Psychology
Which two colors stimulate hunger?
Red and yellow
buying and selling something illegally, particularly something that is difficult or impossible to obtain otherwise
Black Market
This disease spread throughout Europe in the 14th century, killing nearly one third of the population
Black Death
Name the colors present in the Swiss flag.
Red and white
Why is the sky blue?
Blue light is reflected
What is the colour of mind and intellect but can also suggest impatience, criticism and cowardice?
Yellow
When someone is not feeling their best, quite ill or uneasy
Off colour
Margarine was dyed _______ by law in many states in the USA to make it appear different from butter.
pink
What is the most-used colour in national flags?
Red
What element is responsible for the red color of Mars?
Iron
What is the fear of colors called?
Chromophobia
Name 2 idioms with each of these colours:
red, white, green
paint the town red / red tape / a red herring / to be in the red / a red flag / catch someone red-handed
white lies / a white elephant / raise a white flag / whitewash something / white collar
have a green thumb / grass is always greener on the other side / green belt / green with envy
A rich brown colour, popular with European painters for three centuries, was made from...
the remains of Egyptian mummies
Which country has a golden yellow color star in the center on a red background and was designed in 1940?
Vietnam
What is the color to which mosquitoes are most attracted to?
blue
While brides in the West wear white, traditional Chinese brides usually wear what color?
Red
Explain the idiom: to paint the town red
to go out and enjoy yourself by drinking alcohol, dancing, laughing with friends, etc.
Who invented the color wheel?
Sir Isaac Newton
The flag of Germany features 3 horizontal stripes. What is the colour of the centre stripe?
Red
Dogs can see only two colors. Name them.
Blue-violet, and yellow
Which color is the safest color to prevent road accidents?
White
Who is a silver surfer?
an elderly person who regularly uses the internet
What colour are the eyes of the girl with a pearl earring?
gray
Which country flag has only one colour?
Libya
Why red is the first colour babies can identify?
Because its wavelengths are the longest.