Geography
The Great Lakes are made up of how many bodies of water?
5.
The five lakes are Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, and they are on or near the Canada–United States border.
She was the first person to fly solo across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Amelia Earhart.
She and her airplane disappeared while flying across the Pacific Ocean in her attempt to circumnavigate the globe. She was never found and was legally declared dead two years after her disappearance.
Tulip bulbs were once exchanged as currency in what city of the Netherlands?
Holland.
The demand for tulips there in the 1600s was so high that some prized bulbs could be worth more than a house.
It is cooked, pureed apples combined with cinnamon and sugar.
Applesauce.
It’s a staple of kids’ diets. In the 1950s and 1960s, it was frequently on the school lunch menu.
What US state is known as "The Last Frontier?"
Alaska.
Its rugged landscape and climate coupled with the fact that it is the least densely populated state has earned it the nickname "The Last Frontier."
What is the world's largest island?
Greenland.
It has a total covered area of 2,130,800 sq km.
This Polish-born French scientist discovered polonium and radium.
Marie Curie.
She won two Nobel Prizes: one solo award in chemistry and one in physics with her husband, Pierre Curie, and Henri Becquerel.
Where is the oldest baseball stadium located?
Boston.
Fenway Park opened in 1912, making it the oldest MLB stadium
Served with pasta, its main ingredient is basil.
Pesto.
Other ingredients are garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. You can substitute walnuts without compromising flavor.
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile.
It flows through 11 countries in northeast Africa.
This 18th-century British novelist ushered in the modern romantic comedy genre.
Jane Austen.
Her famous novels include Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.
Who was the youngest member of The Beatles?
George Harrison.
Ringo Starr was born July 1940 making him oldest. Then it is John Lennon (October 1940), Paul McCartney (June 1942), and George Harrison (February 1943).
This red sauce is served with tortilla chips.
Salsa.
Basic ingredients include chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Add cumin and salt to taste.
What country contains the westernmost point in South America?
Peru.
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Margaret Thatcher.
She served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990.
This aquatic, herbivorous sea mammal, often found in the waters in and around Florida, is often called a sea cow.
Manatee.
There are additional species of manatees found in the Amazon and Africa as well. Despite their nickname, manatees are more closely related to elephants than cows and can grow to 13 feet and 1,300 pounds.
This mayo-based sauce includes minced dill pickles, mustard, lemon juice, and spices and often accompanies fried fish.
Tartar sauce.
The name comes from the French tartare, but its roots might date to the Roman era.
In what mountain range is Mount Everest located?
The Himalayas.
Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and Tibet.
Which artist was known for her self-portraits and depiction of Mexican folk culture?
Frida Kahlo.
Frida Kahlo is among the most famous Mexican artists of the 1900s. She was known especially for her disturbing style and her many unsmiling self-portraits.
What animal do the Galapagos Islands take their name from?
Tortoises.
The Galapagos Islands were named for their giant tortoises; the old Spanish word galapago meant saddle, a term early explorers used for the tortoises due to the shape of their shells.
This is a yogurt based sauce and cucumbers are the main ingredient used in its preparation.
Tzatziki.
This sauce is famous in countries like Greece, Iraq, Turkey, and Cyprus. Tzatziki started back in the Ottoman Empire.
What province, known as the “seabird capital of North America,” became part of Canada in March 1949.
Newfoundland.
Now called Newfoundland and Labrador, it became the 10th province of the Dominion of Canada.
Who was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?
Aretha Franklin.
In 1967, Respect became her first chart-topping single. By the end of that decade, she had earned the title ‘Queen of Soul.’
In what country did the sport of curling originate?
Scotland.
The sport dates back to the 16th century, and the first recorded game was played at Paisley Abbey between a monk and a relative of the abbott.
This sauce is fermented then brewed. It's made with soybeans and it also contains roasted grains, water and salt.
Soy Sauce.
Soy sauce goes back over 2,000 years in China. It was developed to help keep food from spoiling and to add flavor to it, as salt was expensive at the time. It was introduced to Japan in the 7th century and later to Korea and Southeast Asia.