Movies
In The Matrix, does Neo take the blue pill or the red pill?
Red
Which US agency is tasked with investigating federal crimes?
FBI (The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigates federal crimes.)
Who was the first man to walk on the moon in 1969?
Neil Armstrong (20 July 1969 during Apollo 11 missions, where he was the Commander of the Mission)
Which famous singer is known as the "Queen of Pop"
Madonna
Which airport is the busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (USA)
Which character is known for saying "Just keep swimming"?
Dory (Finding Nemo)
What is the longest line of constant latitude of the Earth?
Equator (As one moves away from the equator, north or south, all lines of latitude become shorter. The prime meridian is a line of longitude passing through Greenwich, England.)
What was the name of the ancient trade route connecting China to the Mediterranean?
The Silk Road (The Silk Road was a network of Asian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century. Spanning over 6,400 km (4,000 mi) on land, it played a central role in facilitating economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds.)
What Irish band spent 24 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song “Linger?”
The Cranberries
Which airline's logo features a white kangaroo on a red background?
Qantas (As the national airline of Australia, it seemed only fitting that Qantas adopted Australia's national symbol for its logo. The kangaroo first appeared on the logo in 1944, and even featured wings between 1947 and 1984, earning the airline the nickname "The Flying Kangaroo".)
Who played park owner John Hammond in Jurassic Park?
Richard Attenborough
(Fun fact: David Attenborough's brother)
Which color is present in all five of the flags of the permanent UN Security council members (USA, Russia, France, China, Great Britain) ?
Red (Red is the most common color present on flags - 152 of the 195 sovereign countries (as of June 2009) have some shade of red in their flags (the second most common color is white, present on 148 flags, but often only in very small amounts).
Which scientist is credited with formulating the laws of motion and gravity?
Isaac Newton
Which musical instrument is known as the "King of Instruments"?
The Organ (This title reflects its unique qualities and significant role in music history. Historically, composers like Johann Sebastian Bach and Mozart have praised the organ, highlighting its grandeur and versatility. The organ's complex mechanisms and rich sound have solidified its status as a majestic instrument in the world of music.)
Croissant is a type of pastry. In French, what does the word "croissant" mean?
Crescent (The food got its name from its crescent-shaped appearance. They originated in Vienna, Austria, and were created to celebrate the Austrians defeating the Turks (whose symbol was the crescent).
For what movie did Tom Hanks score his first Academy Award nomination?
Big (1988 - Family/Comedy)
Which Asian country has the only non-rectangular flag in the world?
Nepal (The flag of Nepal is the only national flag which is not rectangular or square. It consists of two triangular pennants, one above the other. Colors are red, white and blue)
What structure did the ancient Romans use to transport water into their cities?
Aqueducts (An aqueduct is a large pipe or canal which carries a water supply to a city or a farming area)
Whitney Houston’s “I’ll Always Love You” spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1992. Who wrote the song?
Dolly Parton
If you were in Ireland and saw some people reeling and jigging, in what activity would they be engaged?
Dancing (Reels and jigs are traditional types of dance in Ireland and other Celtic countries.)
Who is the only actor to receive an Oscar nomination for acting in a Lord of the Rings movie?
Ian McKellen (Gandalf)
Starting with the letter ‘N’ what is the study or collection of currency called?
Numismatics (Need I add more?)
Which world statesman and national hero was formerly known as Prisoner 46664?
Nelson Mandela (He received the number from the South African authorities because he was the 466th prisoner sent to Robben Island in 1964.)
What rock guitarist played on the Michael Jackson song “Beat It"?
Eddie Van Halen
Where can you see the famous wildlife migration called “The Great Migration”?
Tanzania and Kenya (Serengeti)