Food
What country is the origin of sushi?
Japan
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What instrument family is the violin part of?
The string family
Who successfully flew the first powered airplane in 1903?
The Wright Brothers
Which blood type is most common?
O positive
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocados
What treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
Associated with bluegrass, folk, and country music, this instrument is typically fitted with four or five strings, but there are other models that use as many as six.
Banjo
Who was named the “Person of the Century” during the 20th century?
Albert Einstein
What word is used to refer to the bones in your fingers and toes?
Phalanges
What Italian dessert is made from coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream?
Tiramisu
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote in national elections?
New Zealand (1893)
If there are 52 keys on a piano, how many black keys does it have?
36
Who was a world-famous escape artist and illusionist who captivated global audiences during the 20th century?
Harry Houdini
What three countries make up Scandinavia?
Norway, Sweden, Denmark
What is the name of the Spanish cold tomato soup?
Gazpacho
What was the name of the period of cultural rebirth in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century?
The Renaissance
Complete this lyric from the song ‘The Music Man’. “Seventy six ________ led the big parade!”
Trombones
Who was an industrialist who revolutionized manufacturing with the assembly line and mass production of the Model T during the 20th century?
Henry Ford
How many major islands make up Hawaii?
8
What is the Italian word for “to the tooth” used to describe perfectly cooked pasta?
Al dente
Who was British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
This musical instrument is played by pressing it against the side of your face and blowing into the main hole. The other small holes on its body can be pressed down on with your fingers to achieve different tones. What is it?
Flute
This legendary rock and roll star from the 20th century holds the record for 114 total Top 40 hits.
Elvis Presley
What is the oldest continuous sporting event in the Unites States?
The Kentucky Derby