World Culture Trivia Questions — page 10
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This Polynesian island, also called Navel of the World, was dicovered by Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen.
- AEaster Island
- BNone of these
- CKuril Island
- DCommander Island
Answer: Easter Island - 452.
Thailand is a former colony of what country?
- ANone of these
- BSpain
- CFrance
- DChina
Answer: None of these - 453.
Which of the following seabirds nest in colonies on Alcatraz Island?
- Awestern gulls
- Ball of these
- Cegrets
- Dcormorants
Answer: all of these - 454.
According to a popular theory on the origin of Germany's name, it has this meaning.
- AAll of these
- BBattle cry
- CNeighbor
- DSpear
Answer: All of these - 455.
What serious ecological problem threatens the wildlife of Cambodia?
- AAll of these
- BDeforestation
- CMining
- DPoaching
Answer: All of these - 456.
Which of the following movies was filmed in Queens?
- AComing to America
- BRadio Days
- CAll of these
- DGoodfellas
Answer: All of these - 457.
Which of these U.S. states does not share a border with the state of Missouri?
- AMississippi
- BNevada
- CTexas
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 458.
Which of the following is located in Dubai?
- AAtlantis, the Palm
- BAll of these
- CDzhumitra
- DPalace of Sheikh
Answer: All of these - 459.
What is the capital and largest city of Iceland?
- ANone of these
- BOslo
- CReykjavik
- DStockholm
Answer: Reykjavik - 460.
The state of Wisconsin does not share a border with this U.S. state.
- AAll of these
- BMissouri
- CMaine
- DOhio
Answer: All of these - 461.
Which of the following islands is part of French Polynesia?
- ATahiti
- BBora Bora
- CMoorea
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 462.
What interesting object is featured on the national flag of Grenada?
- AFlame
- BClove of nutmeg
- CHead of a bird
- DAll of these
Answer: Clove of nutmeg - 463.
Which of these actions is illegal according to the child protection laws in Iceland?
- AVerbal abuse
- BEmotional abuse
- CAll of these
- DSpanking
Answer: All of these - 464.
A horn from what animal is used as a modern replacement of rhinoceros horn in traditional Chinese medicine?
- ARam
- BAll of these
- CGoat
- DBuffalo
Answer: Buffalo - 465.
What type of governmental control does Sudan have?
- ANone of these
- BIslamic republic
- CAbsolute monarchy
- DConstitutional monarchy
Answer: None of these - 466.
Which of the following historical sites is located in Alexandria, Egypt?
- AKhan El-Khalili
- BNone of these
- CThe Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- DThe Citadel
Answer: The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - 467.
The national flag of Monaco consists of one red band over one white band which are equal in width. Except for its length this flag is identical to the national flag of this country.
- Anone of these
- BIndonesia
- CSingapore
- DPoland
Answer: Indonesia - 468.
Which of these animals is a national symbol of the Bahamas?
- AFlamingo
- BMarlin
- CAll of these
- DOrca
Answer: All of these - 469.
Interesting attractions in the Australian town of Coober Pedy include which of the following?
- AThe underground churches
- BAll of these
- CThe mines
- DThe graveyard
Answer: All of these - 470.
What legendary Hollywood actress starred in the 1959 movie Suddenly, Last Summer?
- AKatharine Hepburn
- BMarilyn Monroe
- CAll of these
- DAudrey Hepburn
Answer: Katharine Hepburn - 471.
The cuisine of Malta has been influenced by the cuisine of this European country.
- ASpain
- BItaly
- CAll of these
- Dthe United Kingdom
Answer: All of these - 472.
Bulgaria is one of the worlds biggest producers of this agricultural crop.
- AAll of these
- BAnise
- CRaspberries
- DSunflower seed
Answer: Anise - 473.
The Bungle Bungle, a major component of the Purnululu National Park in Western Australia, is what kind of attraction?
- Aa mountain
- Bnone of these
- Ca lake
- Dsandstone formations
Answer: sandstone formations - 474.
Which of these music genres originated in Cuba?
- ATrova
- BAll of these
- CSon
- DCriolla
Answer: All of these - 475.
What is the title of the national anthem of the Republic of Cuba?
- AThe Bayamo Anthem
- BAll of these
- CLiberty for Cuba
- DOur Brothers Are Dying
Answer: The Bayamo Anthem - 476.
What is the climate in the Dominican Republic?
- ATropical
- BMediterranean
- CContinental
- DNone of these
Answer: Tropical - 477.
The island of Tasmania has been called by this beautiful nickname.
