Exploration
of Texas
of Texas
Who searched through New Mexico and Texas for Cibola and the Seven Cities of Gold?
Pineda
Coronado
De Soto
Cortez
Answer: Coronado
Coronado actually found Cibola, but it was the small village of the Zuni Indians.
Which of the following men put a fleece out to see if dew would collect on it?Hint
Moses
Gideon
Jacob
Samuel
Answer: Gideon
Judges 6:36-40 Gideon asked God for a sign and God gave Gideon answers three times through whether the fleece was wet or dry.
Short : Tall ::Right : ?
Sad
Correct
Left
Down
Answer: Left
As short is the opposite of tall, in the same way the opposite of right is left. Right means towards the right side and left means towards left side.
What is the northernmost state capital named after a U.S. President?Hint
Lincoln
Madison
Jackson
Columbus
Answer: Madison
Madison is the state capital of Wisconsin and named after the 4th President of the United States. James Madison is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution".
What Classical Country Star is known as "The Storyteller"?Hint
Don Williams
Tom T Hall
Willie Nelson
Kris Kristofferson
Answer: Tom T Hall
Tom T Hall, a son of a preacher, has become one of the most succesful country song writers of all time. His simple ballads reflect life in such a way he has earned the nickname "The Storyteller". Amongst his many hits are " Old Dogs, and Children and Water Melon Wine", "I Love" and, although a lot of people don't know this, "Harper Valley PTA", a tremendous hit for Jeannie C Riley.
Who first explored the Texas coastline?
DeVaca
Pineda
DeSoto
Coronado
Answer: Pineda
Pineda named what is now the Rio Grande. He called it Rio de las Palmas (river of the palms).
Which dead prophet's spirit did a woman bring forth for King Saul?Hint
Elijah
Abraham
Samuel
Moses
Answer: Samuel
1st Samuel 28:3, 11-14 Samuel had died and King Saul was getting no answers from God so he went to a woman who brought forth the spirit of Samuel, who told King Saul that he and his sons would die soon.
Heart : Blood :: Lungs : ?
Air
Oil
Water
Tar
Answer: Air
As heart takes impure blood from body and pumps pure blood into body again in same way lungs takes impure air from atmosphere and purify it and send it to heart for blood purification.
What is the state capital which shares its name with the home city of the Simpsons cartoon family?Hint
Springfield
Des Moines
Chicago
Southland
Answer: Springfield
Springfield is the state capital of Illinois. It is purely coincidental that the home of the Simpsons cartoon family is also called Springfield.
Which Waylon Jennings hit song has the subtitle "Back to the Basics of Love"?Hint
Rainy Day Woman
Sweet Dream Woman
Luckenbach, Texas
Good Hearted Woman
Answer: Luckenbach, Texas
Luckenbach, Texas is a rather small town with a population of approximately twenty five people. In 1970 Luckenbach was advertised for sale with a population of three people and was bought for $30,000 by Hondo Crouch.
The town was immortalised by Waylon Jennings' recording of "Luckenbach, Texas, Back to the Basics of Love"
Which explorer landed on the coast of Mexico in 1519 and went inland toward the Aztecs?
Cortez
Pineda
Moscoso
DeLeon
Answer: Cortez
Cortez was aware of the Aztec threat and allied with many small tribes on his way towards the Aztec capital.
What type of tree did Jesus make wither for not bearing fruit?Hint
Apple
Pear
Orange
Fig
Answer: Fig
Matthew 21:19 The fig tree did not have figs on it at the time when Jesus passes by so he cursed it and it died. These events are also found in Mark 11:13-20.
Bird is to fly, in the same way fish is to what?Hint
Swim
Fight
Dance
Run
Answer: Swim
As birds fly in air in the same way fish swim in water. Fishes have gills that help them in breathing underwater.
What is the state capital named after a Canadian gold prospector?Hint
Sacramento
Lonnegan
Frankfort
Juneau
Answer: Juneau
Juneau is the state capital of Alaska and is named after Joe Juneau, a Canadian miner and prospector. The first major gold discovery in the region was circa 1880.
Which Country Music Queen had her first hit with "Delta Dawn" at the age of 13?Hint
Tanya Tucker
Loretta Lynn
Tammy Wynette
Dolly Parton
Answer: Tanya Tucker
In 1972 Tanya Tucker recorded "Delta Dawn" and it went into the Country Charts at Number 6. Although later entering the pop charts at Number One, when recorded by Helen Reddy, the original version is still attributed to Tanya.
Tanya Tucker went on to be one of Country's best known female artists.
Which explorer led the expedition from Florida to Texas but died at the Mississippi before reaching Texas?
Moscoso
DeVaca
DeSoto
Cortez
Answer: DeSoto
DeSoto died with a high fever at the Mississippi River, never reaching his destination of Texas.
In the parable told by Jesus, what was planted by the enemy with the wheat?Hint
Olives
Grapes
Tares
Vines
Answer: Tares
Matthew 13:24-28 In the parable the wheat and the tares are allowed to grow up together until the time of the harvest. Then they are separated and the tares are burnt while the wheat is put into the barn.
