Around The World
What pivotal moment in music history showcased the powerful exchange of cultural influences between the United Kingdom & the United States?
A) English Invasion B) Beatlemania C) British Invasion D) Swinging Sixties
C) British Invasion
What sports team is Cheny's most hated rival?
A) Aguilas Del America B) Boston Celtics C) New York Yankees D) San Francisco 49ers
B) Boston Celtics
Who was the nation's first ever vice president?
A) Thomas Jefferson B) George Clinton C) John Adams D) Aaron Burr
C) John Adams
What infamous event ended the gang war between Al Capone & George "Bugs" Moran?
A) The Stock Market Crash B) Prohibition C) The Chicago Fire D) The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
D) The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
What's the name of the chocolate originally intended to be made in the shape of a perfect circle to which the caramel center’s consistency greatly hindered its form?
A) Milk Duds B) M&M's C) Hershey's Kisses D) ROLO
A) Milk Duds
Which country opened their first ever international Disneyland?
A) China B) France C) Japan D) Taiwan
C) Japan
Tokyo Disneyland debuted in 1983.
In the second half during the Super Bowl between the Baltimore Ravens & San Francisco 49ers, what caused the game to be delayed for an hour & a half?
A) blackout B) terrorist plot C) fan fight broke out
D) a player suffered cardiac arrest
A) blackout
Which vice president dedicated the Monorail, Matterhorn, & Submarine Voyage at Disneyland?
A) John F. Kennedy B) Richard Nixon
C) Barry Goldwater D) Lyndon B. Johnson
B) Richard Nixon
What battle secured Texas independence from Mexico?
A) San Jacinto B) The Alamo C) Chapultepec
D) Palo Alto
A) San Jacinto
Which US state has a town named Santa Claus?
A) Michigan B) Ohio C) Pennsylvania D) Indiana
D) Indiana
As an additional cost to suffering the consequences for their war atrocities in World War II, which country was banned for four Olympic Games until 1964, where they hosted the annual games?
A) Germany B) Italy C) Japan D) Russia
C) Japan
Which of these teams was NOT one of the founding members to form the Major League of Mexican Soccer (Liga Mayor)?
A) America B) Guadalajara C) Atlas D) Cruz Azul
D) Cruz Azul
Which vice president was the second to serve under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
A) Harry S. Truman B) Henry A. Wallace C) Neither Of Them D) John Nance Garner
B) Henry A. Wallace
Which of these countries avoided direct involvement in World War II?
A) Sweden B) Spain C) Ireland D) Afghanistan
D) Afghanistan
Excluding their last official song of Now & Then, how many times does the word love appear in the lyrics of The Beatles' songs?
A) 414 B) 361 C) 513 D) 613 E) 315
D) 613
Before Halloween was a holiday focused on spirits, ghouls, goblins, which country in the 18th century celebrated the holiday where matchmaking was a popular activity for romance & love?
A) Japan B) France C) Germany D) Ireland
D) Ireland
Which fans of this NFL team set the world record for holding the Largest Halloween Party in this 2010 game hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers?
A) San Francisco 49ers B) Oakland Raiders C) Detroit Lions D) New Orleans Saints
D) New Orleans Saints
At least 17,777 fans came to the game at the Louisiana Superdome in costume. The previous record was only 508 costumed people at a nightclub in Bloomington, Indiana.
Which vice president became president following the assassination of President Lincoln until his impeachment in 1868?
A) Andrew Johnson B) Stephen Douglas C) Hannibal Hamlin D) Ulysses S. Grant
A) Andrew Johnson
During World War I, what battle proved an unsuccessful Allied campaign to secure a sea route to Russia, resulting in heavy losses?
A) Verdun B) Gallipoli C) Somme D) Jutland
B) Gallipoli
How long did the first ever Thanksgiving last?
A) one day B) four days C) two days D) three days
D) three days
What continent requires ingredients be proven safe before approval, leading to a generally higher quality standard of fast food offerings?
A) North America B) Europe C) Asia D) South America
B) Europe
How many times did Cheny cried watching his favorite team lose in a championship game?
A) only when it's the Rams B) only when it's the Lakers C) Just Once D) only when it's the Dodgers E) Always
C) Just Once
The Baltimore Ravens winning the Super Bowl against the 49ers, when he was a 49ers fan.
Which former vice president turned president had ties to former Kansas City political boss Thomas Joseph Pendergast that helped launch his political career?
A) Calvin Coolidge B) Harry S. Truman C) Richard Nixon D) Lyndon B. Johnson
B) Harry S. Truman
“Senator from Pendergast” was his nickname.
What decisive battle in the Mexican Revolution led to a shift in power for the revolutionary forces defeating the federal army?
A) Palo Alto B) Ciudad Juarez C) Zacatecas D) Buena Vista
C) Zacatecas
Due to the Metonic cycle formation named after Greek astronomer Meton of Athens, how often will a full moon appear on Halloween night?
A) every 10 years B) every 13 years C) every 16 years D) every 19 years
D) every 19 years