- AIsland of inspiration
- BIsland of abundance
- CIsland of dreams
- DAll of these
Answer: Island of inspiration - 478.
What fortified town was located on Mt. Taygetos, near ancient Sparta?
- ASparti
- BMystras
- CMagoula
- DNone of these
Answer: Mystras - 479.
How did the City of Juneau in Alaska get its name?
- AIt was named after Joe Juneau.
- BThe area was discovered in June.
- CIt was named after a lady.
- DNone of these
Answer: It was named after Joe Juneau. - 480.
What type of meat is used for the preparation of the meal called Shawarma, which is very popular in the Middle East, including Iraq?
- AAll of these
- BChicken
- CBeef
- DLamb
Answer: All of these - 481.
What statement is true about Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who promoted the idea of a national Thanksgiving Day?
- AAll of these
- BShe is the author of the nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb.
- CShe supported womens suffrage.
- DShe wrote a letter to George Washington proposing the observance of Thanksgiving as a unified national holiday.
Answer: She is the author of the nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb. - 482.
What is the official language spoken by the population of the Kingdom of Cambodia?
- AAll of these
- BKhmer
- CThai
- DChinese
Answer: Khmer - 483.
What mythical animal is one of the symbols of the United Kingdom?
- ANone of these
- BPhoenix
- CUnicorn
- DDragon
Answer: Unicorn - 484.
Which city is known as the city of Romeo and Juliet?
- AFlorence
- BNone of these
- CRoma
- DVerona
Answer: Verona - 485.
The U.S. state of Wisconsin is well-known for the production of which of the following?
- AMedicines
- BAll of these
- CToothpaste
- DCheese
Answer: Cheese - 486.
What was unearthed near Gourdon, Saône-et-Loire in 1845?
- AGolden crown
- BА chalice, a paten and gold coins
- CNone of these
- DPearls, rubies, dark red sapphires, and garnets
Answer: А chalice, a paten and gold coins - 487.
Which of these statements about the island of Greenland is true?
- ANone of these
- BIt is the second-largest island on the planet.
- CIt is the second least densely populated country in the world.
- DGeographically, it is part of Europe.
Answer: None of these - 488.
What is the name of the river that flows through the capital city of France?
- ASeine
- BLoire
- CAll of these
- DEyre
Answer: Seine - 489.
What is the meaning of yellow journalism?
- Aoverly optimistic coverage of major news stories in order to abate public fear or panic
- Bscandal-mongering, sensationalism, jingoism or other unethical or unprofessional practices by news media professionals
- CNone of these
- Dreluctance by news media professionals to cover politically scandalous events for fear of negative backlash
Answer: scandal-mongering, sensationalism, jingoism or other unethical or unprofessional practices by news media professionals - 490.
Which of these U.S. states shares a border with the state of Indiana?
- AWisconsin
- BIowa
- CNone of these
- DPennsylvania
Answer: None of these - 491.
Who is considered the founder of modern Singapore?
- AThomas Raffles
- BCharles Darwin
- COrang Laut
- DNone of these
Answer: Thomas Raffles - 492.
Which of these characters appears in William Shakespeares comedy A Midsummer Nights Dream?
- ALysander
- BOberon
- CTom Snout
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 493.
Irish writer James Joyce penned this popular novel, published in 1922 in Paris.
- AThe Picture of Dorian Gray
- BUlysses
- CPygmalion
- DAll of these
Answer: Ulysses - 494.
What is the official motto of the Australian state of Tasmania?
- AAbundance and Creativity
- BNone of these
- CFertility and Faithfulness
- DWisdom and Integrity
Answer: Fertility and Faithfulness - 495.
What are the colors of the Irish flag?
- Agreen, white, orange
- Bred, white, blue
- Cnone of these
- Dred, yellow, green
Answer: green, white, orange - 496.
Which of these is one of the nicknames of he U.S. state of Arizona?
- AAll of these
- BSicily of America
- CItaly of America
- DRome of America
Answer: Italy of America - 497.
What nickname has been given to the U.S. state of Georgia?
- AThe Cotton State
- BThe Sunflower State
- CAll of these
- DThe Peach State
Answer: The Peach State - 498.
The Topkapi Palace is an example of Ottoman architecture and what other architectural style?
- AGothic
- BAncient
- CBaroque
- DNone of these
Answer: Baroque - 499.
Which of these traditional Japanese meals is served at the Japanese tea ceremony?
- ANimono
- BAll of these
- CSashimi
- DMiso soup
Answer: All of these - 500.
What is pictured in the middle of the Lebanon flag?
- ATree
- BBird
- CStar
- DNone of these
Answer: Tree
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