Bees are to apiculture in the same way silkworms are to what?Hint
Agriculture
Hopiculture
Aviculture
Sericulture
Answer: Sericulture
Rearing of bees is called apiculture in the same way rearing of silkworms is called sericulure. Silkworms are reared for silk which is later used for making clothes and for other purposes.
What is the state capital that sounds like a weapon typically used by a mounted warrior?Hint
Jouster
Macery
Lansing
Foillant
Answer: Lansing
Lansing is the state capital of Michigan. Alexander the Great's cavalry units were known to be highly skilled in the use of lances.
What was the theme song from "Smokey and the Bandit"?Hint
Six Days on the Road
Eastbound and Down
Truck Driving Man
White Line Fever
Answer: Eastbound and Down
"Eastbound and Down, Loaded up and Trucking" was the theme song from the Burt Reynolds film "Smokey and the Bandit". Sung by Jerry Reed it features on several of his albums and has become a firm favourite for people who love "Trucking" songs. In the film Jerry plays Cledus Snow, known as the Snowman
Which of the following Texas explorers claimed land in the name of France?
DeLeon
DeSoto
LaSalle
Pineda
Answer: LaSalle
This was the obvious choice. The rest are all from Spain.
What is the name of the falling star that will hit Earth near the end of time?Hint
Bitterdeath
Apocalypse
Coldfire
Wormwood
Answer: Wormwood
Revelation 8:10-11 The falling star Wormwood will affect one third of the water upon Earth making it undrinkable.
Galileo is to Italy in the same way Einstein is to India.
True
False
Answer: False
Galileo was born in Italy and Einstein was born in Germany. So Einstein should be related to Germany not to India. Einstein was a great physicist of his time. He gave us the theory of 'the photoelectric effect' and 'the theory of relativity'.
What is the state capital that is also famous for one of the premier auto racing locales in the world?Hint
Daytona
Indianapolis
Allegheny Heights
Talladega
Answer: Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the state capital of Indiana. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts both the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race as well as the NASCAR Brickyard 400.
The opening narrative of Kris Kristofferson's "To Beat the Devil" is dedicated to which famous Country Star?Hint
Johnny Cash
George Jones
Merle Haggard
Johnny Paycheck
Answer: Johnny Cash
"To Beat the Devil" was dedicated to Johnny Cash who helped Kris back onto the straight and narrow. The last part of the narrative goes "I would like to dedicate this to John and June, who helped show me how to beat the devil."
Which explorer was shipwrecked off the coast of Texas and taken in by the Karankawa Indians?
DeSoto
DeVaca
DeLeon
Moscoso
Answer: DeVaca
DeVaca became a shaman and a trader with the Karankawas before returning to Spain.
According to Psalm 23, what is the Lord?Hint
Strength
Avenger
Shepherd
Caretaker
Answer: Shepherd
Psalm 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
Plants are to herbivores in the same way flesh is to what?Hint
Herbivores
Carnivores
Saphrotrops
Tervivores
Answer: Carnivores
Plants eaters are called herbivores in the same way flesh eaters are called carnivores. Carnivores include big cats such as lions, tigers, jaguars etc. which only eat flesh.
What is the state capital whose major lake is sometimes referred to as "America's Dead Sea"?Hint
Salt Lake City
Providence
Superior
Santa Fe
Answer: Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the state capital of Utah. The Great Salt Lake being referred to as "America's Dead Sea" is somewhat of a misnomer as the lake is home to millions of birds and marine life. The Great Salt Lake is the largest salt water lake in the western hemisphere.
Which Star is missing from the group comprising of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Tompall Glaser?Hint
Jesse Colter
Dolly Parton
Kenny Rogers
Dottie West.
Answer: Jesse Colter
Jesse Colter appeared with Waylon, Willie and Tompall on the album "Wanted. The Outlaws", and the group became known as "The Outlaws" and was to become the start of Outlaw Music.
Who guided Fray Marcos and DeVaca on each separate trip through the Texas area?
Esteban
Pineda
Moscoso
DeLeon
Answer: Esteban
Esteban is believed to be the first African-American to enter Texas. He was killed by the Zuni Indians.
Who said, "I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?"?Hint
Esau
Jonathan
Andrew
Cain
Answer: Cain
Genesis 4:9 Cain said this after killing his brother and God asking him where his brother was. God knew that Abel had been slain, but instead of telling the truth Cain posed a question to God.
Bat is to ball in the same way racquet is to what?Hint
Cards
Books
Shuttlecock
Badminton
Answer: Shuttlecock
Cricket is played by bat and ball in same way badminton is played by racquet and shuttlecock. It is an interesting game which is played with two players or maybe more like in doubles.
What is the state capital that shares its name with a popular song and dance from the 1920s?Hint
Columbia
Charleston
Foxtrot
Tallahassee
Answer: Charleston
Charleston is the state capital of West Virginia. "The Charleston" song was composed and played on piano by James P. Johnson in 1923. The dance that went along with the song was considered very provocative at the time. Ironically, "The Charleston" song/dance was named after the city in South Carolina (not West Virginia).
