World Culture Trivia Questions — page 21
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- 1001.
Which of these groups in the Philippines had the most elaborate tattoos in ancient times?
- ATagalogs
- BBicolanos
- CVisayans
- DIlocanos
Answer: Visayans - 1002.
What vegetable is the main ingredient in the traditional Colombian soup called Ajiaco?
- ATomato
- BPotato
- CCarrot
- DPepper
Answer: Potato - 1003.
Which of the following African countries gained its independence from the United Kingdom on October 1, 1960?
- AGhana
- BLiberia
- CNigeria
- DSouth Africa
Answer: Nigeria - 1004.
What term refers to the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox?
- AReap Moon
- BBlue Moon
- CHarvest Moon
- DBright Moon
Answer: Harvest Moon - 1005.
During the colonial period, Bolivia was known as what?
- AAsuncion
- BIncana
- CAlto Peru
- DPachacamac
Answer: Alto Peru - 1006.
The United Nations Secretary-General is appointed for a term of how many years?
- A5
- B4
- C2
- D3
Answer: 5 - 1007.
Which of these countries does not share a border with Metropolitan France, i.e. France in Western Europe?
- ASpain
- BAustria
- CItaly
- DGermany
Answer: Austria - 1008.
In 1776 America declared independence from what country?
- ASpain
- BGreat Britain
- CMexico
- DFrance
Answer: Great Britain - 1009.
Which US state ranks number ten in terms of area?
- AWyoming
- BArkansas
- CArizona
- DUtah
Answer: Wyoming - 1010.
Sonora Smart Dodd began a movement to establish Fathers Day as an officially recognized holiday. In which state did she live?
- ANew York
- BWashington
- CWest Virginia
- DUtah
Answer: Washington - 1011.
What animal was adopted as an official symbol of Canada on April 30, 2002?
- ACanadian Grizzly Bear
- BCanadian Lynx
- CCanadian Horse
- DCanadian Goose
Answer: Canadian Horse - 1012.
On June 5 in 1833 the first person acknowledged to be a computer programmer met the person considered the father of modern computing. Who met whom?
- AAda Lovelace met Charles Babbage
- BThomas Kurtz met Ada Lovelace
- CGrace Hooper met Charles Babbage
- DGeorge Kemeny met Thomas Kurtz
Answer: Ada Lovelace met Charles Babbage - 1013.
On June 5 in 1956 young Elvis Presley introduced his version of Hound Dog during his third appearance on a TV show. What was the show?
- AJimmy and Tommy Dorsey Show
- BMilton Berle Show
- CEd Sullivan
- DSteve Allen Show
Answer: Milton Berle Show - 1014.
Edo was an important Japanese city and capital of the Togukawa shogunate. Under what name is it known nowadays?
- AOsaka
- BKyoto
- CHiroshima
- DTokyo
Answer: Tokyo - 1015.
The #20 fictional company on the Forbes List is Cyberdyne Systems Corporation specializing in Aerospace and Defense. What movie was it featured in?
- ATotal Recall
- BTerminator
- CRobocop
- DShort Circuit
Answer: Terminator - 1016.
How many U.S. state capitals have two words in their name?
- A9
- B8
- C7
- D6
Answer: 8 - 1017.
On what day did American colonies actually declare their independent from Britain?
- AJuly 3
- BAugust 15
- CJuly 5
- DJuly 2
Answer: July 2 - 1018.
Three of these countries are kingdoms, which one is actually a sultanate?
- ABahrain
- BOman
- CSaudi Arabia
- DJordan
Answer: Oman - 1019.
What was the location of the first US Marine amphibious assault?
- ASt. Simons Island
- BNew Providence Island
- CParris Island
- DEllis Island
Answer: New Providence Island - 1020.
Housewarming parties originated in this constituent country of the United Kingdom.
- AScotland
- BEngland
- CNorthern Ireland
- DWales
Answer: Scotland - 1021.
This mega-city was originally a municipality, founded in 1521 by Fernán Cortés.
- ARio de Jenerio
- BNew York
- CMexico City
- DNew Delhi
Answer: Mexico City - 1022.
Which of the following is not an independent nation?
- APhilippines
- BPanama
- CPalestine
- DPeru
Answer: Palestine - 1023.
What is the official nickname of Illinois?
- APrairie State
- BWildflower State
- CSunflower State
- DCrop State
Answer: Prairie State - 1024.
It is the most massive living thing on Earth and grows in a grove in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California.
- AGeneral Grant
- BThe Church Oak
- CThe General Sherman tree
- DTree of Tenere
Answer: The General Sherman tree - 1025.
Is it true that Interpol is a law enforcement body that is dependent on information and cooperation of police agencies throughout the world.
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 1026.
How many towns in the USA have liberty in their names?
- A5
- B30
- C60
- D10
Answer: 30 - 1027.
What is the title of the national anthem of Morocco?
