World Culture Trivia Questions — page 26
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On December 24 and 25, 1974, tropical cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin, a city located on this countrys far north-western coastline.
- ANew Zealand
- BAustralia
- CUnited Kingdom
- DSouth Aftica
Answer: Australia - 1252.
In 1996 a movie called Independence Day (starring Will Smith) was released. What was it about?
- APolitical conspiracy against the people
- BThe act of signing the Declaration of Independence
- CLaunching an expensive space shuttle, called July 4th
- DAttempted alien takeover of the Earth
Answer: Attempted alien takeover of the Earth - 1253.
In which Central European country will you find Munich (Muenchen)?
- ASwitzerland
- BAustria
- CPoland
- DGermany
Answer: Germany - 1254.
What animal is the official mascot of the baseball team the Seattle Mariners?
- ABear
- BWhale
- CFox
- DMoose
Answer: Moose - 1255.
The largest lake in this state is Lake Okeechobee. The state is also home to one of the two naturally round lakes in the world.
- ATennessee
- BHawaii
- CAlabama
- DFlorida
Answer: Florida - 1256.
Austin is the capital of this US state which once existed as an independent republic.
- AMaine
- BGeorgia
- CSouth Carolina
- DTexas
Answer: Texas - 1257.
Which car is not WINDY?
- ALincoln ZEPHYR
- BMaserati MISTRAL
- CRenault MEGANE
- DVW BORA
Answer: Renault MEGANE - 1258.
What conical tent is constructed by Native Americans, using buffalo hide?
- AYurt
- BTipi
- CWigwam
- DTert
Answer: Tipi - 1259.
Which of the following is the most popular drink in all parts of India?
- AWine
- BLemonade
- CCoffee
- DTea
Answer: Tea - 1260.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually a campanile and has this number of bells.
- A1
- B12
- C7
- D3
Answer: 7 - 1261.
In what decade were the first commercial Valentines cards produced in the United States?
- A1870s
- B1920s
- C1840s
- D1930s
Answer: 1840s - 1262.
Which of these is the official language of Algeria?
- AArabic, French and English
- BArabic
- CArabic and English
- DArabic and French
Answer: Arabic - 1263.
What is the capital of New Hampshire?
- AConcord
- BManchester
- CDover
- DExeter
Answer: Concord - 1264.
The national motto of Wales is Cymru am byth. What does this mean?
- AGod bless Wales
- BWales above all
- CWales forever
- DGreatest land of all
Answer: Wales forever - 1265.
Three of these Amendments have been adopted during the 1920s. Which is the odd one?
- A15th Amendment
- B19th Amendment
- C18th Amendment
- D17th Amendment
Answer: 15th Amendment - 1266.
Which of the following is Kenya's motto, which means 'Let's work together' in Swahili?
- AHarambee
- BVirtute et Constantia
- CTe mauri, te raoi ao te tabomoa
- DKhotso, Pula, Nala
Answer: Harambee - 1267.
What is the state motto of Arizona?
- AIt Grows as it Goes
- BThe Welfare of the People Shall Be The Supreme Law
- CGod Enriches
- DBy Valor and Arms
Answer: God Enriches - 1268.
What animal is a national symbol of Argentina?
- AEmu
- BLion
- CHornero
- DCougar
Answer: Hornero - 1269.
Who directed Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon with Mickey Mouse, which was released on November 18 in 1928?
- AWalt Disney and Sam Goldwyn
- BRoy Disney and Sam Goldwyn
- CWalt and Roy Disney
- DWalt Disney and Ub Iwerks
Answer: Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks - 1270.
Which of these statements is false?
- AEmergency aid is when food, blankets and medicine are donated at the time of a disaster.
- BVoluntary aid is when the money must be used to buy goods from the donor country.
- CBilateral aid is when money is given by the Irish government to the United Nations.
- DBilateral aid is when the money must be used to buy goods from the donor country.
Answer: Bilateral aid is when the money must be used to buy goods from the donor country. - 1271.
The Federal Reserve System issues notes through its 12 districts. Each of the numbers from one to twelve corresponds to a certain district. In addition to numbers, the districts have corresponding letters as well. Only one of the following pairs (district - its number - its letter) is correct.
- ANew York - 3 - C
- BDallas - 10 - J
- CBoston - 1- A
- DRichmond - 2 - B
Answer: Boston - 1- A - 1272.
Iowa is known for its unpredictable weather. What are the most frequent disasters that strike the state?
- ADroughts
- BFloods
- CCyclones
- DTornadoes
Answer: Tornadoes - 1273.
The Banaue Rice Terraces are located in what landlocked province of the Philippines?
- APangasinan
- BIlocos
- CIfugao
- DCamiguin
Answer: Ifugao - 1274.
In which state was the first sales tax enacted?
- ANew York
- BWest Virginia
- CTexas
- DConnecticut
Answer: West Virginia - 1275.
What is the official state mammal of the U.S. state of Alabama?
- AMoose
- BBear
- CBuffalo
- DDeer
Answer: Bear - 1276.
