non-alcoholic cocktail is made with ginger ale, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry. One source indicates the drink was first invented to serve the young actress in a California restaurant in the 1930s
What is the oldest team sport in North America?
Lacrosse is a contact team sport played with a lacrosse stick and a lacrosse ball. It is the oldest organized sport in North America, with its origins with the indigenous people of North America as early as the 12th century. The game was extensively modified by European colonists, reducing the violence, to create its current collegiate and professional form.
What is the name of the largest artery in the human body?
Aorta The aorta distributes oxygenated blood through the entire body through the circulatory system
What Looney Tunes cartoon character is the archenemy of Bugs Bunny?
Elmer J. Fudd The character is a hunter whose goal is to hunt Bugs Bunny. He has a slight speech impediment and always pronounces his Rs as Ws. One of his most famous quotes is “Shhh. Be vewy vewy quiet. I’m hunting wabbits.
What type of ecological disaster happened in 1989 in Prince William Sound?
An oil spill The oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on March 24, causing one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history
What kind of animal is the Rhode Island Red?
Chicken It is the state bird of Rhode Island. The breed is noted for its brown eggs.
What sport did Dr. James Naismith invent
Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian physical educator, in December 1891 at the YMCA International Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, to create a less injury-prone indoor winter sport for his students, using peach baskets and a soccer ball. He wrote the original 13 rules and saw his creation become an Olympic sport by 1936
What was Mumbai formerly known as?
Bombay Mumbai is the most populous city in India. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1996
Who was the Greek God of the Underground?
Hades Hades was the oldest son of Cronus and Rhea. Zeus and Poseidon were his brothers.