2026 Seniors Social - Jan 20th

Movies, Music & TV Shows

100

This Motown group featured Diana Ross as its lead singer and produced hits like “Stop! In the Name of Love".

a) The Supremes 

b) The Ronettes 

c) Martha and the Vandelles 

d) The Shirelles 

a) The Supremes - The Supremes were one of the most successful female groups of the 1960s and helped bring Motown music into the mainstream. 

200

This Bollywood film, known for its music and dance numbers, became one of the highest-grossing Indian movies worldwide in the 1990s and tells a love story across cultures.

a) Lagaan 

b) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

c) Devdas 

d) Dil to Pagal Hai 

b) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge - Often called DDLJ, this film became a cultural landmark and is one of the longest-running movies in Indian cinema history. 

300

This 1960s musical film tells the story of rival gangs in New York City and is based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

a) Grease 

b) West Side Story 

c) Hair 

d) Cabaret 

b) West Side Story - West Side Story blends powerful music and dance with themes of love, prejudice, and belonging. 

 

 

400

Which legendary jazz musician is known for the song “What a Wonderful World,” often used in films and commercials?

a) Duke Ellington 

b) Miles Davis 

c) Louis Armstrong 

d) Nat King Cole 

c) Louis Armstrong - Armstrong’s gravelly voice and trumpet playing made him one of the most influential jazz musicians in history. 

500

This 1990 film about a woman finding her voice and independence features the hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman.”

a) Pretty Woman 

b) Working Girl 

c) Steel Magnolias 

d) Fame 

c) Pretty Woman - The romantic comedy helped revive the song and became one of the most popular films of the decade. 

600

Which British band’s music was featured heavily in the film Mamma Mia!?

a) The Beatles 

b) Abba 

c) Queen 

d) The Rolling Stones 

b) ABBA - Mamma Mia! brought ABBA’s music to a new generation, using their songs to tell a lighthearted story. 

Logos in Canada

100

a) Campbell's Soup 

b) Pepsi 

c) Sony Canada 

d) Coke-Cola 

a) 

200

a) Lowes Home Improvement 

b) Home Depot 

c) Canadian Tire

d) Home Hardware 

c) Canadian Tire

300

a) Toronto Raptors

b) Air Canada 

c) CN Rail 

d) Canadian Red Cross 

b) Air Canada 

400

a) StarBucks 

b) Roots Canada 

c) TD Bank 

d) Hudson Bay 

c) Roots 

500

a) Molson Canadian 

b) Hockey Canada 

c) Hockey Night in Canada (CBC) 

d) Toronto Maple Leafs 

b) Hockey Canada 

600

a) Coat of Arms Canada 

b) Coat of Arms Toronto 

c) Canadian Music Association 

d) National Canadian Opera

a) Coat of Arms Canada 

Around the World

100

This country has more pyramids than Egypt, though many people are surprised to learn it.

a) Mexico 

b) Sudan 

c) Peru 

d) Ethiopia 

b) Sudan is home to over 200 ancient Nubian pyramids, built by the Kingdom of Kush. 

200

This European capital city is the only one in the world that is divided by a river into two parts called Buda and Pest.

a) Budapest

b) Vienna

c) Prague

d) Belgrade 

a) Budapest - The Danube River separates hilly Buda from flat Pest in Hungary’s beautiful capital.

 

300

This country is the only one in the world named after a woman.

a) Dominica 

b) Ireland

c) Bolivia 

d) Saint Lucia 

d) The Caribbean nation is named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse. The only sovereign state named after a historical woman. 

400

This country measures time using one single time zone, despite being one of the largest countries in the world.

a) China

b) Australia 

c) Brazil 

d) South Africa

a) China - Although China spans five geographic time zones, the entire country follows Beijing Time. 

500

This country has the most lakes in the world—so many, in fact, that it has over half of the world’s natural lakes.

a) Russia

b) Canada

c) Finland 

d) Sweden

c) Canada has nearly 2 million lakes. Researchers often state that Canada possesses more lakes than the rest of the world combined.

