Geography
Which European city is famous for the Colosseum?
A) Paris
B) Rome
C) Madrid
D) Berlin
B) Rome
Which animal is the largest land mammal?
A. Rhino
B. Hippo
C. Elephant
D. Giraffe
Answer: C. Elephant
True/False
It took eight months from start to finish to produce the 1959 Disney film, Sleeping Beauty.
False - It took eight years
Which of the following sports does not use a ball?
Golf, tennis, hockey, or baseball?
Hockey
Can elephants swim?
Yes
Which president is featured on the one-dollar bill?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) George Washington
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Ulysses S. Grant
B) George Washington
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific
Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
A. Venus
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Saturn
B. Mars
Which natural process turns liquid water into vapor?
A. Freezing
B. Condensing
C. Evaporating
D. Melting
Answer: C. Evaporating
Which film featured the character Scarlett O’Hara?
A) Jezebel
B) Gone with the Wind
C) Rebecca
D) Wuthering Heights
B) Gone with the Wind
The Olympics are held every how many years?
2
How many legs does a lobster have?
A. 2
B. 10
C. 6
D. 12
10
Which president was known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
A) Alexander Hamilton
B) George Washington
C) James Madison
D) John Jay
C) James Madison
The first issue of TV Guide was published in February of which decade?
A. 1940s
B. 1950s
C. 1960s
D. 1970s
B. 1950s
How many time zones does Russia have?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 2
D) 11
D. 11
Which sense is most closely linked to memory?
A. Sight
B. Touch
C. Hearing
D. Smell
Answer: D. Smell
Which actor played Indiana Jones?
A) Harrison Ford
B) Kurt Russell
C) Bruce Willis
D) Sylvester Stallone
A) Harrison Ford
Who was the first African American Major League Baseball player?
A) Hank Aaron
B) Willie Mays
C) Jackie Robinson
D) Babe Ruth
C) Jackie Robinson
Which bird is often a symbol of wisdom?
A. Eagle
B. Owl
C. Raven
D. Hawk
Answer: B. Owl
Who was the first President of the United States?
A) John Adams
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) George Washington
D) James Madison
C) George Washington
. Presidents’ Day was originally meant to honor:
A. All U.S. presidents
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. George Washington
D. The Founding Fathers
C. George Washington
Which U.S. city is known for the Liberty Bell?
A) Boston
B) Philadelphia
C) Washington, D.C.
D) New York City
B
What is the main source of energy for Earth?
A. Wind
B. Water
C. The Sun
D. Electricity
Answer: C. The Sun
Which 1965 film starred Julie Andrews as Maria?
A) My Fair Lady
B) Camelot
C) The Sound of Music
D) Mary Poppins
C) The Sound of Music
How many points is a touchdown worth?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 7
D) 10
Answer: B) 6
What do scientists call animals that live both on land and in water?
A. Reptiles
B. Mammals
C. Amphibians
D. Fish
Answer: C. Amphibians
Which president resigned from office?
A) Richard Nixon
B) Gerald Ford
C) Ronald Reagan
D) Lyndon Johnson
A) Richard Nixon
February is the shortest month due to changes made by which ancient civilization?
A. Greek
B. Egyptian
C. Roman
D. Chinese
Roman
Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
A) Alps
B) Andes
C) Rockies
D) Himalayas
Answer: D) Himalayas
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A. Gold
B. Iron
C. Quartz
D. Diamond
Answer: D. Diamond
Which actress became Princess of Monaco after leaving Hollywood?
A) Grace Kelly
B) Audrey Hepburn
C) Rita Hayworth
D) Ingrid Bergman
A) Grace Kelly
What country has competed the most times in the Summer Olympics yet hasn’t won a gold medal?
A) DRC B) Canada C) Ghana D) Thailand E) The Philippines F) Ethiopia
The Philippines
What do we call animals that eat only plants?
A. Carnivores
B. Omnivores
C. Herbivores
D. Predators
Answer: C. Herbivores
Which president is on the penny?
A) George Washington
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Franklin Roosevelt
B) Abraham Lincoln
. Which major sporting event is often held in February?
A. World Series
B. Super Bowl
C. Stanley Cup Finals
D. NBA Finals
B. Super Bowl