Capitals
Unlike many European capitals, this city is not located on a major river. It became its country's capital in 1607 and its altitude of 2,100 feet makes it one of Europe's highest capitals. The city was occupied by French troops under Napoleon in the early 19th Century and Napoleon's brother Joseph was installed on the throne.
Madrid
Who sang “Mack the Knife”?
Bobby Darin
Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes?
A. Chris Chataway
B. Roger Bannister
C. John Walker
D. Steve Scott
B. Roger Bannister
What was the name of the first novel that was ever written using a typewriter?
Tom Sawyer
What were the Three Stooges’ names?
Moe, Larry, Curly
This capital city's huge size accounts for almost one third of its country's population. The city was founded in 1535 and was named by its founders the 'City of Kings'.
Lima, Peru
What famous actor starred in Lilies of the Field and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Sidney Poitier
In 1987, who was the first goalie in the National Hockey League to score a goal?
Ron Hextall
Ron Hextall made his NHL debut with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1986. On 8th Decemeber 1987, he became the first goalie to score an empty net goal in league history in a game against the Boston Bruins. He repeated the feat in a game against the Washington Capitals in April, 1989.
Two displaced migrant ranch workers are the dual protagonists of what 1937 novella with a title that starts with a preposition?
Of Mice and Men
Which historical site is found in Athens and was dedicated to the goddess Athena?
The Parthenon
This capital city is surrounded by mountains and is one of the oldest metropolises in the western hemisphere. It is built on a former lake bed at an elevation of over 7,300 feet.
Mexico City
In 1960, someone used a U-2 plane for spying and was imprisoned by Russia. Who did it?
Gary Powers
The game of softball had a different name when it was invented by George Hancock. What was it called at first?
A. Dive ball
B. Indoor baseball
C. Stickball
D. Streetball
B. Indoor baseball
Jack, Simon, Piggy, and Roger are four of the young characters that make up the cast in what 1954 novel?
Lord of the Flies
In which movie does Frank Sinatra sing “My Way”?
The Manchurian Candidate
This capital city is over 3,500 years old and is its country's largest city. It was invaded in the 13th Century by Genghis Khan.
Kabul, Afghanistan
Who was the rising young star from the movie Rebel Without a Cause?
James Dean
Alan Wells, who won the Olympic 100 metres final in 1980, was from which country?
A. Jimmy White
B. Alex Higgins
C. John Higgins
D. Steve Davis
B. Alex Higgins
First appearing in the children's book "Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys", what is the most famous character created by H. A. and Margaret Rey?
Curious George
What was the first television show to air in color?
Ed Sullivan Show
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo
What year did the Beatles officially disband?
1971
Which famous race horse, who won the Aintree Grand National three times, was sired by Quorum out of Mared?
A. Seabiscuit
B. Secretariat
C. Crisp
D. Red Rum
D. Red Rum
According to the Harry Potter books, how many total balls are used in a standard Quidditch match?
4
What was the name of the television show featuring Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe on the Ponderosa?
Bonanza