Geography
What modern country is home to the ancient city of Babylon?
A) Jordan
B) Iran
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Iraq
Iraq
When Columbus sailed from Spain on his epic journey what did he expect to find?
A) Florida
B) India
C) America
D) New England
India
Queen Isabella of Spain recruited Columbus to find a shorter route to India where spices, jewels, and silk could be found in abundance. Columbus, believing that the world was round, set off in a westerly direction and landed on an island in the Bahamas.
Alphabetically, what is the last of the 50 states?
Wyoming
In soccer, which players can legally touch and hold the ball with their hands when it is in play?
Goalkeeper
When a chef juliennes a fruit or vegetable, the results look like which of the following?
A) Matchsticks
B) Cubes
C) Coins
D) Crowns
Matchsticks
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea and the _________Sea?
Red
What was the reason that the Pilgrims left England and sailed for America?
A) They were seeking freedom for their religion
B)They were trying to escape paying taxes to the king
C) They were looking for gold in the new world
D) They were trying to conquer Canada
They were seeking freedom for their religion
The cactus wren is this state's bird. Nicknamed "The Grand Canyon State", it was admitted to statehood on February 14th, 1912.
Arizona
What is the famous annual bicycle race held in France called?
Tour de France
Especially in a hectic kitchen, cooks must not display their temper. On the other hand, tempering an egg is a desirable process. What does tempering mean, in the latter sense?
to slowly add a bit of hot liquid to beaten eggs
The ____________ Desert extends through China and Mongolia?
What was the name of one of Columbus's ships?
A) Santa Cruz
B) Santa Maria
C) Intrepid
D) Mayflower
How many of the 50 United States begin with the letter "M"?
A) 8
B) 6
C) 7
D) 5
Eight - Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri and Montana.
Fenway Park is home to the Red Sox. In which city, also known for a famous 'tea party', is Fenway Park located?
When meat is browned in a pan, bits of caramelized juices remain in the pan. These may be dissolved in a liquid (such as wine, water, stock) to form the basis for a sauce. What is this process called?
A) Deglazing
B) Steeping
C) Infusion
D) Sweating
Deglazing
The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroads met in what state, in 1869?
A) Montana
B) Utah
C) South Dakota
D) Wyoming
Utah
Public schools in many parts of the United States were segregated for many years. In what year did a Supreme Court decision order the end of segregation?
A) 1946
B) 1932
C) 1964
D) 1954
1954
This state's motto is "Eureka". The lowest point in the United States is in this state.
A) Montana
B) Texas
C) California
D) Alaska
California
Which sport have Didier Drogba, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Arjen Robben all played professionally?
Soccer
When a recipe directs a cook to pulse food, what should the cook do?
A) Turn the blender or food processor on and off rapidly
B) Whip the food, pausing between each circular stroke
C) Mix the food by lifting and turning it until well combined
Turn the blender or food processor on and off rapidly
What is the largest country in the world starting with I?
A) India
B) Indonesia
C) Italy
D) Iran
India
In 1849 some people were swept up in the excitement of what is called The Gold Rush. In what state was gold found?
Calfornia
How many of the 50 United States have two-word names, commonly speaking?
A) 10
B) 7
C) 8
D) 5
Ten - New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia.
Which NFL team became popularly known as "the Aints" due to their penchant for losing games?
New Orleans Saints
Blanche, as a woman's name, means white or pure. What does blanch mean as a culinary term?
to partially cook food in steam or boiling water and then plunge it in ice water