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True or False - The first country to feature Queen Elizabeth on bills was Canada
True!
Canada was the first country to feature the queen on a bill. In 1935 a note was issued featuring her as an 8-year-old. Canada went on to issue another banknote in 1951 showing the to-be queen at 25.
Britain issued its first banknote featuring the queen in 1960
100
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
100
He played Steven Sherman in a 'New kind of love'
Paul Newman
100
True or False - Over handling the dough will cause it to be tough?
True
100
Which '60s toy allowed you tobake with a lightbulb?
The Easy Bake Oven
200
What was the more recent country to start using the Euro as a currency?
Lithuania in 2015
Croatia will start using the Euro on January 1st 2023
200
What is the name of the Spanish painter famous for pioneering Cubism?
Pablo Picasso
200
She played Maria in "The Sound of the Music"
Julie Andrews
200
What does it mean to marinate something?
To soak in a flavored liquid
200
What is the name of the actor famous for his roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Blade Runner
Harrison Ford
300
What is the world's oldest currency still in use?
The British pound
The British pound is the world's oldest currency still in use at around 1,200 years old. Dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, the pound has gone through many changes before evolving into the currency we recognize today.
300
Who painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michelangelo
300
He played William Russell in 'The best man'
Henry Fonda
300
Eggs give quick breads volume and....?
Structure
Eggs also help add texture, fluffiness and moisture
300
This 1964 film is about a nanny with magical powers. She believes a spoonful of sugar will solve any problem.
Mary Poppins
400
What is the world's current strongest currency?
Kuwaiti Dinar
1 KWD = 4.45 CAD
1 CAD = 0.22 KWD
400
Who painted this?
Bonus: What is the name of this art work?
Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh
400
He played James Bond in the "Goldfinger"
Sean Connery
400
What is the slightly sour liquid left after butter is churned.
Buttermilk!
400
What is the name of this painting?
Bonus: Who painted this?
The Scream – Edvard Munch
500
What was the world's first currency called?
Hint: This ancient civilization was located near current Iraq
Mesopotamian shekel
The first known form of currency – emerged nearly 5,000 years ago
500
What color is the most expensive dye?
Tyrian Purple
This dye has ancient roots as it was first harvested by ancient Phoenicians. The reason it is so rare and expensive is because the dye is extracted from snails. Tyrian purple became a status symbol representing power, prestige and wealth
500
Who said the following quote?
“People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone.”
Hint: She was a famous actress and fashion icon
Audrey Hepburn
500
Name some spices used when cooking
- Ground cumin.
- Basil.
- Cinnamon.
- Bay leaves.
- Smoked paprika.
- Thyme.
- Garlic powder.
- Oregano
plus may more
500
What are the top six most popular currencies for trading?
The top 6 are:
- US dollar (USD)
- Euro (EUR)
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Canadian dollar (CAD)