Music Trivia (by Karina)
Who performed the song "...Baby One More Time"?
Who is Britney Spears? Released in 1998, it was her first number one hit and launched her into pop stardom. Having sold over 10 million copies, the song is one of the best-selling singles of all time.
The traditional Kazakh festival celebrated during the spring equinox, symbolizing renewal and fertility, is known as this.
What is Наурыз?
Which city is governed by the youngest mayor?
What is Шымкент (governed by 44-year-old Gabit Syzdykbekov)?
What is panda?
In this year, the United States opened its only consulate in Central Asia, located in Almaty.
What is 2009?
The artist named Marshall Bruce Mathers III is better known as?
Who is Eminem?
This ancient practice involves the ceremonial slaughter of a sheep or goat, usually performed during significant celebrations.
What is құрбан?
There are many ancient cities and historical sites in Kazakh history. Most of them played significant roles along the Silk Road and were elevated to city status during the Middle Ages. Which city was first elevated to city status?
What is Тараз, which celebrated its 2000th anniversary in 2002?
What are Przewalski's horses?
This environmental movement, founded in 1989 by O. Suleimenov, aimed to address nuclear testing issues in Kazakhstan.
What is Nevada-Semey?
Who was the first Kazakh to Win a Grammy?
Who is Imanbek? In 2021, the then 21-year-old Aksu railway worker won a Grammy for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Saint John’s “Roses.”
This philosophical work by the 19th-century Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev addresses themes of morality, culture, and social justice, influencing generations of Kazakhs.
What is қара сөздер / The Book of Words?
In 2012, where was the "Golden Woman" first discovered?
What is Оралға жақын? She was aged 17-20. Her noble lineage is confirmed by 80 gold jewelry items, two guards buried nearby, and a unique comb depicting a battle scene between the Sarmatians and Persians.
What are Tazy Dogs?
A theater in Astana is named in honor of this Kazakh actor.
Who is Қалибек Қуанышбаев?
What Kate Bush song was featured in season 4 of “Stranger Things"?
What is "Running Up That Hill"? After the season aired in 2022, the streams of this 1985 banger soared by 8,000% and the official music video on YouTube now boasts over 280 million views.
This genre of Kazakh folklore is dedicated to the theme of protecting the homeland and land.
What is epic poetry or батырлар жыры?
In which region is the first nature reserve in our country located?
What is Түркістан?
The Aksu-Zhabagly Reserve is located in the Turkestan region. It is one of the oldest reserves in Central Asia.
In May of 2024, Malaysia announced it would send this animal to countries that buy its palm oil, ironically as a way to address concerns about the impact of palm oil production on wildlife.
What are orangutans?
This was the first Kazakh-language magazine, a national publication covering society, politics, and literature, first published in 1911.
What is Aikap?
What is the name of the early 20th century song (sort of) about Kazakhstan, a recording of which can be found in the U.S. Library of Congress?
What is Turkestan? The recording was discovered in the U.S. Library of Congress archives by researchers from the Farab Library in – you guessed it – Turkistan, Kazakhstan. The song was performed by The American Quartet music group and was reportedly a Broadway hit in 1919.
The traditional Kazakh practice that involves community members coming together to assist a family with significant tasks, such as building a house, preparing for a wedding, haymaking, and harvesting, exemplifying collective support in heavy labor.
What is асар?
The name of the city Astana means the capital of the country. However, this word is borrowed from Persian. What does it mean in Persian?
What is "sacred place" or "threshold"?
During World War II, in 1943, Australia sent this animal, named Winston for the British Prime Minister, to the United Kingdom, via a two week sea voyage to Liverpool. The ship clashed with a German submarine and this animal died.
What is a duck-billed platypus?
This founder of Kazakh linguistics, a leader of Alash Orda, was repressed and executed in 1937. (From Tim: he also had an amazing moustache)
Who is Ахмет Байтұрсынұлы?