World Culture Trivia Questions — page 14
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What two countries reunited in 1976 to form Vietnam?
- AEast and West Vietnam
- BNone of these
- CPeninsular Vietnam and Mainland Vietnam
- DSouth and North Vietnam
Answer: South and North Vietnam - 652.
Which state is Detroit the capital of?
- AIdaho
- BMichigan
- CNone of these
- DIllinois
Answer: None of these - 653.
This boulevard is West Jerusalems inner city expressway, which goes North to South from Atarot to Malcha.
- AJaffa Boulevard
- BBegin Boulevard
- CTalpiyot-Atarot Boulevard
- DNone of these
Answer: Begin Boulevard - 654.
In what style was the Royal Palace in Wurzburg, Germany built?
- ABaroque
- BRococo
- Cnone of these
- DGothic
Answer: Baroque - 655.
What actor starred in Rob Marshalls 2002 musical movie Chicago?
- AAll of these
- BGeorge Clooney
- CMichael Douglas
- DRichard Gere
Answer: Richard Gere - 656.
The Lion Gate is the best known feature of what archaeological site in Greece?
- AThe Acropolis
- BMycenae
- CMeteora
- DNone of these
Answer: Mycenae - 657.
What disaster occurred on Phuket Island in 2004?
- Avolcanic eruption
- Btsunami
- Cfire
- Dnone of these
Answer: tsunami - 658.
Which of these nicknames has been used to refer to the U.S. state of Missouri?
- ANone of these
- BThe Sunrise State
- CThe Copper State
- DThe River State
Answer: None of these - 659.
What nickname has been given to the US state of Virginia?
- AMother of Presidents
- BMother of the Nation
- CMother of Americans
- DAll of these
Answer: Mother of Presidents - 660.
The name of this Palace means "Forty Columns" in Persian.
- ASanssouci
- BChehel Sotoun
- CNone of these
- DDolmabahçe Palace
Answer: Chehel Sotoun - 661.
What celebrated Hollywood actor was born on the island of Tasmania?
- AAll of these
- BAnthony Quinn
- CAva Gardner
- DErrol Flynn
Answer: Errol Flynn - 662.
What type of musical instruments does the music of Bali called gamelan mostly require?
- APercussion instruments
- BStringed instruments
- CWind instruments
- DNone of these
Answer: Percussion instruments - 663.
In 1888, the capital of the U.S. state of Montana earned this title.
- AAll of these
- BCity with most shovels per capita
- CCity with most shoes per capita
- DCity with most millionaires per capita
Answer: City with most millionaires per capita - 664.
Who was Singapore's first prime minister?
- ALee Kuan Yew
- BNone of these
- CGoh Chok Tong
- DLee Hsien Loong
Answer: Lee Kuan Yew - 665.
To what climatic phenomenon is the U.S. state of Georgia vulnerable?
- AHurricanes
- BTornadoes
- CIce storms
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 666.
Which of these temples is located in Agrigento, Italy?
- ATemple of Juno
- BTemple of Hercules
- CTemple of the Olympian Zeus
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 667.
What vegetable is used in the preparation of the traditional Indian dish called Charchari?
- AAll of these
- BEggplant
- CCauliflower
- DPotato
Answer: All of these - 668.
In what century was the world famous Prado museum established?
- A20th
- B19th
- C18th
- DNone of these
Answer: 19th - 669.
Name the famous restaurant in Havana where Ché and Fidel Castro toasted the success of the Revolution.
- ACastillo de Farnes
- BLa Bodeguita del Medio
- CNone of these
- DEl Patio
Answer: Castillo de Farnes - 670.
What British Royal Navy ship commanded by Fairfax Moresby disappeared in Australia in 1857?
- AMary Celeste
- BNone of these
- COctavius
- DSappho
Answer: Sappho - 671.
Which of the following statement is true about Dubai?
- AAll of these
- BIt is situated on the Persian Gulf coast.
- CThere are no natural river bodies or oases.
- DThe climate is hot and arid
Answer: All of these - 672.
Who was the first person to stand on the summit of Mt. McKinley?
- AJudge Wickershanm in 1903
- BNone of these
- CDr. Frederick Cook in 1906
- DWalter Harper in 1913
Answer: Walter Harper in 1913 - 673.
What policy was adopted by the Chinese government to curb population growth?
- ALess births policy
- BAll of these
- COne-child policy
- DSay no to pregnancy
Answer: One-child policy - 674.
What type of tourism is well developed in the Brazilian state Rio Grande do Sul?
- AAll of these
- BPalaeontological tourism
- CTourism in wine regions
- DEcotourism
Answer: All of these - 675.
What nickname has been given to the U.S. state of Montana?
- AThe Richer State
- BThe Golden State
- CAll of these
- DThe Treasure State
Answer: The Treasure State - 676.
Which of these statements is true about the U.S state of New Jersey?
- AIt is the third most densely populated state according to a 2009 estimate.
