Art Museums Around the World
Famous Artworks
Back to School
Name that Job (Labor Day)
Country Musicians
Revisiting September Past
100
The Weatherspoon Art Museum is located on the campus of which university?
A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
B. Duke University
C. North Carolina State University
D. Wake Forest University
A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
100
The sculpture by Michelangelo represents which biblical figure?
A) Goliath
B) Moses
C) Samson
D) David
D) David
100
What was the traditional material used to make chalkboards?
Slate. Chalkboards were traditionally made using a large, smooth piece of dark-gray slate. Prior to the introduction of the chalkboard, teachers had no way to visually depict their lessons.
100
Whose job requires the use of a drain auger?
Plumber. A drain auger is used to unclog a drain.
100
His tune “I Walk the Line” landed him in the No. 1 position on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time.
Who is Johnny Cash? His other hits include “A Boy Named Sue,” “Ring of Fire,” and “If I Were a Carpenter.”
100
The ruins of this “unsinkable” ship were found in September 1985.
What is the RMS Titanic? After more than 70 years at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, a French American expedition found the remains.
200
Before the Louvre (Paris, France) was a museum, it was what type of structure?
A. a palace
B. a fortress
C. a castle
B. a fortress
King Philip II constructed the Louvre as a fortress in the late 12th century. In the 16th century, Francis I had most of it demolished to make way for a residential palace.
200
While to many she appears to be painted on canvas, what medium is the Mona Lisa (found at the Louvre) created on?
A. Parchment paper
B. Glass
C. Wood
C. Wood (She is painted on a poplar wood panel)
200
What is the term for the document issued at the end of a grading period that details a student’s performance in their classes?
Report card. The earliest report cards can be traced back to the 1830s and ’40s as a way for teachers to control unruly students. These early report cards often detailed a student’s behavior, attendance, and academic performance.
200
Whose job is it to be in charge of a museum or art gallery?
Curator. Many museums have numerous curators, with each curator in charge of a specific section or collection.
200
In addition to her singing prowess, she is known for her starring role as Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5.
Who is Dolly Parton? Her costars in the film include Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman. Parton has won 10 Grammy Awards. She’s also known for her theme park, children’s literacy program, and impressive wig collection.
200
In September 1964, this commission issued its report on the Kennedy assassination.
What is Warren? The Warren Commission’s report concluded Lee Harvey Oswald killed John F. Kennedy with a single bullet. To this day, there are many who don’t believe the findings in part or in whole.
300
Some of the Metropolitan Museum's (NYC) 19 total collection areas are among the most famous of their kind in the world. Which of these is NOT one?
A. The Costume Institute
B. Latin American Art
C. Egyptian Art
D. Arms and Armor
C. Latin American Art (although a Mayan Art exhibit opened in November 2022)
African Art, The American Wing, Ancient American Art, Asian Art, Egyptian Art, European Paintings and Sculpture & Decorative Arts, Greek & Roman Art, Musical Instruments, Modern & Contemporary Art, etc.
300
"The Persistence of Memory," a painting featuring melting clocks, was created by which artist?
A. Salvador Dalí
B. Pablo Picasso
C. Henri Matisse
D. Edvard Munch
A. Salvador Dalí
300
The main educational philosophy of the “three Rs” was emphasized in 19th-century schools. What did the three Rs stand for?
Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic. The 3 Rs philosophy is traditionally credited to Sir William Curtis, an English politician and philanthropist. Curtis believed reading, writing, and arithmetic were the basis of education and that before moving on to more advanced subjects like history, one had to master the three Rs.
300
What is another name for a cobbler?
Shoemaker. They also repair shoes.
300
This crossover musician is best known for performing his tune “The Gambler” and Lionel Richie’s “Lady.”
Who is Kenny Rogers? Rogers also performed many duets throughout his career, including with Dolly Parton and Dottie West.
300
In September 1974, this president pardoned President Richard Nixon.
Who is President Gerald Ford? He did it so a trial would not further polarize the country. Some blame his failure to gain a second term on the pardon.
400
The Van Gogh Museum (in Amsterdam) holds the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings, including which famous work?
A. The Persistence of Memory
B. The Starry Night
C. The Night Watch
D. The Last Supper
B. The Starry Night
400
In which city can you find the famous sculpture "The Thinker" by Auguste Rodin?
A) New York
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) London
B) Paris
400
Which U.S. president (who served during the 1960s) was known as an advocate for physical education classes?
John F. Kennedy. While in office, Kennedy made it a goal to improve health and fitness across the country. One example of his efforts is the creation of the annual Youth Fitness Congress.
400
Who is trained to specialize in hearing disorders?
Audiologist. They also diagnose balance problems.
400
This country legend died in a plane crash on her way to Nashville in 1963. One of her most enduring hits is “Crazy.”
Who is Patsy Cline? Willie Nelson wrote “Crazy.” A week before her fatal trip, Cline said, “I’ve had two bad [accidents]. The third one will either be a charm or it’ll kill me.”
400
In September 1973, this aircraft made its first transatlantic flight, breaking records for the fastest crossing.
What is the Concorde? The first crossing took only three hours and 33 minutes. The first passenger flight wasn’t until 1976, and it continued to transport passengers at speeds greater than Mach 2 until 2003.
500
The Museo Frida Kahlo is located in which city?
A. Madrid
B. Buenos Aires
C. Mexico City
D. Rio de Janeiro
C. Mexico City
500
In Frida Kahlo's painting "The Two Fridas," what visual element connects the two figures in the artwork?
A) A shared dress
B) A heart exposed and intertwined
C) A painted background of the sky
D) A bouquet of flowers
B) A heart exposed and intertwined
500
What is the name of the dance where the girl invites the boy to be their date?
Sadie Hawkins Dance. The Sadie Hawkins Dance was created based on a comic strip by Al Capp in 1937 wherein a young woman would chase bachelors and marry the one she caught. After its release, Time magazine recorded over 200 colleges holding Sadie Hawkins Days, which eventually evolved into Sadie Hawkins Dances.
500
Whose job is it to decide cases in a court of law?
Judge. All judges must possess a law degree, pass the bar, and practice as an attorney prior to becoming a judge.
500
This country musician was married to Julia Roberts from 1993–1995.
Who is Lyle Lovett? They got married during the same month they began dating.
500
On a September day in 1926, this 11-day feast in Little Italy made its debut.
What is Feast of San Gennaro (gen-AIR-o)? It’s a New York September tradition, and New Yorkers and visitors flock to Mulberry Street in the heart of Little Italy for shopping, parades, contests, live entertainment, and eating.