- AHymn of the Sea
- BHymn of the Sharif
- CHymn of the Moon
- DHymn of the Nation
Answer: Hymn of the Sharif - 1028.
Legend has it that this European capital was founded by twins raised by a female wolf.
- AAthens
- BRome
- CParis
- DMadrid
Answer: Rome - 1029.
Situated in central Europe, this country takes up 160 sq. km. (62 sq. miles). It is a famous winter resort, also known for its low tax rates.
- ALiechtenstein
- BSan Marino
- CVatican City
- DMonaco
Answer: Liechtenstein - 1030.
This supercontinent broke up into two continents, then into the seven continents existing today.
- AGondwana
- BArtica
- CPangea
- DLaurasia
Answer: Pangea - 1031.
Which of these songs, referring to Seattle, was recorded by the famous grunge band Nirvana?
- AThe Day Seattle Died
- BSeattle Head
- CFrances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
- DThe Shadow of Seattle
Answer: Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle - 1032.
This town was the scene of a famous naval evacuation in 1940.
- ADover
- BDunkirk
- CDeauville
- DDieppe
Answer: Dunkirk - 1033.
In which US state was Fathers Day first celebrated?
- AWest Virginia
- BWashington
- CNew York
- DUtah
Answer: West Virginia - 1034.
This extinct volcanic ridge is in the western Philippine Sea.
- ABenham Rise
- BBenham Island
- CProvince of Benham
- DPhilippine Submerged Territory
Answer: Benham Rise - 1035.
Where are the cities Eros, Vixen, Waterproof, Ft. Necessity, Cutoff, Plain Dealer, Angie?
- ACalifornia
- BWashington
- COregon
- DLouisiana
Answer: Louisiana - 1036.
What did ATT announce in December, 2007?
- AIt would accept credit cards at payphones.
- BIt would eliminate all of its payphones by the end of 2008.
- CIt would be called US SouthWestern Bell.
- DIt would raise payphones rates to $1 for the first minute.
Answer: It would eliminate all of its payphones by the end of 2008. - 1037.
How many bushels of wheat were produced for Thanksgiving 2005?
- A1.6 billion
- B995 million
- C2.1 billion
- D875 million
Answer: 2.1 billion - 1038.
How many U.S. states that begin with the letter M, have state capitals that also start with the letter M?
- A3
- B1
- C2
- Dzero
Answer: zero - 1039.
Houston, the Eagle has landed., signaled to the world that man had reached the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first and second man to walk on the moon. Who was the third man on the Apollo 11 mission?
- AAlan Shepherd
- BJohn Glenn
- CDeke Slayton
- DMichael Collins
Answer: Michael Collins - 1040.
He was the second U.S. President and was born on October 30, 1735.
- AJames Madison
- BJohn Tyler
- CThomas Jefferson
- DJohn Adams
Answer: John Adams - 1041.
The first documented Thanksgiving ceremony in what was to become the United States of America took place in 1565 when a group of European settlers landed at St. Augustine, Florida. What nationality were these settlers?
- ASpanish
- BEnglish
- CDutch
- DIrish
Answer: Spanish - 1042.
There are many twin cities in the USA. Which of the following are twin cities in Minnesota?
- AMinneapolis and St. Paul
- BMadison and Superior
- CKichenor and Dartmouth
- DLaCrosse and Whitewater
Answer: Minneapolis and St. Paul - 1043.
What is the title of the national anthem of Australia?
- AGod Save the Queen
- BAdvance Australia Fair
- CSong of Australia
- DWaltzing Matilda
Answer: Advance Australia Fair - 1044.
Seattle was named after the Native American chief Seattle who belonged to what tribe?
- AThe Navajo
- BThe Cheyenne
- CThe Suquamish
- DThe Cree
Answer: The Suquamish - 1045.
The annual charity Becas Ball of Puerto Vallarta is held on what day of the year?
- AMarch 1
- BIt is held on different days.
- CMay 1
- DJanuary 23
Answer: It is held on different days. - 1046.
Which one is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States?
- AWilliam and Mary
- BVirginia
- CTrinity
- DYale
Answer: William and Mary - 1047.
Mount Fuji is a nearly perfectly shaped volcano. It has been worshipped as a sacred mountain.
- AJapan
- BMalaysia
- CChina
- DThailand
Answer: Japan - 1048.
Oklahoma means "Home of the Red Man" in which Native American language?
- AApache
- BChoctaw
- COsage
- DCherokee
Answer: Choctaw - 1049.
In 2005, New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles were respectively the first, second and third most populous cities in America. Which city was fourth?
- AHouston
- BPhiladelphia
- CSan Antonio
- DPhoenix
Answer: Houston - 1050.
What is the height of the Burj Dubai skyscraper which comprises 162 floors?
- A828m
- B1028m
- C528 m
- D228m
Answer: 828m
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