- BIt is the least populated U.S. state according to a 2009 estimate.
- CIt is the most populous U.S. state according to a 2009 estimate.
- DNone of these
Answer: None of these - 677.
What is the title of the national anthem of Malta?
- AGlorious Island
- BQueen of the Seas
- CDear Motherland
- DNone of these
Answer: None of these - 678.
What is the difference between the popular Chicago-style pizza and the traditional Italian pizza?
- AThe Chicago-style pizza is much thicker.
- BThe Chicago-style pizza is topped only with large amounts of bacon.
- CAll of these
- DThe Chicago-style pizza is baked in a square dish.
Answer: The Chicago-style pizza is much thicker. - 679.
What was discovered during demolition of an old building in the town of Środa, Poland on 8 June 1985?
- Arings and gold pendants, gold and silver coins
- BAll of these
- Ca gold womans crown
- Da medieval gold clasp decorated with precious stones
Answer: All of these - 680.
Name the large sandstone formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory, in central Australia.
- AGreat Barrier Reef
- BUluru (Ayers Rock)
- CStonehenge
- DNone of these
Answer: Uluru (Ayers Rock) - 681.
What is traditionally offered to the guest along with kaiseki, the full course meal served before the Japanese tea ceremony?
- AAll of these
- BSake
- CTobacco
- DDental floss
Answer: Sake - 682.
About how long has the island of Ireland been inhabited?
- AAll of these
- Babout 90 centuries
- Cabout 9,000 years
- Dabout 900 decades
Answer: All of these - 683.
The flags of what two countries look almost the same?
- AMexico and Dominica
- Bnone of these
- CItaly and Portugal
- DItaly and Mexico
Answer: Italy and Mexico - 684.
What is the title of the national anthem of Taiwan?
- AOur Homeland
- BMarch of Glory
- CNone of these
- DThe Sun Is Rising
Answer: None of these - 685.
Which of these celebrities is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers?
- AJack Nicholson
- BAll of these
- CDenzel Washington
- DLeonardo DiCaprio
Answer: All of these - 686.
What is the youngest and shortest-serving state capital in the United States?
- AOklahoma City
- BJuneau
- CProvidence
- DAll of these
Answer: Oklahoma City - 687.
Which Secretary-General of the United Nations was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001?
- AAll of these
- BKofi Annan
- CBoutros Boutros-Ghali
- DJavier Perez de Cuellar
Answer: Kofi Annan - 688.
Which of these popular American actors was born in the U.S. state of Montana?
- AMacaulay Culkin
- BPatrick Duffy
- CHarrison Ford
- DAll of these
Answer: Patrick Duffy - 689.
Which President of the United States was born in the state of Missouri?
- AHarry S. Truman
- BAll of these
- CFranklin D. Roosevelt
- DDwight D. Eisenhower
Answer: Harry S. Truman - 690.
How many temples were built as part of Templo Mayor, which is located in present day Mexico City?
- Aseven
- Bten
- Cnone of these
- Dthree
Answer: seven - 691.
Which of these bird species is endemic to Taiwan?
- ATaiwan Flamecrest
- BAll of these
- CTaiwan Yuhina
- DSwinhoes Pheasant
Answer: All of these - 692.
Which of the following US Presidents died on July 4?
- AJohn Adams
- BThomas Jefferson
- CJames Monroe
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 693.
Rodeo is the official state sport of this U.S. state.
- AWyoming
- BTexas
- CAll of these
- DSouth Dakota
Answer: All of these - 694.
Which of these statements is true about the U.S. state of Vermont?
- AIt was the last U.S. state to be admitted to the Union.
- BNone of these
- CIt is the least populous U.S. state.
- DIt is the smallest U.S. state.
Answer: None of these - 695.
The national flag of Sri Lanka features a lion holding a sword. What does the curly mane of the lion represent?
- AMeditation
- BReligious observance
- CAll of these
- DWisdom
Answer: All of these - 696.
Which of these statements about the U.S. state of Rhode Island is true?
- ANone of these
- BIt is the second-smallest state in the U.S.
- CIt shares a border with only one other state.
- DIt became the last U.S. state to ratify the Constitution.
Answer: None of these - 697.
Mount Lu is part of what Chinese national park?
- ATaishan National Park
- BNone of these
- CHengshan National Park
- DLushan National Park
Answer: Lushan National Park - 698.
What merchant schooner was found near of the Coast of North Carolina in 1921 without any crew?
- ACaroll A. Deering
- BCyclopes
- CMary Celeste
- DNone of these
Answer: Caroll A. Deering - 699.
What is the state flower of the U.S. state of Montana?
- AHeather
- BHoneysuckle
- CNone of these
- DHyacinth
Answer: None of these - 700.
Which of these statements is true about the population of the Peoples Republic of China?
- AAll of these
- BChina is the second most populous country in the world
- CIt is approximately 0.5 billion people
- DIt makes up about one-fifth of the worlds population
Answer: It makes up about one-fifth of the worlds population
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