US History
Who was president after John F. Kennedy?
A. Richard Nixon
✅ B. Lyndon B. Johnson
C. Gerald Ford
D. Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the basic unit of life?
✅ A. Cell
B. Atom
C. Nucleus
D. Organ
Among the following animals, which isn't a member of the cat family?
tiger, jaguar, lion, hyena.... The hyena is more closely related to the cat family than the dog family, yet they aren't in the cat family. The tiger, lion and jaguar come under the cat family which is called Felidae. A member of this family is called a felid.
This rapper is also known as Slim Shady...
Eminem... Slim shady is what he calls his alter ego
Tea is originally from which country?
China... Tea was discovered over 4000 years ago - it was accidentally discovered when tea leaves accidentally blew into the emperor's pot of boiling water
Who was the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Court?
A. Clarence Thomas
✅ B. Thurgood Marshall
C. John Lewis
D. Barack Obama
Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
A. Lungs
✅ B. Heart
C. Kidney
D. Brain
Which is the largest lizard on earth?
Water monitor, Northern alligator lizard, Komodo dragon, Rhinoceros iguana
This pop superstar is known as Queen Bey
Beyonce
Neapolitan ice cream contains what three flavors?
Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry... Originated in naples, italy
Who was the Confederate general during the Civil War
Who was the patriot who warned of British troop movements
Who was Paul Revere?
the great barrier reef
Which marine mammal is also known as an orca?
Jellyfish, Seal, Killer whale, Octopus
Trivia Question: In Greek mythology, who had snakes for hair and could turn people into stone if they looked at her?
Medusa
What was the first soft drink in outer space?
Coca Cola... It was tested aboard space shuttle challenger in 1985
Who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947?
✅ A. Jackie Robinson
B. Hank Aaron
C. Satchel Paige
D. Willie Mays
What is the name of the scientist who developed the theory of evolution?
Alfred Wallace
Charles Darwin
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Thomas Malthus
What marine animal is also known as the Zambezi shark?
Bull shark// Blue shark// Hammerhead shark//Dolphin
Bull shark... These are a few unofficial names for the bull shark around the world: the Zambi or Zambezi shark in Africa; and the Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua... It is commonly found in warm and shallow waters along coasts and also in rivers.
This pop star from the 1980s is known as the Material Girl
Madonna
Which country invented ice cream
China... Discovered 2000 years ago using a mixture of milk and rice frozen with snow
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
A. Washington, Franklin, Lincoln, Jefferson
✅ B. Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Lincoln
C. Jackson, Adams, Roosevelt, Washington
D. Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Lincoln
Which organ system is responsible for carrying oxygen to cells?
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Lymphatic system
Digestive system
Do wolverines live in a pack? true or false
NO...Wolverines do not live in a pack as they are solitary animals once weaned. They are the largest land-dwelling species of the Mustelidae family. They look like bears but are closely related to the weasels. They can be very strong and vicious.
This actor is known as the Governator?
Arnold Schwarzenegger... Combines the governor and the terminator
What is the only edible food that never goes bad
Honey... It has a low moisture content and natural acidity that makes it impossible for bacteria to grow
Who was the first American to win a Nobel Peace Prize, and for what?
A. Abraham Lincoln for ending slavery
✅ B. Theodore Roosevelt for mediating the end of the Russo-Japanese War
C. Woodrow Wilson for writing the Constitution
D. Jimmy Carter for humanitarian work
We've all got a blood type. What's the rarest one?
A-positive, B-positive, AB-negative, O-negative
On a beach, what prey does a killer whale risk its life for?
Crab// Human// Baby seal// Sea otter
Baby seal... Since the baby seals are unable to swim in the rough ocean, they are found mostly on the shore. Thus killer whales need to go all the way onto the shore to catch a meal and in doing so, risk being stranded
This famous basketball player was known as the Black Mamba?
Kobe Bryant.. Named after the deadly snake that has precision and agility
This popular dish in Korea can be made out of fermented cabbage, radish, or cucumber
Kimchi... Great for digestion and immune system
Who was the first woman to make a million dollars in the USA?
✅ A. Madam C.J. Walker
B. Eleanor Roosevelt
C. Susan B. Anthony
D. Amelia Earhart
What is the name of the process by which cells divide?
Mitosis
Who are the main competitors with the 'king of beasts' for their kills?
Hyenas// Alligators// Buffaloes// Anacondas
Hyenas... The 'king of beasts' is obviously the lion. When a kill is made, the lions will frequently have to defend their meal from hyenas. A single hyena can do little, but a whole pack can, and does, drive a pride of lions away from a carcass.
This famous rapper has the nickname “The Notorious”
The Notorious BIG / Biggie Smalls
What is the most popular seasoning in the world ?
Black pepper is a close second
Who delivered the "Ain't I a Woman?" speech, delivered at the 1851 Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio, argued for equal rights for women and addressed the racism within the women's rights movement, particularly highlighting the dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation for Black women
Sojourner Truth
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
The nasal concha, in the nose // The stapes, in the ear // The Ethmoid Bone, in the skull // The coccyx, AKA tailbone
Among the following options, what does a cobra NOT eat?
small mammals // a lizard // an eagle // eggs
eagle.... The only snakes that build nests for their eggs are the cobras. Until the hatchings emerge, the parent cobras zealously protect their eggs from animals which might use them as a meal.
This famous Hollywood actress was known as the Blonde Bombshell?
Marilyn Monroe
This type of cheese, famous in Italy, is traditionally made from buffalo milk
mozzarella
The milk comes from th italian water buffalo and is creamer and more flavorful than cows milk
What was the name of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant that was the site of a nuclear disaster in April 1986?
A. Fukushima
B. Three Mile Island
✅ C. Chernobyl
D. Pripyat
What is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from high to low concentration?
A. Diffusion
✅ B. Osmosis
C. Filtration
D. Evaporation
Name the water creatures that are said to have saved the lives of many other creatures including human beings
Blue sharks// Killer whales// Dolphins// Great white sharks
This famous musician has the nickname “The PianoMan”
Billy Joel
This creamy french dessert is made by backing a layer of custard base topped with a layer of caramelized sugar
Creme brulee means burnt cream