Famous Places
What is the capital of the United States?
A. New York City
B. Washington, D.C-
C. Philadelphia
Who was the sheriff on The Andy Griffith Show?
A. Barney Fife
B. Andy Taylor-
C. Gomer Pyle
Who sang "Can't Help Falling in Love"?
A. Elvis Presley-
B. Johnny Cash
C. Frank Sinatra
Which country is credited with creating the dish paella?
A) Spain
B) Italy
C) Portugal
Correct answer: A) Spain
This U.S. president signed the Homestead Act of 1862.
A) Abraham Lincoln-
B) Andrew Jackson
C) Theodore Roosevel
What famous tower is in Paris?
A. Big Ben
• B. Leaning Tower of Pisa
• C. Eiffel Tower-
What yellow brick road leads to a famous wizard?
A. The Wizard of Oz-
• B. Mary Poppins
• C. Peter Pan
Which musical instrument has 88 keys?
A. Organ
B. Piano-
C. Harpsichord
What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
A) Lentils
B) Chickpeas
C) Black beans
Correct answer: B) Chickpeas
The ancient city of Carthage was located in what modern-day country?
A) Egypt
B) Tunisia-
C) Greece
Which state is known as the Sunshine State?
A. California
• B. Florida=
• C. Arizona
Which holiday movie stars George Bailey?
A. White Christmas
• B. Miracle on 34th Street
C. It's a Wonderful Life-
Who was known as "Ol' Blue Eyes"?
A. Dean Martin
• B. Frank Sinatra-
• C. Bing Crosby
Saffron, one of the world's most expensive spices, comes from what part of a flower?
A) Petals
B) Roots
C) Stigmas
Correct answer: C) Stigmas
The Treaty of Versailles officially ended which war?
A) World War I-
B) World War II
C) The Crimean War
What river flows through Egypt?
A. Amazon River
• B. Mississippi River
• C. Nile River-
What cartoon sailor is famous for eating spinach?
A. Popeye -
B. Woody Woodpecker
• C. Yogi Bear
Which family of musical instruments includes the violin?
A. Brass
• B. Woodwinds
• C. Strings-
Which cheese is traditionally used in Greek salad?
A) Feta
B) Brie
C) Cheddar
Correct answer: B) Italy
Which empire was ruled by Suleiman the Magnificent?
A) Roman Empire
B) Ottoman Empire-
C) Persian Empire
What mountain is the tallest in the world above sea level?
A. Mount Kilimanjaro
• B. Mount Everest -
C. Mount McKinley (Denali)
Who played Forrest Gump in the 1994 movie?
A. Tom Hanks-
• B. Robin Williams
C. Kevin Costner
Which band recorded the hit song "Hey Jude"?
A. The Rolling Stones
• B. The Beatles-
C. The Beach Boys
This rare mushroom is highly prized in Italian cuisine and is often shaved over pasta or risotto.
A) Morel
B) Truffle
C) Shiitake
Correct answer: B) Truffle
The Rosetta Stone helped scholars decipher which ancient writing system?
A) Egyptian hieroglyphs-
B) Mayan symbols
C) Viking runes