Gardening
Which family does potatoes belong to?
A. Nightshade
B. Brassicas
C. Alliums
A. Nightshade
There are several mountains over 14,000 feet in height in Colorado; which is the tallest?
A. Mt. Elbert
B. Pikes Peak
C. Mt. Evans
A. Mt. Elbert
What U.S. court case led to school desegregation?
A. Plessy vs. Ferguson
B. Brown vs. Board of Education
C. Jones vs. City of Birmingham
B. Brown vs. Board of Education
The rejuvenating properties of green tea were first discovered in which country?
A. China
B. Korea
C. Japan
A. China
What is the capital of Costa Rica
A. Cartago
B. San Jose
C. Liberia
B. San Jose
Which flower has the smallest seeds?
A. Sunflower
B. Marigold
C. Orchid
C. Orchid
Colorado boasts the world's highest _________.
A. Man-made lake
B. Natural bridge
C. Suspension bridge
C. Suspension bridge
What term for an institution of higher learning comes from a Latin word meaning "the whole"?
A. College
B. Academy
C. University
C. University
The term "University" comes from the Latin word "universitas," which means "the whole."
The spicy, milky tea from India is called what?
A. Oolong
B. Matcha
C. Chai
C. Chai
Which two countries border Costa Rica?
A. Nicaragua and Panama
B. Guatemala and Columbia
C. Honduras and El Salvador
A. Nicaragua and Panama
Costa Rica borders Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south
If plants are not re-potted frequently the roots will spiral and suffocate the plant, this is known as what?
A. Pot bound
B. Root bound
C. Spiral bound
B. Root bound
The name of Mesa County is from the Spanish word "mesa", which means:
A. Table
B. Dry
C. Mountainous
A. Table
What early U.S. patriot and inventor founded the school which became the University of Pennsylvania?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. George Washington
B. Benjamin Franklin
Franklin established the Academy of Philadelphia in 1751, which later evolved into the prestigious University of Pennsylvania.
How did the term “Cup of Joe” originate?
A. It refers to a Navy admiral who banned alcohol aboard Navy ships.
B. It an Americanized version of the term “Cup of Java.”
C. It comes from jojo, the African word for “bean.”
A. Cup of Joe was coined after Navy Admiral Josephus “Joe” Daniels prohibited alcohol aboard Navy ships and so the men began drinking coffee instead, which they nicknamed Cup of Joe in honor of their Admiral
What is the main ingredient in the traditional Thai dish, Tom Yum Goong?
A. Chicken
B. Pork
C. Shrimp
C. Shrimp
Which flower is also the Goddess of the Rainbow in Greek mythology?
A. Peony
B. Iris
C. Dianthus
B. Iris
Which Colorado city is known for its annual film festival?
A. Aspen
B. Telluride
C. Denver
B. Telluride
What U.S. state was the first to have a law requiring school attendance for children?
A. Massachusetts
B. New York
C. Ohio
A. Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Education Act of 1647, mandated that towns with 50 or more households hire a teacher and establish a grammar school. It was the first step towards compulsory education in the US and set the precedent for other states to follow.
What material is typically used to make coffee sacks?
A. Cotton
B. Canvas
C. Hemp
C. Hemp
What is the unusual ingredient you’ll find in Vietnamese Cà phê trứng coffee?
A. Chili
B. Egg
C. Rice
B. Egg
How long does it take for new asparagus plants to produce their first crop?
A. One year
B. Three years
C. Three months
B. Three years
What type of candy got its start in Golden, Colorado?
A. Jolly Ranchers
B. Lemon Drops
C. Life Savers
A. Jolly Ranchers
The SAT was developed based on what earlier test?
A. Literacy Evaluation Test
B. Intelligence Education Exam
C. Army Alpha Test
C. Army Alpha
The SAT was developed based on the Army Alpha test, which was administered to soldiers during World War I to measure their intellectual abilities.
Where does the word espresso come from?
A. From its Latin root meaning “under pressure.”
B. From the first Italian machine called Espresso Machine.
C. From a drink served in early Viennese coffeehouses.
A. Espresso comes from its Latin root meaning “under pressure.”
What is the meaning of “Haisai” in Okinawa dialect?
A. Hello
B. Thank you
C. Welcome
A. Hello