Riddles
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
Which city is often referred to as the “Fashion Capital of the World,” hosting prominent Fashion Weeks twice a year?
Paris
What is the name of the second tallest mountain in the world?
K2
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and in what year did she take office?
Margaret Thatcher, in 1979.
What is the national dish of Scotland?
Haggis
Which famous musician was known as "The King of Rock and Roll" and had hits like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock"?
Elvis Presley
Which Italian artist is known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican?
Michelangelo.
What question can you never answer yes to?
Are you asleep yet?
Who was known as the “People’s Princess” and became a fashion icon in the 1980s with her elegant style?
Princess Diana.
Which country has the largest population in the world?
China
In what year did the United Kingdom vote to leave the European Union in the Brexit referendum?
A. 2014
B. 2016
C. 2015
2016
Which type of pasta is shaped like small rice grains and often used in soups?
A. Orzo
B. Fussilli
C. Penne
D. Gnocchi
Orzo
What is the term used for the distance between two pitches in music?
Interval
Which artist painted The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci.
What has hands, but can’t clap?
A clock
Which classic 1950s actress popularized the hourglass silhouette with nipped-in waists and full skirts?
Marilyn Monroe.
Which city is home to the famous landmark, the Colosseum?
Rome, Italy
What is the name of the United Kingdom's legislative body, consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords?
Parliament
In which U.S. city did deep-dish pizza first become popular?
Chicago
What was Louis Armstrong's nickname?
Pops
Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
J.K. Rowling.
What kind of band never plays music?
A rubber band
What was the popular hat style among women in the early 1960s, often worn by Jackie Kennedy?
The pillbox hat.
Which capital city is located on two continents?
Istanbul (in both Europe and Asia)
What is the primary function of the U.S. Electoral College in presidential elections?
To formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
In which country did the croissant actually originate?
Popularized in France but..
A. Italy
B. Czech Repbulic
C. Austria
C. Austria
What music genre originated in the 1950s combining rhythm and blues, gospel, and jazz influences?
Rock and Roll
Who wrote The Catcher in the Rye?
J.D. Salinger.
I go around in circles,
But always straight ahead
Never complain,
No matter where I am led.
Wheel
Which Italian brand, founded by a family of designers, is known for its double-G logo?
A. Dior
B. Gucci
C. Michal Kors
D. Prada
Gucci
What body of water separates Saudi Arabia from Africa?
The Red Sea
What document serves as the foundation of Canada's Constitution, including the rights and freedoms of Canadians?
The Constitution Act, 1982, which includes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Which cooking method uses prolonged, low temperatures to break down tough connective tissues in meat, making it tender and juicy?
Braising
At what age have several famous musicians died and joined a 'club'?
A. 33
B. 27
C. 25
27
Which museum is home to the Mona Lisa?
The Louvre Museum in Paris.
If you drop me I’m sure to crack, but give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I?
A mirror
What eye makeup style, using thick, dark eyeliner, became popular in the 1940s and was famously worn by starlets like Bette Davis?
The "cat-eye" eyeliner.
Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city, is located in which country?
A. Brazil
B. Peru
C. Ecuador
D. Haiti
Peru
hich movement, founded by Alice Paul and others in the early 20th century, was instrumental in securing women's right to vote in the United States?
The suffrage movement, specifically the National Woman's Party.
What type of nut is used to make marzipan?
Almonds
What musical instrument is used in the genre of jazz and is known for its sliding pitch?
Trombone
Which Spanish artist is famous for his surreal works, including The Persistence of Memory, featuring melting clocks?
Salvador Dalí.
The day before yesterday I was 21, and next year I will be 24. When is my birthday?
December 31; today is January 1.
Which hairstyle, associated with actresses like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, featured soft curls and elegant updos?
The "Chignon.
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
4
What is the name of the act passed in 1988 in Canada that officially declared Canada a bilingual nation?
The Official Languages Act.
What is the main difference between brown eggs and white eggs?
The color difference is due to the breed of chicken; nutritionally, they are almost the same.
Who famously sung the song 'Stand by Me' in 1961?
Ben E King
The Sistine Chapel, known for its stunning ceiling painted by Michelangelo, is located in which famous religious center?
Vatican City, Rome.
Speaking of rivers, a man calls his dog from the opposite side of the river. The dog crosses the river without getting wet, and without using a bridge or boat. How?
The river was frozen.
What type of stitch is commonly used in hand-finishing a jacket or coat, where the stitching is barely visible and has a soft, natural appearance?
The "pick stitch."
What season does Australia experience in December?
Summer
Which philosopher wrote The Republic, outlining his vision of a just society ruled by philosopher-kings?
Plato
Which classic French pastry consists of layers of thin dough and butter, often used to make croissants?
Puff pastry.
Which musical genre, originating in Jamaica in the late 1960s, features offbeat rhythms and was popularized by artists like Bob Marley?
Reggae
The Grapes of Wrath, which tells the story of a family during the Great Depression, was written by which Nobel Prize-winning American author?
John Steinbeck.
I turn once, what is out will not get in. I turn again, what is in will not get out. What am I?
A key
What annual fashion event is known for its extravagant themes and serves as a major fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The Met Gala
In what ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?
Atlantic Ocean
Who was the longest-serving Prime Minister of Canada?
William Lyon Mackenzie King, who served for over 21 years in total.
Pancetta is derived from the meat of what animal?
a) Cow
b) Chicken
c) Lamb
d) Pig
pig
What is the formula for a natural minor scale in terms of whole and half steps?
Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole
What is the art movement associated with Pablo Picasso?
cubism
You've heard me before, yet you hear me again,
Then I die 'til you call me again.
echo
Which English tailoring establishment, founded in 1849, is famously known for its bespoke suits and is considered a symbol of high-end tailoring?
Savile Row.
How many time zones are there in the US?
6
Which province was the last to join the Canadian Confederation, becoming the 10th province in 1949?
Newfoundland and Labrador.
What type of nut is added to chocolate to make Nutella?
a) Almonds
b) Peanuts
c) Hazelnuts
d) Walnuts
Hazelnuts
What is the difference between a major scale and a minor scale?
The minor scale has a flattened third note compared to the major scale.
In which town is the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee set?
Maycomb, Alabama.