Canadian History
Which new Canadian territory was created in 1999?
Nunavut
Who became the President of the United States in 1974, following the resignation of Richard Nixon?
Gerald Ford
Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
Japan
This film wins 5 Oscars -- including best picture, best screenplay, and best actor -- at the Academy Awards ceremony honoring the films of 1967. Name the film.
In the Heat of the Night
Which country is made up of 7,000 islands?
The Philippines
In which decade was Tim Horton's founded?
1960s
Which American singer-songwriter released the album "Born to Run" in 1975, propelling him to stardom?
Bruce Springsteen
Which animal's fingerprints are almost identical to human fingerprints?
Koala
In the early sixties British pop duo Peter and Gordon had a massive hit with the single "A World Without Love". But which famous duo wrote the song?
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
How many countries does Africa have?
54
In which year did Canada replace 1 dollar bills with coins?
1989
In what year was the Sony Walkman first introduced?
1979
How many taste buds does an average human have?
10,000
In a memorable sixties TV comedy series a horse talked to his owner Wilbur Post. What was the name of this talking horse?
Mr. Ed
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Which game did Scott Abbott invent in 1979?
Trivial Pursuit
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of the 1970s, known for her conservative policies?
Margaret Thatcher
In which country did table tennis originate?
England
1965: In a famous ad from this time, which lady was asked "What took you so long"?
Aunt Jemima
What is the name of the largest waterfall in the world?
Victoria Falls
How many people lost their jobs with the end of cod fishing in the 1990s?
38,000
What was the name of the peace agreement signed in 1978 between Egypt and Israel?
Camp David Accords
What New York City bar was the location of a 1969 uprising credited as sparking the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement?
The Stonewall Inn
This film, based on the renowned stage play of the same name, took home the Oscar for the best picture of 1966. What was the film?
A Man for All Seasons
how many islands does hawaii have
137