 

600

This country is home to the ancient rock-cut churches of Lalibela. 

a) Egypt 

b) Ethiopia 

c) Sudan 

d) Kenya  

b) Ethiopia - The 12th-century churches of Lalibela were carved directly into solid rock and remain active places of worship. 

World Food, Cooking & Culinary Traditions

100

In many Chinese restaurants, what does it usually mean if tea is poured without you asking?

a) You are being politely asked to order

b) It’s a sign of hospitality / refilling your cup 

c) They want you to try the tea 

d) To warm you up before the meal 

b) It’s a sign of hospitality / refilling your cup 

Summary: Automatic tea refills are a common hospitality tradition in many Chinese dining settings.

200

What is “dim sum” best described as?

a) A single famous dumpling 

b) A style of small dishes served with tea 

c) A spicy noodle soup 

d) A dessert festival 

b) Small dishes served with tea

Summary: Dim sum is a Cantonese tradition of bite-sized dishes—dumplings, buns, rolls—often enjoyed at brunch.

300

What does “halal” refer to in food?

a) Food cooked spicy 

b) Food eaten without utensils 

c) Food that is vegetarian 

d) Food prepared according to Islamic dietary rules 

d) Food prepared according to Islamic dietary rules  

Summary: Halal describes what is permissible, including sourcing and preparation methods (it isn’t the same as “spicy” or “vegetarian”).

400

Which West Indian seasoning blend often includes thyme, scallion, hot pepper, and allspice (pimento), especially in Jamaica?

a) Harissa

b) Jerk Seasoning

c) Green Seasoning

d) Masala

b) Jerk Seasoning

Summary: Jerk is a Jamaican tradition combining heat, aromatics, and warm spices—often grilled or smoked.

500

Which dish is a West African stew often made with peanuts, tomatoes, and spices?

a) Jollof rice 

b) Groundnut stew 

c) Couscous 

d) Ratatouille 

B) Groundnut stew  

Summary: Groundnut stew is rich and hearty, with peanut flavor balanced by tomato and spices.

600

In Indian cooking, “tadka” (or “tempering”) is best described as:

a) Boiling spices for hours 

b) Frying spices in hot oil/ghee to release flavor, then adding to a dish 

c) Freezing spices before use 

d) Mixing raw spices into yogurt 

b) Frying spices in hot oil/ghee to release flavor, then adding to a dish 

Summary: Tadka blooms spices—hot fat pulls out aroma and flavor and transforms a dish instantly.

Potpourri (Fun Mix)

100

Which is a common reason for older adults to become dehydrated more easily?

a) They feel thirst more strongly 

b) They sweat less and never need water 

c) Thirst sensation can decrease with age 

d) Water becomes harder to digest 

c) Thirst sensation can decrease with age 

Summary: Many older adults don’t feel thirsty even when they need fluids.

200

Which animal is known for having the strongest bite force?

a) Lion 

b) Great white shark  

c) Crocodile

d) Wolf 

c) Crocodile 

Summary: Crocodiles have one of the strongest bite forces in the animal world.

300

What is the name of the fear of heights?

a) Arachnophobia 

b) Acrophobia

c) Agoraphobia 

d) Claustrophobia  

b) Acrophobia 

Summary: “Acro” relates to height—acrophobia is fear of heights.

400

Which part of the brain helps regulate emotions and is strongly connected to memory?

a) Amygdala

b) Cerebellum 

c) Retina 

d) Spinal cord 

a) Amygdala

Summary: The amygdala helps process emotions and links strongly with emotional memories.

500

Which gemstone is traditionally linked to the month of April?

a) Ruby

b) Diamond

c) Sapphire

d) Emerald

b) Diamond

Summary: Diamond is April’s birthstone and is often associated with strength and clarity.

600

Which classic novel begins with the line: “It is a truth universally acknowledged…”?

a) Wuthering Heights 

b) Jane Eyre 

c) Pride and Prejudice

d) Little Women 

c) Pride and Prejudice

Summary: Jane Austen’s opening line is one of the most famous in English literature.