General Knowledge Trivia Questions — page 160
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What term describes someone who does not believe in the existence of God?
- Adeist
- Batheist
- Cagnostic
- Dhedonist
Answer: atheist - 7952.
What is the name of this legendary monster, which appears in Jewish folklore as an animated creature created from inanimate material?
- AGrendel
- BGolem
- CKraken
- DDraka
Answer: Golem - 7953.
One of the causes of World War II was this treaty, which officially ended World War I and forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war, pay reparations and forfeit all its overseas and African colonies.
- ATreaty of Paris
- BTreaty of Venice
- CTreaty of Brussels
- DTreaty of Versailles
Answer: Treaty of Versailles - 7954.
In 1952, this Republican Senator was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, for his service as an aerial photographer and tail gunner during World War II.
- AJoseph McCarthy
- BRobert Taft
- CJames Watson
- DLyndon Johnson
Answer: Joseph McCarthy - 7955.
A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: "Keep off the ______ ."
- AGrass
- BBushes
- CLawn
- DFlowers
Answer: Grass - 7956.
While it can be argued, most historians agree that this major naval conflict was the turning point in the war in the Pacific for the Allied Forces.
- AWake Island
- BBattle of the Coral Sea
- COkinawa
- DMidway
Answer: Midway - 7957.
Some of the the most famous rubies in crown jewels around the world, including the Black Princes Ruby and the Timur Ruby in the British Crown Jewels, are actually what kind of mineral?
- Amica
- Bquartz
- Csilicate
- Dspinel
Answer: spinel - 7958.
This epic poem follows the voyage of the king of Ithaca, who returns from the Trojan War.
- AJoan of Arc
- BThe Iliad
- CThrough the Looking Glass
- DThe Odyssey
Answer: The Odyssey - 7959.
In the Byzantine Empire, jewelry was crafted with an emphasis on which of the following?
- AUtility
- BLarge size
- CSolid gold
- DGemstones
Answer: Gemstones - 7960.
Which novel of James Clavels popular Asian Saga opens in 1945 and focuses on prisoners of war in a Japanese camp in Singapore?
- AKing Rat
- BNoble House
- CShōgun
- DTai-Pan
Answer: King Rat - 7961.
Which of these countries managed to stay neutral throughout the Second World War?
- ASwitzerland
- BCanada
- CBulgaria
- DFinland
Answer: Switzerland - 7962.
The Quran is the holy book of which Abrahamic religion?
- AIslam
- BJudaism
- CChristianity
- DRastafarianism
Answer: Islam - 7963.
United States declared war on Japan following the attack on Pearl Harbor. What was President Franklin Roosevelt's pretext to enter the European theater?
- AThe German declaration of war on the United States
- BThe German invasion of the Soviet Union
- CUnited Kingdoms plea for help
- DGermanys threats on the United Kingdom
Answer: The German declaration of war on the United States - 7964.
Died at age 23 from a drug overdose in a Hollywood night club outside the Viper Room.
- ABrandon Cruz
- BRiver Phoenix
- CEdward Furlong
- DJonathan Brandis
Answer: River Phoenix - 7965.
Archaeologists report that marijuana was possibly the first plant cultivated by humans. The first evidences of this date back to approximately what time?
- A8000 BC
- B12,000 BC
- C4000 BC
- D1000 BC
Answer: 8000 BC - 7966.
Three of these religious organisations are notorious for their suicides motivated by religious and spiritual beliefs. Mark the odd one.
- AHeavens Gate
- BPeoples Temple
- CTHC Ministry
- DOrder of the Solar Temple
Answer: THC Ministry - 7967.
Which armed service did Tony Curtis join during World War II?
- ACoast Guard
- BNavy
- CArmy
- DAir force
Answer: Navy - 7968.
The first lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader took place in which episode of Star Wars?
- AEpisode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back
- BEpisode 1 - The Phantom Menace
- CEpisode 4 - A new hope
- DEpisode 6 - The Return of the Jedi
Answer: Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back - 7969.
