World Culture Trivia Questions — page 17
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Which of these persons is not a Bronxite?
- AValerie Simpson
- BRalph Lauren
- CCalvin Klein
- DCarlos Santana
Answer: Carlos Santana - 802.
A castle on the average took this number of years to complete.
- A1-2
- B10-15
- C30-40
- D4-6
Answer: 10-15 - 803.
In the movie "It's A Wonderful Life," what is the name of the guardian angel that looks after George in his time of need?
- ABartleby
- BCarl Switzer
- CSam Wainright
- DClarence Oddbody
Answer: Clarence Oddbody - 804.
The African Union is a confederation of all African countries except one. Which is the only African country that is NOT a member of the African Union?
- AAngola
- BZimbabwe
- CBenin
- DMorocco
Answer: Morocco - 805.
Where is the headquarters of the Toyota Motor Corporation located?
- AKansas City, Missouri
- BAichi, Japan
- CNew York, New York
- DTokyo, Japan
Answer: Aichi, Japan - 806.
At the end of "It's a Wonderful Life," Harry Bailey made a toast to the richest man in town. Who was he referring to when he made this toast?
- AUncle Billy
- BMr. Potter
- CHis brother George
- DMr. Beckwith
Answer: His brother George - 807.
What was the 33rd US state admitted to the Union?
- AWashington
- BCalifornia
- CIdaho
- DOregon
Answer: Oregon - 808.
This person contributed to the revival of the course camarguaise, as well as to the to improvement in breeding of the Camarguese bull and to the codifying of the rules of the game.
- AJoseph Roumanille
- BFanfonne Guillierme
- CFrédéric Mistral
- DMarquis Folco de Baroncelli-Javon
Answer: Marquis Folco de Baroncelli-Javon - 809.
What was the name of the Native American who assisted the Pilgrims by teaching them techniques to increase food production?
- ASamoset
- BSagamore
- CSitting Bull
- DSquanto
Answer: Squanto - 810.
In April, 2009, Bolivia and Paraguay ended something that began in the 1930s. What was it?
- AA free trade agreement
- BTheir football rivalry
- CDiplomatic relations
- DThe Chaco War
Answer: The Chaco War - 811.
In what year was the city of Fargo founded?
- A1901
- B1871
- C1779
- D1890
Answer: 1871 - 812.
Which of these cities is NOT located on the shore of the Baltic sea?
- ACopenhagen
- BHelsinki
- CTallinn
- DWarsaw
Answer: Warsaw - 813.
The national flag of Scotland features what two colours?
- ABlue and red
- BBlue and white
- CRed and yellow
- DRed and white
Answer: Blue and white - 814.
What is the capital city of Sri Lanka?
- ASri Jayawardenapura Kotte
- BTrincomalee
- CColombo
- DDehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Answer: Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte - 815.
This city is famous for its water-channel traffic. It has been designated a World Heritage Site.
- ABarri
- BNaples
- CVenice
- DRome
Answer: Venice - 816.
How many million turkeys were raised in the U.S. for the 2005 Thanksgiving holiday?
- A150 million
- B325 million
- C256 million
- D110 million
Answer: 256 million - 817.
Which of the following events did not occur in July 1776?
- AThe Liberty Bell rings for the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence
- BAn angry mob topples the equestrian statue of George III in New York City.
- CThe British evacuate Boston threatened by cannons on Dorchester Heights.
- DThe Continental Congress passes the Lee Resolution.
Answer: The British evacuate Boston threatened by cannons on Dorchester Heights. - 818.
What is the currency unit in the Philippines?
- APeso
- BMark
- CDinar
- DDollar
Answer: Peso - 819.
The origin of this hotel dates back to the early twentieth century, when the first hotels along highways became popular.
- AKotel
- BCabin
- CMotel
- DHiretel
Answer: Motel - 820.
Who was the first US President to be born in the 19th century?
- AMartin Van Buren
- BJohn Tyler
- CMillard Fillmore
- DAndrew Johnson
Answer: Millard Fillmore - 821.
What is the name of the capital and largest city of South Carolina?
- ASpartanburg
- BGreenville
- CColumbia
- DCharleston
Answer: Columbia - 822.
In what year did the Tower of Pisa start to lean?
- A1302
- B1178
- C1234
- D1097
Answer: 1178 - 823.
How many EU countries do not have any land borders with other EU members?
- A4
- B3
- C5
- D2
Answer: 2 - 824.
This small country in Southeast Asia, also known as Timor-Leste, is located about 640 km (400 mi) northwest of Darwin, Australia.
- ATimor
- BNorthern Timor
- CWest Timor
- DEast Timor
Answer: East Timor - 825.
What is the name of the capital city of the U.S. state of Nebraska?
