The World From A to Z
According to the Gallup survey discussed in the video, how does heavy social media usage correlate with Americans' views on democracy?
A) Heavy social media users are more likely than non-users to believe democracy is the best form of government.
B) Heavy social media users are less likely than non-users to believe democracy is the best form of government.
C) Social media usage has no measurable impact on how people view the democratic system.
D) Heavy social media users are significantly more likely not to trust the executive branch regardless of political affiliation.
B) Heavy social media users are less likely than non-users to believe democracy is the best form of government.
Before the term "grilled cheese" became standard in the 1960s, what was this sandwich most commonly called?
A) Cheese Melts
B) Toasted Cheese
C) Bread Burgers
D) Hot Fromage
B) Toasted Cheese
What can be a font, a specific architectural style, and a novel type?
A) Roman
B) Gothic
C) Baroque
D) Helvetica
B) Gothic
According to the report on NASA's Artemis II mission, how far away from Earth did the crew travel, setting a new record (1:25-1:46)?
A) Approximately 249,000 miles
B) More than 252,000 miles
C) Roughly 100,000 miles
D) Exactly 200,000 miles
B) More than 252,000 miles
Which invention in the 1920s is credited with making the modern grilled cheese sandwich a staple in American households?
A) The Teflon pan
B) Commercial Bread Slicers
C) The microwave
D) Plastic wrap
B) Commercial Bread Slicers
The name of which ape is derived from the Malay words for "man of the forest"?
A) Chimpanzee
B) Gorilla
C) Orangutan
D) Bonobo
C) Orangutan
According to the video, which famous museum originally began as a 12th-century fortress (6:40-7:00)?
A) The Hermitage
B) The Vatican Museums
C) The Louvre
D) The British Museum
C) The Louvre
According to the Guinness World Records, the world's most expensive grilled cheese sandwich (the "Quintessential Grilled Cheese" at Serendipity 3) costs how much?
A) $50
B) $115
C) $214
D) $500
C) $214
In the 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine, what vehicle does the family use to travel to a beauty pageant?
A) VW Microbus
B) Ford Econoline
C) Chevrolet Suburban
D) Winnebago Chieftain
A) VW Microbus
During World War II, Navy cooks famously prepared these sandwiches for sailors, but they were often served in what specific style?
A) Open-faced
B) Deep-fried
C) On a bagel
D) Cold
A) Open-faced
Mt. Elbrus, the tallest peak in Europe, is located in which country?
A) Switzerland
B) France
C) Russia
D) Italy
C) Russia
Which type of cheese is often cited by chefs as the "gold standard" for the perfect melt because of its low melting point and creamy texture?
A) Aged Parmesan
B) American Cheese
C) Sharp Blue Cheese
D) Feta
B) American Cheese
Roy W. Allen and Frank Wright became famous for founding which iconic American brand?
A) Ford Motor Company
B) A&W Root Beer
C) Wright Brothers Aviation
D) Hallmark Cards
B) A&W Root Beer