Which of the following does the Christian holiday Assumption of Mary commemorate?
- AConversion of Mary Magdalene
- BVisiting of Virgin Mary by Gabriel
- CHeavenly ascent of Virgin Mary
- DThe conception of Jesus
Answer: Heavenly ascent of Virgin Mary - 7970.
This 1999 film, directed by Anthony Minghella, stars Matt Damon as a homosexual psychopath.
- AThe Talented Mr. Ripley
- BConfessions of a Dangerous Mind
- CBlade Runner
- DThe Bourne Identity
Answer: The Talented Mr. Ripley - 7971.
The buildup of military forces and the formation of a rigid military alliance system were major causes of which of the following wars?
- AThe First World War
- BThe Vietnam War
- CThe Spanish-American War
- DThe Second World War
Answer: The First World War - 7972.
Which great minds last words were: I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should.?
- ADan Quayle
- BMichael Landon
- CDan Blocker
- DLeonardo Da Vinci
Answer: Leonardo Da Vinci - 7973.
What was the name of the little girl that the Grinch woke up when he was stealing the Christmas presents and decorations in How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?
- ABetty Marie Who
- BCindy Lou Who
- CCathy Ann Who
- DWinnie the Who
Answer: Cindy Lou Who - 7974.
What actor plays the part of the homosexual artist Simon Bishop in the hit movie As Good As It Gets?
- AJack Nicholson
- BGreg Kinnear
- CCuba Gooding Jr.
- DSkeet Ulrich
Answer: Greg Kinnear - 7975.
Which statement is not true about Madame LaForce, who was a Confederate spy during the American Civil War?
- AShe was a man.
- BShe was French born.
- CShe was a flirt.
- DShe led the take-over of the steamer St. Nicholas in 1861.
Answer: She was French born. - 7976.
Dominican author Jean Rhys first encountered this heroine when she read Jane Eyre. She was so furious at Charlotte Brontë's portrayal of the character (which could be considered racist) that she decided to write a prequel to Jane Eyre in which this character is the Gothic heroine.
- AAntoinette Mason
- BJane Eyre
- CGrace Poole
- DBlanche Ingram
Answer: Antoinette Mason - 7977.
The Second Red Scare, which dealt with negative communistic influence in the U.S., was spurred by former Wisconsin senator Joseph McCarthy after which war?
- AWWII
- BWWI
- CThe Gulf War
- DThe Vietnam War
Answer: WWII - 7978.
How many extermination camps were built during WW II by the Nazis for the purpose of mass killing?
- AFour
- BSix
- CTen
- DTwo
Answer: Six - 7979.
This song about a paralyzed war veteran whose wife cheats on him was written by Mel Tillis and performed by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition in 1969. It has also been recorded by CAKE, The Killers, Waylon Jennings, Roger Miller and Wolfsheim.
- AReuben James
- BNever There
- CRuby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
- DLeave the Bourbon on the Shelf
Answer: Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town - 7980.
Nicknamed Mighty Mo (or Big Mo), this Iowa-class battleship from the end of World War II was the last battleship built by the United States.
- AUSS Illinois
- BUSS Missouri
- CUSS Idaho
- DUSS Minnesota
Answer: USS Missouri - 7981.
In M*A*S*H, Colonel Potter had received a Purple Heart during World War II. How did he suffer his injury?
- ABobming raid
- BHis still blew up
- CA mine
- DCavalry charge
Answer: His still blew up - 7982.
What famous Composer wrote the song White Christmas?
- AJohn Scott Trotter
- BLes Paul
- CGeorge M. Cohan
- DIrving Berlin
Answer: Irving Berlin - 7983.
In Arlington National Cemetery there is a small memorial which commemorates the veterans of the Secret War. Which war conflict does the term Secret War refer to?
- AThe Cold War
- BThe Boer War
- CThe Vietnam War
- DThe Laotian Civil War
Answer: The Laotian Civil War - 7984.
In Black Sunday, Michael Lander played by Bruce Dern, conspires with a Palestinian terrorist group to kill masses of innocent people in what way?
