Classical and Early Literature
The hero Beowulf faces a monster known by this name. A) Hrothgar B) Grendel C) Heorot D) Minotaur
B) Grendel
Which singer, who was prominent in the '60s, was referred to as the 'Queen of Jazz'? A) Ella Fitzgerald B)Billie Holiday C) Sarah Vaughn D) Nina Simone
A) Ella Fitzgerald
Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas in 1492 opened up a new era in world history. What country sponsored his expedition? A) France B) England C) Portugal D) Spain
D) Spain
What is the capital of South Korea? A) Incheon B) Busan C) Seoul D) Daegu
C) Seoul
What is the official animal of Scotland? A) Highland Cattle B) Scottish Wildcat C) Unicorn D) Golden Eagle
C) Unicorn
Don Quixote was written in which language? A) Old English B) Italian C) Spanish D) Greek
C) Spanish
Who released the song 'My Way' in 1969? A)Sammy Davis, Jr. B) Dean Martin C) Frank Sinatra D) Bing Crosby
C) Frank Sinatra
Who was first to sign the Declaration of Independence? A) John Penn B) John Hart C) John Hancock D) John Adams
C) John Hancock
What is the capital of Thailand? A) Nonthaburi B) Chon Buri C) Bangkok D) Udon Thani
C) Bangkok
What other country, besides the US, uses the US dollar as its official currency? A) Canada B) Mexico C) Ecuador D) United Kingdom
C) Ecuador
Name That Author: Who wrote The Iliad? A) Euripides B) Beowulf C) Homer D) Virgil
C) Homer
Diana Ross was a member of which 1960s American singing group? A) The Supremes B) The Temptations C) Peter, Paul and Mary D) The Go-Go's
A) The Supremes
Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first airplane flight in 1903. They chose Kill Devil Hills, near Kitty Hawk, NC for their test flight. How far did their airplane travel on the first attempt? A) About 120 feet B) About three miles C) About a half mile D) About five thousand yards
A) About 120 feet
What is the capital of Syria? A) Homs B) Damascus C) Aleppo D) Hama
B) Damascus
Which planet is the hottest in the solar system? A) Mercury B) Venus C) Saturn D) Mars
B) Venus
John Milton’s Paradise Lost was written during which century? A) 1400’s B) 1500’s C) 1600’s D) 1700’s
C) 1600’s
Who wrote the theme for the '60s TV show 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'? A) Bobby Darin B)Frank Sinatra C)Paul Anka D)Neil Sedaka
C)Paul Anka
On what date did the Revolutionary War officially end? A) July 4, 1776 B) May 23, 1779 C) August 14 ,1781 D) September 3, 1783
D) September 3, 1783
What is the capital of New Zealand? A) Auckland B) Wellington C) Manukau D) Christchurch
B) Wellington
Who owns the North Pole? A) Russia B) Canada C) United Kingdom D) No One
D) No One
John Donne is known as a member of which school of poetry? A) Romanticism B) Jacobean C) Georgian D) Metaphysical
D) Metaphysical
Which of these albums was not released in the 1960s?A) Beggar's Banquet B) Tommy C) Revolver D) Nevermind
D) Nevermind
Which state was first to elect a woman to Congress? A) Nebraska B) New York C) Montana D) California
C) Montana
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea? A) Port Moresby B) Lae C) Popondetta D) Arawa
A) Port Moresby
How many people have walked on the moon? A) 12 B) 47 C) 173 D) 379
A) 12