General Knowledge Trivia Questions — page 11
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- 501.
Charles XII of Sweden fled to the Ottoman Empire after Peter I of Russia defeated his army at this battle.
- Athe Battle of Poltava
- Bthe Battle of Montenotte
- Cthe Battle of Plassey
- Dthe Battle of Waterloo
Answer: the Battle of Poltava - 502.
Which element is number two in the periodic table, following hydrogen?
- ALithium
- BCarbon
- COxygen
- DHelium
Answer: Helium - 503.
Who portrays aging Atlanta Braves baseball scout Gus Lobel in the sports-drama film Trouble with the Curve?
- AJack Nicholson
- BClint Eastwood
- CNicolas Cage
- DTommy Lee Jones
Answer: Clint Eastwood - 504.
The 1962 Soccer World Cup tournament was held in this country.
- AChile
- BMexico
- CItaly
- DSwitzerland
Answer: Chile - 505.
The first passenger car of this Japanese car make was built in 1936. The brand also operates Lexus and Scion.
- AHonda
- BToyota
- CYamaha
- DNissan
Answer: Toyota - 506.
Of what animal is the legendary Golden Fleece from Greek mythology?
- ADragon
- BGoat
- CCow
- DRam
Answer: Ram - 507.
According to GlobalNet UK, less than what percentage of 500 Chinese cities surveyed have clean air?
- A1%
- B24%
- C15%
- D30%
Answer: 1% - 508.
One of these four countries does not border the Red Sea.
- AEgypt
- BSudan
- CJordan
- DOman
Answer: Oman - 509.
In an adult human how long is the large intestine?
- Atwenty feet
- Btwelve feet
- Cfive feet
- Done foot
Answer: five feet - 510.
What is the slowest wind speed a hurricane can have according to the Saffir-Simpson scale?
- A110 m.p.h.
- B74 m.p.h.
- C50 m.p.h.
- D96 m.p.h.
Answer: 74 m.p.h. - 511.
This Chinese dynasty was founded by Shi Huangdi (which means First Emperor).
- AThe Han Dynasty
- BThe Tang Dynasty
- CThe Qin Dynasty
- DThe Ming Dynasty
Answer: The Qin Dynasty - 512.
How many prime numbers are smaller than 23?
- A8
- B11
- C0
- D12
Answer: 8 - 513.
What topic does Spin magazine primarily cover?
- Amusic
- Bbooks
- Cwashing machines
- Dpolitics
Answer: music - 514.
A hard-edge painting is most likely to be characterized by
- Atranslucent multiple layers of paint
- Bblurry color mixed on the painting's surface
- Cscratchy brush marks clearly separated
- Dan even, solid paint application
Answer: an even, solid paint application - 515.
What part of Fawkes healed Harry Potters wound after the fight with the basilisk?
- ASweat
- BBlood
- CTears
- DSaliva
Answer: Tears - 516.
When was the first ostrich farm built in the USA?
- A1886
- B1956
- C1926
- D1906
Answer: 1886 - 517.
Which statement is true about King Bladud?
- AHe flew the first plane to fly in Asia. (Thailand)
- BHe was the first primate (chimpanzee) to be onboard a spacecraft.
- CHe is the mythical king who tried to fly with wings made out of feathers and wood.
- DHe was the first member of a royal house (Ottoman Empire) to fly in a plane.
Answer: He is the mythical king who tried to fly with wings made out of feathers and wood. - 518.
This novel by Edith Wharton focuses on an upper-class couple whose impending marriage is threatened by the appearance of a woman plagued by scandal.
- AThe Age of Innocence
- BExtremely Loud and Incredibly Close
- CThe History of Love
- DWomen
Answer: The Age of Innocence - 519.
The third largest landowner in New York City.
- ADonald Trump
- BCity Council
- CNYPD
- DNew York University
Answer: New York University - 520.
This US general was called Old Rough and Ready.
- AWilliam Clark
- BRichard Sheridan
- CGeorge Patton
- DZachary Taylor
Answer: Zachary Taylor - 521.
What is the worlds smallest winged insect?
- APsocids
- Btermite
- CTanzanian parasitic wasp
- DStylopids
Answer: Tanzanian parasitic wasp - 522.
Who wrote The Ascent of Everest?
- AEdmund Hillary
- BSir John Hunt
- CKarl Marx
- DTenzing Norgay
Answer: Sir John Hunt - 523.
What is the first name of Ruth Handler's daughter?
- ABarbie
- BBarbara
- CMary
- DKelly
Answer: Barbara - 524.
If a ring has the number 925 stamped into it it is most likely made of what material?
- Asteel
- Bplatinum
- Cgold
- Dsilver
Answer: silver - 525.
Which of these companies does NOT manufacture automobiles?
- AFiat
- BGMC
- CDucati
- DNissan
Answer: Ducati - 526.
So, You Are a Lawyer? is the Chinese title of this movie.
- AInterview With The Vampire
- BMurder in the First
- CThe Usual Suspects
- DA Few Good Men
Answer: Interview With The Vampire - 527.