- Aby hijacking a 747 and taking it to Syria
- Bby infecting a water supply with the black plague
- Cby detonating a nuclear device inside the Pentagon
- Dby detonating a bomb, housed in the undercarriage of a blimp, over a football stadium during the Super Bowl
Answer: by detonating a bomb, housed in the undercarriage of a blimp, over a football stadium during the Super Bowl - 7985.
Besides being a war hero and movie star, Audie Murphy had what other career?
- AWashington Lobbyist
- BCountry music songwriter
- CChoreographer
- DSilver mine owner
Answer: Country music songwriter - 7986.
American entertainer Herbert Khaury, born April 12, 1932, was better known as this stage name, after the character from Dickens, A Christmas Carol.
- ABilly Crystal
- BHarry Anderson
- CTiny Tim
- DHerbie Hancock
Answer: Tiny Tim - 7987.
Ray Bradbury was free to start a career in writing when he was rejected admission into the military during World War II due to this condition.
- Abad hearing
- Bbad eyesight
- Canaemia
- Dasthma
Answer: bad eyesight - 7988.
April 17, 1907 was the busiest day for new immigrants at Ellis Island. How many New Americans came through Ellis Island on that date?
- A8,747
- B2,747
- C5,747
- D11,747
Answer: 11,747 - 7989.
What was the average life expectancy of white males born in the U.S. just before the Civil War?
- A40 years
- B60 years
- C70 years
- D50 years
Answer: 40 years - 7990.
Who is considered the first American to be killed in the Cold War?
- AAllen Dulles
- BWilliam Donovan
- CJohn Birch
- DAlan Funt
Answer: John Birch - 7991.
Who was the President of the US during the Mexican-American War?
- AJames Polk
- BThomas Jefferson
- CAndrew Jackson
- DJame Garfield
Answer: James Polk - 7992.
Widely known as Crazy Bet, she was a famous Union spy in the American Civil War.
- AElizabeth Garrison
- BElizabeth Jenkins
- CElizabeth Van Lew
- DBetty Carson
Answer: Elizabeth Van Lew - 7993.
Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill made important decisions about the consequences of the World War II, at which famous Conference?
- AThe Warsaw Conference
- BThe Paris Conference
- CThe London Conference
- DThe Yalta Conference
Answer: The Yalta Conference - 7994.
According to the Bible, where was Jesus Christ born?
- AErichon
- BJerusalem
- CEgypt
- DBethlehem
Answer: Bethlehem - 7995.
Which of the following was one social effect of the Second World War on the United States home front during the war years?
- AThe generation gap grew more pronounced because many young people were alienated from the war effort.
- BSocial segregation between African Americans and Whites in the southern United States rapidly diminished.
- CThe baby boom caused rapid population growth during the war.
- DThe proportion of women in the workforce increased substantially.
Answer: The proportion of women in the workforce increased substantially. - 7996.
Which of the following doctrines (common concepts) among US citizens most strongly influenced the US to go to war with Mexico?
- Aequality of all men
- Bfreedom of speech
- Cfreedom of trade
- Dmanifest destiny
Answer: manifest destiny - 7997.
Memorial Day was first enacted to honor soldiers who died in what war?
- AWorld War I
- BThe Civil War
- CThe Revolutionary War
- DThe Spanish-American War
Answer: The Civil War - 7998.
What is the English name for the first book of the Bible?
- AGenesis
- BMathew
- CLuke
- DExodus
Answer: Genesis - 7999.
According to Islamic beliefs, the Devil was created out of what?
- AClay
- BPolluted soil
- CSmokeless fire
- DUnbreakable rocks
Answer: Smokeless fire - 8000.
In World War One US Army Sergeant Alvin York is best remembered as which of the following?
- AAn army pilot who was the first to become an ace by shooting down five enemy planes
- BA battlefield hero and Medal of Honor recipient
- CA traitor who gave military information to the Germans
- DThe first American killed in France
Answer: A battlefield hero and Medal of Honor recipient
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