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100
Which singer had the nickname “Ol’ Blue Eyes”?
a) Tony Bennett
b) Frank Sinatra
c) Dean Martin
d) Bobby Darin
b) Frank Sinatra
100
This gas makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere.
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon Dioxide
d) Hydrogen
b) Nitrogen-Most people think it’s oxygen, but nitrogen dominates the air.
100
The classic game Monopoly is based on the streets of which actual American city?
a) New York, New York
b) Atlantic City, New Jersey
c) Chicago, Illinois
d) Boston, Massachusetts
b) Atlantic City, New Jersey - The classic American version of the game Monopoly is based on the streets and locations of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
100
This popular salad dressing, made primarily from olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), and seasoned with herbs, is named after the island nation where it was invented.
a) Ranch
b) Vinaigrette
c) Thousand Island
d) Caesar
d) Caesar Salad - and its dressing were created by Italian-American restaurateur Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico, not Rome or Italy, as is often assumed.
100
The acronym "N.A.S.A." is the name of the U.S. space agency. What does the first "A" in N.A.S.A. stand for?
a) Alliance
b) Aeronautics
c) Astronautics
d) Agency
b) Aeronautics
200
"Unchained Melody” became hugely popular again after being featured in the 1990 film Ghost. Which group originally recorded the 1965 hit version of the song?
a) The Everly Brothers
b) The Platters
c) The Righteous Brothers
d) The Temptations
c) The Righteous Brothers - This powerful and emotional recording became iconic, especially after being used in the pottery scene in Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.
200
This mathematical term describes a number divisible only by 1 and itself.
a) Integer
b) Prime
c) Composite
d) Rational
b) Prime -Prime numbers include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11
200
This city has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world.
a) Dubai
b) Hong Kong
c) New York
d) Shanghai
b) Hong Kong-Hong Kong has over 350 skyscrapers taller than 150 m — more than New York and Dubai combined.
200
Which traditional Chinese condiment is made from fermented soybeans and often used in stir-fries and marinades?
a) Hoisin Sause
b) Soy Sause
c) Black bean paste
d) Oyster sauce
b) Black Bean paste - Made from fermented black soybeans, this umami-rich paste adds depth and saltiness to many Chinese dishes.
200
Which decade saw the official launch of color television broadcasts in the United States?
a) 1930s
b) 1940s
c) 1950s
d) 1960s
c) 1950's - Color broadcasts began appearing in the mid-1950s, marking a major shift in television viewing.
300
Which music format became the dominant way people listened to albums during the 1980s?
a) Vinyl Records
b) CD's
c) Cassette tapes
d) MiniDiscs
c) CD's (Compact Disk) - Compact discs took over the music market in the mid-1980s thanks to clearer sound and durability.
300
This number sequence appears in sunflowers, pinecones, and seashells.
a) Prime Numbers
b) Fibonacci Sequence
c) Even Numbers
d) Pythagorean Triples
b) Fibonacci Sequence -Each number is the sum of the previous two: 0,1,1,2,3,5,8…
300
This country is made up of over 7,000 islands, yet only about 2,000 of them are inhabited.
a) Indonesia
b) Philippines
c) Japan
d) Greece
b) Philippines- The Philippines has 7,641 islands, but most are tiny and uninhabited. Even many Filipinos don’t know the exact number!
300
Which type of coffee bean is known for its strong, full-bodied flavor, high caffeine content, and is primarily grown in Africa and parts of Asia?
a) Arabica
b) Geisha
c) Kona
d) Robusta
d) Robusta - beans are heartier and contain almost twice the caffeine of the more popular and milder Arabica beans.
300
Which 1980s dance trend became globally popular due to music videos and televised talent shows?
a) Waltz
b) Breakdancing
c) Square dancing
d) Ballroom foxtrot
b) Breakdancing - Athletic, energetic moves and spinning footwork spread worldwide thanks to televised performances.
