General Knowledge
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature
Fun Fact: The first modern temperature scale was devised by German scientist Daniel Fahrenheit in 1724.
Which is the largest member of the cat family?
Tiger
Fun Fact: A tiger can be as long as 11 feet from nose to tail, and can weigh up to 660 pounds.
Who was the first US president?
George Washington
Fun Fact: He is the only president to run unopposed.
What kind of fish is Nemo from Finding Nemo?
A clownfish
Fun Fact: The diploma in the dentist’s office is from the Pixar University School of Dentistry.
How many strings does a guitar have?
Most have six, although there are exceptions
Fun Fact: Bass guitars have 4.
What is the hardest natural substance in the world?
Diamond
Fun Fact: Only a diamond can cut another diamond.
What do you call a group of wolves?
A pack
Fun Fact: A wolf’s nose print is as unique as a person’s fingerprint.
The ancient Egyptians are famous for what kind of monument?
Pyramids
Fun Fact: There are over 80 pyramids scattered across Egypt.
Which Disney Princess is the only one based on a real person?
Pocahontas.
Fun Fact: Pocahontas is also the only Disney princess with a tattoo.
Which instrument does a pianist play?
A piano
Fun Fact: Piano is short for pianoforte.
Which planet in the Milky Way is the biggest?
Jupiter
Fun Fact: It is 11.2 times bigger than planet Earth.
What is the world's largest bird?
The ostrich
Fun Fact: An ostrich can run at up to 45 miles per hour.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Fun Fact: The Mona Lisa is protected by bulletproof glass.
Where does Aladdin live?
Agrabah
Fun Fact: There are 3 wishes Genie can’t grant: He cannot kill anyone, bring anyone back from the dead, or make anyone fall in love.
What is the oldest instrument ever found?
A flute
Fun Fact: It is over 43,000 years old.
Where is the Eiffel Tower?
Paris, France
Fun Fact: The Eiffel Tower was the world’s tallest building until 1931.
Which land animal can open up its mouth the widest?
A hippopotamus
Fun Fact: A hippopotamus can open its mouth up to 3.3 feet wide.
Who was the first man to step foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Fun Fact: Only 12 people have ever stood on the moon.
What's the name of the horse in "Tangled"?
Maximus
Fun Fact: The “I See Light” sequence has over 45,000 lanterns.
How many black keys does a piano with 52 white keys have?
36
Fun Fact: Piano keys used to be made from ivory.
Which country has the largest population?
China
Fun Fact: China covers 3,705,407 sqare miles.
Which animal lives entirely on bamboo?
The giant panda
Fun Fact: A giant panda spends 12 to 14 hours a day eating.
Who was the ancient Roman Goddess of Love?
Venus
Fun Fact: The ancient Greek goddess of love was Aphrodite.
How many "thingamabobs" does the Little Mermaid have?
20
Fun Fact: Ursula has a human upper body and an octopus lower body. This mythical creature is called a cecaelia.
Where did jazz begin?
The U.S
Fun Fact: Jazz emerged around 1900.