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Who was born into a Quaker family and is remembered as a leader of the women’s suffrage movement? Hint: Her initials are S. B. A.
Susan B. Anthony Anthony became involved with the women’s suffrage movement after meeting fellow activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
In math, the order of operations is represented by the acronym PEMDAS. What does the D stand for?
Division The order of operations gives the correct order for solving a math problem. It stands for parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction
The Persistence of Memory, Cabaret Scene, and Swans Reflecting Elephants are paintings by what surrealist artist?
Dalí Salvador Dalí painted with influence from art movements like Dadaism, Cubism, and of course Surrealism.
What nation is the birthplace of Hayao Miyazaki, Akira Kurosawa, and Yoko Ono?
Japan Japan is a chain of islands in the North Pacific; the capital city, Tokyo, is one of the most populous in the world.
What weather phenomenon is a funnel of quickly spinning air (up to 250 mph)?
A tornado Tornadoes are preceded by a thunderstorm and are often accompanied by hail.
Who was the third president of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson Jefferson served as president from 1801–1809. He is remembered for reducing the national debt and acquiring the Louisiana Territory.
In what order are the colors of the rainbow? Hint: The mnemonic device “Roy G. Biv” is helpful here.
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet Isaac Newton’s work with prisms and light established that we see seven colors in a rainbow.
What popular kids’ show did Buffalo Bob Smith host in the ’40s and ’50s, along with his puppet sidekick?
The Howdy Doody Show The program broke ground as the first nationally televised children’s show in America.
What is the capital city of Austria?
Vienna Vienna is home to two UNESCO world heritage sites: the city’s historic center and the Schönbrunn Palace.
What is the largest bird species?
The ostrich This big, flightless bird is native to Africa and can weigh up to 344 pounds (156 kilograms)
Ansel Adams is best known for his work in what profession: carpentry, photography, or architecture?
Photography Adams was inducted into the Photography Hall of Fame in 1984 for his work.
The Corsair was a mid-sized car model produced between 1963–1970 by what car company?
Ford There are only about 350 Corsairs left today, making the car a popular collectible for auto enthusiasts.
In the comics, Robin is the sidekick to what superhero?
Batman Robin first appeared in the comics in 1940 and was created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson.
The Notre Dame Basilica is a historic Canadian church found in what Quebec city?
Montreal. The basilica is the first Gothic Revival church in Canada and is a religious, historical, and artistic treasure.
What is the oldest and deepest lake in the world: Lake Superior, Lake Titicaca, or Lake Baikal?
Lake Baikal This Siberian lake contains 20 percent of the world’s total unfrozen fresh water.
Who released the song “Born in the U.S.A.” in 1984?
Bruce Springsteen An early draft of the song was simply called “Vietnam” and was a more muted, melancholy version of the song we know and love.
What “W” clothes washer company was founded in 1911 as the Upton Machine Company?
Whirlpool The company changed its name to Whirlpool in 1950 and introduced many home appliances, including clothes dryers and irons.
What company has used slogans like “Mmm Mmm Good” and “Soup Is Good Food”?
Campbell’s Soup The company was founded in Camden, New Jersey, in 1869.
What nation hosted the Summer Olympics in 2020?
Japan The games were hosted in Tokyo. Sports played included basketball, archery, and diving
How many bones does a great white shark have: none, 213, or 72?
None Great whites, like all sharks, have cartilage rather than bones.
Who is known for the famous quotation “Give me liberty, or give me death”?
Patrick Henry The phrase was part of a speech he gave on March 23, 1775. It summarizes the American revolutionary sentiment at the time.
What is the surname of Pierre and Justin, the father-son duo who have both served as prime minister of Canada?
Trudeau Pierre Trudeau served as the 15th prime minister, and his son followed in his footsteps in 2015 as the second-youngest PM of Canada
What is the English translation of the Latin phrase per diem?
“Per day” Its modern usage, meaning a daily allowance, can be traced back to the early 1800s.
What inland region of Australia is sparsely populated, with less than five percent of the nation’s people residing there?
The Outback The Outback covers the Northern Territory, much of Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland, as well as a portion of New South Wales.
True or false? Tomatoes were originally cultivated in the Mediterranean.
False Although commonly used in Italian cooking, tomatoes are native to South America, most likely originating near Ecuador around 80,000 years ago.
Who was the first Black baseball player to play on the Major League Baseball team the Brooklyn Dodgers?
Jackie Robinson Although Robinson is largely seen as the man who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, historians recognize Moses Fleetwood Walker as actually being the first. Walker played for the Toledo Blue Stockings in the 1884 season.
Ray Kroc is one of the founders of what fast food chain that started in California?
McDonald’s Kroc met up with the McDonald brothers and helped expand their restaurant, founding the chain we know and love today.
Born in 1835, what is the pen name of author Samuel Clemens?
Mark Twain Twain’s pseudonym was inspired by his days as a riverboat pilot. Mark Twain was steamboat slang meaning “12 feet of water,” which was considered a safe depth.
Trafalgar Square can be found in what European nation?
England The square, located in Westminster, London, was named for a British war victory in 1805 and is the site of many cultural and community events.
What is the fifth planet from the sun?
Jupiter Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and has rings made of dust.