Which Country Classic spent three weeks as the number one hit in the British Charts in May 1975?Hint
Distant Drums.
He'll Have to Go
Stand By Your Man
King of the Road
Answer: Stand By Your Man
Tammy Wynette's classic "Stand By Your Man" spent three weeks in the number one spot on the British Charts. Her other major hit in the UK was D-I-V-O-R-C-E.
Did any of the conquistadors who explored Texas find gold?
Yes
No
Answer: No
Each conquistador was in a desperate search for gold for themselves and Spain. Each one came home with none.
Which of the following is the shortest verse in the Bible?Hint
Matthew 6:3
John 11:35
Acts 2:18
Revelation 2:2
Answer: John 11:35
John 11:35 The verse is simply two words: "Jesus wept." He did this shortly before bringing Lazarus back to life.
Rectangle is to 4 in the same way what is to 3?Hint
Pentagon
Circle
Triangle
Square
Answer: Triangle
As rectangle has four sides in the same way a triangle has three sides. The length of three sides may differ in triangle. If all three sides are different then it is a scalene triangle. If two sides are similar then it is an isosceles triangle and if all sides are equal then it is an equilateral triangle.
What is the state capital where Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech?Hint
Concord
Providence
Richmond
Boston
Answer: Richmond
Richmond is the state capital of Virginia. Patrick Henry delivered this speech in 1775 at St. John's Church in Richmond. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were in attendance at the speech.
Who is credited as being "The Original King of Western Swing"?Hint
Roy Clark
Bob Wills
Spade Cooley
Milton Brown
Answer: Spade Cooley
Although Bob Wills is generally known as "The King of Western Swing" it was Spade Cooley who was originally credited with that title. Western Swing sometimes known as "Texas Swing" can best be described as the "Big Band Sound" of Country Music.
Who was the first European to explore the interior of Texas?
DeVaca
DeLeon
DeSoto
Coronado
Answer: DeVaca
DeVaca reported back to Spain saying he saw 'very fertile land' and 'large cows with horns' (buffalos).
How many days did Jesus say it would take for him to raise the temple if it was destroyed?Hint
3
5
7
12
Answer: 3
John 2:19 Jesus said this after throwing the moneychangers out of the temple.
Square is to cube in the same way what is related to sphere?Hint
Triangle
Circle
Rectangle
Pentagon
Answer: Circle
The cross section area of a cube is square in the same way cross section area of sphere is circle. Cross section area simply refers to the two dimensional shape that we see when a three dimension object is sliced. If we sliced a cube we will see a square in same way way when we slice a sphere we will see a circle.
What is the state capital named after an explorer who was imprisoned in the Tower of London?Hint
Raleigh
Augusta
Columbus
Montgomery
Answer: Raleigh
Raleigh is the state capital of North Carolina. Sir Walter Raleigh was imprisoned at the Tower of London originally for marrying without the Queen's permission, then was imprisoned again for allegedly being involved in a plot against King James I. Ultimately, Sir Walter Raleigh was executed in England upon his return from ransacking a Spanish outpost while in search of El Dorado, the "City of Gold".
Which Country Music Duet had a huge hit with the song "Golden Ring"?Hint
Jesse Colter and Waylon Jennings
George Jones and Tammy Wynette
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner
Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker.
Answer: George Jones and Tammy Wynette
George Jones and Tammy Wynette had a number one hit in the American Country Chart in 1976 with "Golden Ring" from their album "16 Biggest Hits"
Which of the following countries did NOT explore or claim Texas?
Spain
Mexico
France
England
Answer: England
Mexico never explored Texas but did claim it until the Texas Revolution.
According to Matthew 22:32, what is God not a god of?Hint
The sinner
The dead
The transgressor
The wicked
Answer: The dead
Matthew 22:32 God is the god of the living and not of the dead.
Pine is to mountains in the same way cactus is to what?Hint
Sea
Space
River banks
Desert
Answer: Desert
Pine trees are coniferous hence grows on mountains at high altitudes in the same way cactus needs very little water hence grows in the desert. Their leaves are modified to spines that prevents water loss.
What state capital played a prominent role in the book/movie called "Gone With The Wind"?Hint
New Orleans
Jackson
Atlanta
Augusta
Answer: Atlanta
Atlanta is the state capital of Georgia. The Union Army's assault, led by General William T. Sherman, overwhelmed the John B. Hood-led Confederate forces in Atlanta. General Sherman then continued onto Savannah, Georgia on his famous "March to the Sea".
Which huge hit for Jim Reeves was released in 1966, two years after his tragic death?Hint
He'll Have to Go
Four Walls
I Love You Because
Distant Drums
Answer: Distant Drums
Although Jim Reeves was killed in 1964 there was a lot of recorded material that had not been released and over the following years, his wife drip fed this material onto the market and "Distant Drums" immediately went into the number one spot on both sides of the Atlantic. "Distant Drums" was the last Jim Reeves Number One in the UK although "I Wont Come in While He's There" did reach the Number One Spot in the USA in 1967.