400
What long-running movie franchise began in 1962 with the film Dr. No?
a) Star Wars
b) James Bond
c) Indiana Jones
d) Mission: Impossible
b) James Bond - Dr. No introduced the world to the famous British spy 007.
400
This ancient civilization was the first to use the concept of zero as a number in mathematics.
a) Greek
b) Egyptian
c) Mayan
d) Roman
C) Mayan - The Maya developed the zero symbol centuries before it appeared in Europe.
400
This mountain is the tallest in the world measured from its base, but most of that base is underwater.
a) Mount Everest
b) K2
c) Mauna Kea
d) Mount Kilimanjaro
c) Mauna Kea- From sea floor to summit, Mauna Kea measures 10,210 m, taller than Everest even though only about half is above water.
400
Which cooking method means “to cook food slowly in liquid just below boiling”? (950 pts)
a) Searing
b) Sautéing
c) Poaching
d) Blanching
c) Poaching - Poaching gently cooks foods like eggs, fish, or fruit in warm liquid.
400
What Chinese festival food is a sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves?
a) Mooncake
b) Tangyuan
c) Zongzi
d) Sesame ball
c) Zongzi - eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival and can be sweet or savory.
500
The movie Forrest Gump (1994) features the main character saying which famous line?
a) "Show me the money!"
b) "I'll be back."
c) "Life is like a box of chocolates."
d) "You cant handle the truth!"
c) "Life is like a box of chocolates" - The quote became one of the most repeated lines in modern movie history.
500
This element is the most abundant metal in Earth’s crust.
a) Iron
b) Aluminum
c) Copper
d) Magnesium
b) Aluminum - Although iron is common deep inside Earth, aluminum is the most plentiful metal in the crust.
500
This country’s flag is the only national flag that is not rectangular.
a) Switzerland
b) Japan
c) Nepal
d) Bhutan
c) Nepal- Nepal’s flag is made of two stacked triangles, representing the Himalayas and the two major religions (Hinduism & Buddhism).
500
Which Caribbean staple dish is made with salted cod cooked with peppers, onions, and spices?
a) Callaloo
b) Ackee and Saltfish
c) Oxtail stew
d) Curry goat
b) Ackee and Saltfish - It’s the national dish of Jamaica and combines salted fish with the ackee fruit.
500
Which nut is actually a seed and not a true nut, and is native to China?
a) Almond
b) Cashew
c) Chestnut
d) Walnut
d) Walnuts - are seeds of the fruit from the walnut tree. They’ve been cultivated in China for thousands of years and were prized for both food and medicine.
600
Which 1980 song by Queen became famous as a crowd-chant anthem at sports events?
a) Don't Stop Me Now
b) We Will Rock You
c) Another One Bites the Dust
d) Radio Ga Ga
c) Another One Bites the Dust - Its strong bass line and beat made it a favorite at arenas and stadiums.
600
This planet rotates in the opposite direction from most planets in our solar system, meaning the sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
a) Mars
b) Neptune
c) Venus
d) Saturn
c) Venus- Venus spins backwards (retrograde rotation), making its day longer than its year.
600
This country became independent in 2011, making it the newest internationally recognized nation.
a) Kosovo
b) South Sudan
c) East Timor
d) Montenegro
b) South Sudan-South Sudan gained independence in July 2011 after decades of conflict. It is the world’s youngest country.
600
What Chinese-Caribbean fusion dish is made by deep-frying chicken, then coating it in a sweet sauce flavored with pineapple and ketchup?
a) Sweet and sour Chicken
b) General Tao Chicken
c) Pineapple curry chicken
d) Char siu chicken
a) Sweet and sour chicken - Though originally Chinese, this classic dish became extremely popular throughout the Caribbean with local twists like pineapple and ketchup-based sauce.
600
The spice “allspice” comes from which single plant rather than a blend of spices?
a) Cinnamon Tree
b) Pimenta tree
c) Nutmeg tree
d) Clove bush
b) Pimenta Tree - Allspice is harvested from the dried berries of the pimenta tree, giving flavors reminiscent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.