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100
This pioneering musician, known as the "Father of Rock and Roll," wrote and performed influential hits like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Maybellene
a) Elvis Presley
b) Little Richard
c) Chuck Berry
d) Jerry Lee Lewis
c) Chuck Berry - Chuck Berry's signature guitar riffs and showmanship laid the groundwork for rock music.
100
If a shirt originally costs $50 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the final price of the shirt?
a) $45
b) $40
c) $30
d) $10
b) $20% of $50 is $10$, so the final price is $50 - $10 = $40
100
The classic game Monopoly is based on the streets of which actual American city?
a) New York, New York
b) Atlantic City, New Jersey
c) Chicago, Illinois
d) Boston, Massachusetts
b) Atlantic City, New Jersey - The classic American version of the game Monopoly is based on the streets and locations of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
100
This popular salad dressing, made primarily from olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), and seasoned with herbs, is named after the island nation where it was invented.
a) Ranch
b) Vinaigrette
c) Thousand Island
d) Caesar
d) Caesar Salad - and its dressing were created by Italian-American restaurateur Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico, not Rome or Italy, as is often assumed.
100
The acronym "N.A.S.A." is the name of the U.S. space agency. What does the first "A" in N.A.S.A. stand for?
a) Alliance
b) Aeronautics
c) Astronautics
d) Agency
b) Aeronautics
200
This pioneering female artist was nicknamed the "Queen of Soul" for her powerful voice and gospel-infused hits, including "Respect" and "Chain of Fools."
a) Etta James
b) Tina Turner
c) Diana Ross
d) Aretha Franklin
d) Aretha Franklin - was a singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist whose voice and music deeply defined the soul genre.
200
Water boils at what temperature in Celsius?
a) 90°C
b) 95°C
c) 100°C
d) 110°C
c) 100°C -Water boils at 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure.
200
What European country is known for fjords — long, narrow inlets carved by glaciers?
a) Sweden
b) Iceland
c) Norway
d) Finland
c) Norway-Norway’s dramatic fjords are among the most breathtaking natural landscapes on Earth
200
A "stout" is a dark beer made using roasted malt or barley. What famous Irish brand is the world's best-known example of a stout?
a) Heineken
b) Guinness
c) Bass
d) Carib
b) Guinness - is instantly recognizable by its dark color and creamy head, and it originated in Dublin, Ireland.
200
How many players are on a baseball team on the field?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10
c) 9- Nine players take the field-pitcher, catcher, infield, and outfield.
300
Who directed the 1993 film Schindler's List, which told the true story of a German businessman who saved the lives of over a thousand Polish-Jewish refugees during the Holocaust?
a) Martin Scorsese
b) Oliver Stone
c) Steven Spielberg
d) James Cameron
c) Steven Spielberg - won his first Best Director Oscar for this powerful, black-and-white film.
300
Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
a) Carbon Dioxide
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen
a) Carbon Dioxide - Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
300
Which desert is the largest in the world?
a) Sahara
b) Arabian
c) Gobi
d) Antarctic
d) Antarctic- Antarctica is the largest desert because it’s so dry and icy.
300
Which type of coffee bean is known for its strong, full-bodied flavor, high caffeine content, and is primarily grown in Africa and parts of Asia?
a) Arabica
b) Geisha
c) Kona
d) Robusta
d) Robusta - beans are heartier and contain almost twice the caffeine of the more popular and milder Arabica beans.
300
What was the first toy advertised on television?
a) Barbie
b) Mr. Potato Head
c) Lego
d) Slinky
b) Mr. Potato Head-Mr. Potato Head made his TV debut in 1952 and became an instant hit.
400
What actor, known for his roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, starred in the 1990s outdoor action film Cliffhanger?
a) Jean-Claude Van Damme
b) Bruce Willis
c) Sylvester Stallone
d) Arnold Schwarzenegger
b) Sylvester Stallone - co-wrote and starred in the 1993 film Cliffhanger, a major box office hit often cited as one of his best action roles.
400
A leap year happens every how many years?
a) 2
b) 10
c) 4
d) 5
C) 4 - Leap years occur every four years to keep calendars aligned with Earth’s orbit.
400
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?
a) Australia
b) South Africa
c) Brazil
d) India
a) Australia-It’s the world’s largest coral reef system, visible even from space.
400
A classic Reuben sandwich typically consists of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and what distinctive dressing, usually served on grilled rye bread?
a) Dijon Vinaigrette
b) Honey Mustard
c) Russian Dressing (Or Thousand Island)
d) Blue Cheese Dressing
c) Russian Dressing is the traditional choice, though Thousand Island is a common, accepted substitute in many places.
400
What country gave us the tradition of Santa Claus?
a) Germany
b) Turkey
c) Netherlands
d) Sweden
c) Netherlands - Dutch settlers brought “Sinterklaas” to North America — later Santa Claus.
500
What popular 80s band, fronted by Bono, had major hit songs including "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"?
a) The Police
b) Depeche Mode
c) Dire Straits
d) U2
d) U2 is an Irish rock band that rose to global fame in the 1980s with their seminal album The Joshua Tree.
500
Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Energy
d) Energy - isn’t a state of matter — the main three are solid, liquid, and gas (plus plasma)
500
Mount Kilimanjaro is found on which continent?
a) Asia
b) South America
c) Africa
d) Europe
c) Africa- Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, is Africa’s tallest mountain.
500
What flavor is the liqueur “Baileys Irish Cream”?
a) Coffee
b) Chocolate & Cream
c) Mint
d) Vanilla
b) Chocolate & Cream-Baileys blends Irish whiskey, cream, and chocolate for a rich dessert-style drink.
500
Which poem inspired the use of the poppy as a remembrance symbol?
a) The Road Not Taken
b) In Flanders Fields
c) The Soldier
d) Dulce et Decorum Est
b) In Flanders Fields-Canadian Lt.-Col. John McCrae wrote In Flanders Fields in 1915 after witnessing the loss of a friend.
600
Which legendary 70s artist, known for hits like "Rocket Man," wrote the music for the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King?
a) Billy Joel
b) Paul McCartney
c) Elton John
d) Stevie Wonder
c) Elton John - collaborated with lyricist Tim Rice to write the music for the film, including the Oscar-winning song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight."
600
What natural phenomenon is measured by the Richter scale?
a) Tornado strength
b) Earthquake magnitude
c) Hurricane wind speed
d)Rainfall intensity
b) Earthquake magnitude- The Richter scale measures the energy released during an earthquake.
600
What is the smallest country in the world?
a) Monaco
b) Vatican City
c) Liechtenstein
d) San Marino
b) Vatican City-The Vatican covers only about 0.2 square miles and is home to the Pope.
600
Which spice was once so valuable it was used as currency?
a) Pepper
b) Cinnamon
c) Clove
d) Nutmeg
d) Nutmeg-In the 1600s, nutmeg was worth more than gold and sparked global trade wars.
600
Which word in the English language becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
a) Tiny
b) Short
c) Shrink
d) Brief
b) Short-Add “-er” and “short” literally becomes “shorter.”