- AOmaha
- BPierre
- CLincoln
- DJefferson City
Answer: Lincoln - 826.
Which one of these American entertainers was not born in Texas?
- ABarry White
- BHilary Duff
- CMeat Loaf
- DTommy Lee
Answer: Tommy Lee - 827.
In Ireland and Scotland the Féile na Marbh traditionally took place at Samhain. What does Féile na Marbh mean?
- AHarvest festival
- BFestival of fire
- CFestival of the dead
- DFestival of the dark
Answer: Festival of the dead - 828.
What word is missing? "And laying his finger aside of his _____, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;"
- Apantyhose
- Btoes
- Cclothes
- Dnose
Answer: nose - 829.
For how long is the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade usually televised?
- A2 hours
- B2 1/2 hours
- C1 hour
- D3 hours
Answer: 3 hours - 830.
Which US state is Washington University located in?
- AVirginia
- BMissouri
- CWashington ,D.C.
- DWashington
Answer: Missouri - 831.
Is the Taj Mahal located in India?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 832.
Samhain was a time of bonfire rituals, what was the traditional number of bonfires built for a Samhain ceremony?
- A4
- B1
- C2
- D3
Answer: 2 - 833.
The Appalachian Trail divides two states as it makes its trek through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Name the states it divides.
- ANew Hampshire and Maine.
- BWest Virginia and Maryland.
- CGeorgia and Alabama.
- DNorth Carolina and Tennessee.
Answer: North Carolina and Tennessee. - 834.
What is the motto of the Dominican Republic?
- A"Further Beyond"
- B"In God we trust"
- CNone of those
- DGod, Homeland, Liberty
Answer: God, Homeland, Liberty - 835.
What is the official language in Greenland?
- ADanish and Greenlandic
- BGreenlandic
- CFinnish and Greenlandic
- DEnglish and Greenlandic
Answer: Greenlandic - 836.
Pharaoh Khufu was burried in the Great Pyramid of Giza. Where can we find that pyramid?
- ASpain
- BEgypt
- CLebanon
- DMexico
Answer: Egypt - 837.
When is the ghost of Anne Boleyn believed to appear in Hever Castle in Kent, England?
- Aon her birthday
- Bon the anniversary of her execution
- Cevery Sunday
- Dduring a full moon
Answer: on the anniversary of her execution - 838.
What airport was renamed in 1979 to honor actor John Wayne?
- AOrange County
- BLos Angeles
- CMiami
- DBangor
Answer: Orange County - 839.
This marsupial endemic to Australia is the countrys national animal and symbol.
- AKangaroo
- BOpossum
- CKoala
- DWombat
Answer: Kangaroo - 840.
According to beliefs in Poland, swallowing a willow catkin from a branch consecrated by a priest would bring good health. When does this event take place?
- ASummer Solstice
- BEaster
- CChristmas
- D1st of March
Answer: Easter - 841.
Cleveland Indians 1st baseman/DH, Travis Hafner was born and raised in this North Dakota town.
- ACarrington
- BSykeston
- CJamestown
- DFargo
Answer: Sykeston - 842.
What is the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages, and the largest native language in Europe?
- AChinese
- BRussian
- CTurkish
- DMacedonian
Answer: Russian - 843.
The Moskstraumen strait, famous for its whirlpools, is located in which country?
- ADenmark
- BSwitzerland
- CFinland
- DNorway
Answer: Norway - 844.
What is the state motto of Texas, also called The Lone Star State?
- ALiberty and prosperity
- BFriendship
- CEureka
- DWisdom, justice, and moderation
Answer: Friendship - 845.
What late night television host was born in Corning, Iowa?
- AJimmy Kimmel
- BJohnny Carson
- CCarson Daley
- DConnon OBrien
Answer: Johnny Carson - 846.
After 1989, with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, many new countries appeared on the map of Europe. Which is not one of them?
- AHungary
- BCroatia
- CSlovakia
- DEstonia
Answer: Hungary - 847.
The Great Lakes are a group of five large lakes on or near the United States-Canadian border. This is the largest of the Great Lakes.
- ALake Michigan
- BLake Superior
- CLake Erie
- DLake Ontario
Answer: Lake Superior - 848.
This Indian city was the capital of Mogul sovereigns from 1526 to 1658. Its most notable building is the Taj Mahal.
- AJaipur
- BAgra
- CVaranasi
- DMumbay
Answer: Agra - 849.
In what year did General Motors decide to drop GTO as a separate model and reinstate the GTO as an option package for the LeMans and LeMans sport coupes?
- A1981
- B1971
- C1975
- D1972
Answer: 1972 - 850.
During a 1974 survey, it was discovered that this spot located in East Antarctica has the deepest ice cover on Earth.
- ALadoga
- BVostok
- CBaikal
- DOnega
Answer: Vostok
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