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100

What breed of dog is Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s pet?

A beagle

 The imaginative dog’s alter egos include a WWI flying ace, a jazz musician, and a French soldier.

100

What American writer is best known for her young adult novel The Outsiders?

Susan Eloise Hinton 

Otherwise known as S. E. Hinton, she also penned That Was Then, This Is Now and Rumble Fish.

100

Santiago is the capital city of what South American nation?

Chile 

The city was founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia, a Spanish conquistador.

100

What flower is used to make the beverage agua de Jamaica (huh-MY-kuh)?

Hibiscus 

Agua de Jamaica literally translates to “hibiscus water,” though the beverage is often sweetened as well

100

What sculptor created works like Monument to Balzac and The Gates of Hell?

Rodin 

Most famous for The Thinker, Rodin first showed interest in the arts around age 10.

100

What is the covering on the end of a shoelace called: a peen, an aglet, or an agraffe?

An aglet 

The word comes from the Latin word for “needle” or “pin.”

200

In bowling, what is it called when a player makes three consecutive strikes?

A turkey 

Other bowling terms include a double (two strikes in a row) and a hambone (four consecutive strikes).

200

What rock group was founded in 1974 by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson?

Heart 

The sisters began singing and playing music together as children before forming their band

200

What European nation is bordered by Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands?

France 

France also shares a maritime border with the UK via the English Channel.

200

What is the largest moon in our solar system?

Ganymede 

The massive, icy moon orbits Jupiter. It is larger than Mercury and may have an underground saltwater ocean.

200

Can you name one of the two NFL teams tied with the most Super Bowl wins?

The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers 

Both teams have six wins each.

200

What religion celebrates the holidays Diwali, Makar Sankranti, and Ram Navami?

Hinduism 

Diwali, the festival of lights, is also celebrated by those of Sikh faith.

300

What ancient Greek figure is considered the collector of many fables, including “The Lion and the Mouse”?

Aesop 

Scholars debate whether Aesop was a real person or simply a pen name used by storytellers.

300

To what famous leader do historians attribute the quote “Lacta alea est,” or “The die is cast”?

Julius Caesar 

According to historical sources, Caesar said this before crossing the Rubicon to invade Italy in 49 BC.

300

What is the second-largest country in the world, by area?

Canada 

The largest nations by area are Russia, Canada, and the United States

300

What are the four main states of matter?

Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma 

Under extreme conditions, other states of matter, such as a quantum Hall state, have been observed.

300

What are the four suits in a standard deck of cards?

Clubs, hearts, spades, and diamonds 

The suits were originally designated by the French in the 1480s.

300

What is the longest river in Canada: the Mackenzie, the Churchill, or the Athabasca?

The Mackenzie River 

From its headwaters to where it empties into the Beaufort Sea, the Mackenzie River system is 2,635 miles (4,241 km) long.

400

What animal is responsible for the most human deaths annually?

Mosquitos 

Because these tiny insects transmit diseases, they are responsible for an estimated 725,000 to one million deaths each year.

400

Who is credited with inventing the quick-freezing method for frozen foods?

Clarence Birdseye 

Birdseye was inspired by local Inuit techniques that allowed them to freeze and thaw flavorful fish.

400

The Murrawarri Republic is located in what nation?

Australia 

The Indigenous peoples of the Murrawarri Republic have been legally advocating for autonomy since 2013.

400

What does the medical abbreviation AFIB stand for?

Atrial fibrillation 

This term refers to a disruption in the heart’s normal rhythm.

400

What was Charles Dickens’ final novel?

The Mystery of Edwin Drood 

The mystery remains unsolved today, as Dickens did not finish the novel before his death.

400

What Indian landmark has a name that means “Crown Palace”?

The Taj Mahal 

The impressive complex was built to honor the emperor Shah Jahan’s beloved wife.

500

Fugu is the Japanese name for what animal: shark, puffer fish, or dolphin?

The puffer fish 

This fish is poisonous if prepared incorrectly but is still a sought-after delicacy in Japan and abroad.

500

Who located the wreck of the Titanic in September 1985?

Robert Ballard 

Ballard found the shipwreck 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland and 12,600 feet below the ocean surface.

500

What city is well-known for manufacturing automobiles and is nicknamed “Motor City”?

Detroit 

Detroit was once home to Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, three of the most successful auto manufacturers.

500

What number or mathematical concept is represented by a “lemniscate”?

Infinity 

The lemniscate of Bernoulli, used to symbolize infinity, looks like a sideways figure eight.

500

What 1980s soap opera centers on the Ewing family and their oil business?

Dallas 

The real Texas house used for filming has been converted into a museum featuring memorabilia from the show

500

What are the three colors on the German flag?

Black, red, and gold/yellow 

The flag was officially adopted by a reunified Germany in 1990.

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