Commercial Jingles & Slogans
Historical Events
Geography
Food & Kitchen Lore
Things that are Purple
100

This fast-food chain told customers, “Have it your way.”

What is Burger King?

100

In 1912, this famous passenger ship struck an iceberg and sank during its maiden voyage.

What is the Titanic?

100

This U.S. state is nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”

What is Minnesota?

100

This kitchen tool is traditionally used to remove the skin from potatoes, carrots, and other vegetables.

What is a vegetable peeler?

100

This small purple fruit grows in bunches and can be eaten fresh or made into wine.

What are grapes?

200

“Melts in your mouth, not in your hand” was the famous slogan for these colorful chocolate candies.

What are M&M's?

200

On December 7, 1941, this U.S. naval base in Hawaii was attacked by Japan.

What is Pearl Harbor?

200

This European country is shaped somewhat like a boot.

What is Italy?

200

According to the familiar saying, an apple a day is supposed to keep this professional away.

What is the doctor?

200

This purple flowering plant is famous for its sweet fragrance and is often associated with Provence, France.

What is lavender?

300

“The quicker picker upper” is the long-running slogan associated with this household paper product.

What is Bounty?

300

In 1803, the United States completed this enormous land purchase from France, nearly doubling the nation's size.

What is the Louisiana Purchase?

300

The Great Barrier Reef lies off the northeastern coast of this country.

What is Australia?

300

Before refrigeration became common, this method of preserving meat involved exposing it to smoke.

What is smoking?

300

This famous purple dinosaur sang “I Love You” on children's television.

Who is Barney?

400

“You’re in good hands” has been the slogan of this insurance company.

What is Allstate?

400

In 1969, millions watched on television as Neil Armstrong became the first person to do this.

What is walk on the Moon?

400

This African country is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the continent's highest mountain.

What is Tanzania?

400

This Italian dessert's name literally translates to “pick me up.”

What is tiramisu?

400

This gemstone can be purple and is traditionally associated with the month of February.

What is amethyst?

500

“The best a man can get” is the slogan associated with this men's grooming brand.

What is Gillette?

500

In 1945, representatives from 50 nations gathered in California to sign the charter creating this international organization.

What is the United Nations?

500

This river flows through Egypt and empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

What is the Nile River?

500

Traditional pesto gets much of its distinctive green color from this leafy herb.

What is basil?

500

This purple flower is often associated with royalty and is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in spring.

What is a violet?