General Knowledge 1
Which fruit did many people in the Western world think was poisonous until 1820?
Tomatoes
What month was Julius Caesar stabbed in?
March
How many children are in the Von Trapp family in The Sound of Music?
Seven
Pickles start out as which vegetable?
Cucumber
What’s the name of the dance number performed toward the beginning of Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Time Warp
What is the capital of Singapore?
Singapore
Where did Albert Einstein live before moving to the United States?
Germany
Which is the only vowel on a standard keyboard that is not on the top line of letters?
A
In what country did the tradition of the Easter bunny originate?
Germany
How many scent receptors do dogs have in their noses? (in millions)
300 million
What is the longest above-water mountain range?
The Andes
Who invented scissors?
Leonardo da Vinci
Who was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
Who was the shortest-serving U.S. president?
William Henry Harrison, who died on his 32nd day in office
How many time zones are there in Russia?
11
Area 51 is located in which U.S. state?
Nevada
Which U.S. president is featured on the $2 bill?
Thomas Jefferson
“Adventure of Sherlock Holmes” was written by which writer?
Arthur Conan Doyle
What was the first book published by Jane Austen?
Sense and Sensibility
Which bone are babies born without?
Knee cap
Which letter is representative of 50 in Roman numerals?
L
How many Canadian provinces are there?
10
What is the joule a unit of?
Energy
What currency does Switzerland use?
The Swiss franc
What is an integer?
A whole number