Which feature on the surface of Mars inspired Iron Maiden's song 'Face in the Sand,' included on their album Dance of Death?
- AThe Martian Belt
- BThe Red Eye
- CThe Face on Mars
- DThe Skull on Mars
Answer: The Face on Mars - 528.
History records the fact that a Roman senator named Nonius chose exile rather than surrender his precious stone to Mark Anthony. This is Nonius gem stone.
- AZircon
- BOpal
- CTourmaline
- DRuby
Answer: Opal - 529.
The Pointillist paintings of Georges Seurat are most notable for containing which of the following characteristics?
- AAn expressionistic use of broad brushstrokes and tactile surface texture
- BStatic figures and a sense of optical surface movement
- CAn emotional use of strident colors with a high degree of simplification
- DLively figures created through the use of forceful lines
Answer: Static figures and a sense of optical surface movement - 530.
What actor portrayed James Bond in the 1971 movie Diamonds Are Forever?
- AGeorge Lazenby
- BSean Connery
- CRoger Moore
- DTimothy Dalton
Answer: Sean Connery - 531.
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was a big hit song for this one hit wonder in 1973.
- AVicki Lawrence
- BMaria Muldaur
- CMelanie
- DPhoebe Snow
Answer: Vicki Lawrence - 532.
Sangria is made of wine and fruits and is one of the most popular drinks in this country.
- AFrance
- BGreece
- CTurkey
- DSpain
Answer: Spain - 533.
The name, Chargoggagoggmanchauggauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, containing ten a-s, refers to what United States geographical landmark ?
- AA River
- BA Canyon
- CA Lake
- DA Mountain
Answer: A Lake - 534.
What potion did Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione make to take the form of someone else?
- ATadpolious Potion
- BWolfbane essence
- CPolyjuice potion
- DPolywag Potion
Answer: Polyjuice potion - 535.
Titanium melts at 1941° on what temperature scale?
- ANewton
- BFahrenheit
- CCelsius
- DKelvin
Answer: Kelvin - 536.
If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would speak Mandarin as their first language?
- A132
- B26
- C432
- D74
Answer: 132 - 537.
Name the first recognised reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.
- ASonam Gyatso
- BLungtok Gyatso
- CKhendrup Gyatso
- DGendun Drup
Answer: Gendun Drup - 538.
The Soviets successful defense of this city and destruction of a German army in heavy, bloody fighting in 1942-43 is often called the turning point of WWII.
- AStalingrad
- BLeningrad
- CKharkov
- DSevastopol
Answer: Stalingrad - 539.
What is the last spoken line in the movie Field of Dreams?
- AHey Dad, wanna have a catch?
- BMaybe this is Heaven.
- CPeople will come, Ray, people will most definitely come.
- DId like that.
Answer: Id like that. - 540.
In what movie did Hugh Grant portray the godson of Lord Darlington?
- AThe Remains of the Day
- BImpromptu
- CThe Dawning
- DThe Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain
Answer: The Remains of the Day - 541.
In Vacation, Clark W. Griswold and his family decide to take the Family Truckster station wagon on a fun-filled, family vacation to visit the WallyWorld theme park. Where did the Griswolds begin their journey?
- ASt. Louis
- BChicago
- CPhiladelphia
- DNew York
Answer: Chicago - 542.
Where is the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art?
- AShreveport , Louisiana
- BDenmark
- CNew Orleans, Louisiana
- DBatob Rouge, Louisiana
Answer: Denmark - 543.
What character is portrayed by actor Brad Pitt in the 1994 movie, Interview with the Vampire?
- ADaniel Malloy
- BLestat de Lioncourt
- CSantiago
- DLouis de Pointe du Lac
Answer: Louis de Pointe du Lac - 544.
The percentage of children in Vietnam (age 8) who reported physical punishment by teachers in the past week in 2009 was about what?
- A20%
- B40%
- C10%
- D80%
Answer: 20% - 545.
If you work as a 'dolly grip' what business are you in?
- Amoving
- Bsheep farming
- Cconstruction
- Dfilm production
Answer: film production - 546.
Which sign of the zodiac is represented by the Crab?
- ASagittarius
- BVirgo
- CLibra
- DCancer
Answer: Cancer - 547.
This flat-picking guitarist from North Carolina, nicknamed Doc, was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor in 2000.
- ADoc Travis
- BDoc Watson
- CDr. Dre
- DDoc Jackson
Answer: Doc Watson - 548.
This town, closely linked to the legend of the Loch Ness monster, lies at the mouth of the river Ness.
- AGlenny
- BAberdeen
- CInverness
- DUrquhart
Answer: Inverness - 549.
Which of these movies does not star Sophia Loren?
- ABeauty and the Beast
- BCountess from Hong Kong
- CMillionaire
- DPrisoners of Altona
Answer: Beauty and the Beast - 550.
Which of the following groups of mammals lay eggs?
- ARodentia
- BMonotremes
- CMarsupials
- DChiroptera
Answer: Monotremes
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