Which word means a simple farmer or a farmer on a subsistence farm?
- Acampesino
- Bmaquiladora
- Cselva
- Dfavela
Answer: campesino - 1277.
Until Jefferson City was build in 1826, Saint Charles served as capital of which state?
- ANew Jersey
- BMaine
- CMissouri
- DNorth Carolina
Answer: Missouri - 1278.
From 1796 to 1806, Louisville, a city located on the Ogeechee River, was the capital of which state?
- AGeorgia
- BMaryland
- CLouisiana
- DKentucky
Answer: Georgia - 1279.
The Trans-Alaska pipeline provided what percent of domestic oil for the US when completed?
- A25%
- B15%
- C33%
- D50%
Answer: 25% - 1280.
In what state is the town of Diagonal located?
- AMaryland
- BArkansas
- CIowa
- DFlorida
Answer: Iowa - 1281.
Who were the first Europeans allowed to trade with Japan?
- Athe French
- Bthe English
- Cthe Spanish
- Dthe Dutch
Answer: the Dutch - 1282.
When did Singapore become a British crown colony?
- A1867
- B1926
- C1945
- D1819
Answer: 1867 - 1283.
The Dred Scott case (Scott v. Sandford, 1857) is an infamous U.S. Supreme Court case involving which of the following?
- ARailroads
- BFarming
- CUse of water ways
- DSlavery
Answer: Slavery - 1284.
What was the value of turkeys shipped by U.S. turkey producers in 2002?
- A$4.8 billion
- B$3.6 billion
- C$1 billion
- D$5.2 billion
Answer: $3.6 billion - 1285.
Like the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Mausoleum of Maussollos is the burial place of an ancient ruler, King Mausollos of Caria. Who conceived the idea of building this ancient wonder of the world?
- AMaussollos's sister
- BMaussollos's brother
- CMaussollos's best friend and advisor
- DMaussollos's son
Answer: Maussollos's sister - 1286.
Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish, typically associated with this celebration.
- AHogmanay
- BBloomsday
- CChristmas
- DBurns Night
Answer: Burns Night - 1287.
What is the national motto of the Republic of Colombia?
- AHonesty and Progress
- BFreedom and Brotherhood
- CLiberty and Order
- DLongevity and Prosperity
Answer: Liberty and Order - 1288.
In what fairy tale does Kays grandmother describe snow flakes as white bees swarming?
- AThumbelina
- BThe Little Match Girl
- CThe Snow Queen
- DRapunzel
Answer: The Snow Queen - 1289.
The United States Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis means what in Latin?
- AAlways Together
- BAlways Faithful
- CAlways Precise
- DAlways and Forever
Answer: Always Faithful - 1290.
This Romanian city, which was the Axis main source of oil, was heavily bombed during WWII by the US Air Force.
- ACraiova
- BBrasov
- CPloiesti
- DPitesti
Answer: Ploiesti - 1291.
There are many users of the sea bed, including fishermen, the military, commercial shippers and mineral dredgers. What is the most common problem for pipeline designers when selecting a route?
- AProtection from anchors
- BAvoiding mine fields
- CCrossing existing pipelines
- DDisturbance of nuclear and chemical waste
Answer: Crossing existing pipelines - 1292.
This county seat is known as The Military Capital of the Revolution, and contains sites like Fords Mansion and Jockey Hollow. It was where George Washington encamped in the brutal winter of 1777.
- AElizabeth
- BMorristown
- CTrenton
- DNew Brunswick
Answer: Morristown - 1293.
I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, is the opening line of Allen Ginsbergs poem Howl. Name the poetry movement with which Allan Ginsberg is associated?
- ASymbolist
- BHarlem Renaissance
- CThe Beats
- DThe Black Mountain Poets
Answer: The Beats - 1294.
The flag of what country is a red rectangle with a white crescent moon and a star in the center?
- AIran
- BSingapore
- CTunisia
- DTurkey
Answer: Turkey - 1295.
The English county of Yorkshire was originally split into 3 districts that bordered each other. These districts were historically called, Ridings. Which of these was not one of the historic Ridings?
- AWest Riding
- BEast Riding
- CSouth Riding
- DNorth Riding
Answer: South Riding - 1296.
The Danube river forms a natural border of Romania with how many countries?
- A4
- B2
- C3
- D1
Answer: 4 - 1297.
What is the nickname of the U.S. state of Oklahoma?
- ALand of the Yellow Man
- BLand of the White Man
- CLand of the Blue Man
- DLand of the Red Man
Answer: Land of the Red Man - 1298.
What root vegetable was carved and placed in windows to ward off evil spirits in traditional Celtic Halloween festivals?
- Amelon
- Bturnip
- Ccabbage
- Dpotato
Answer: turnip - 1299.
What is the main language of Haiti?
- APortuguese
- BPidgin English
- CCreole French
- DSpanish
Answer: Creole French - 1300.
Which European language is the most widely spoken non-native language on the island of Bali?
- AGerman
- BSpanish
- CFrench
- DEnglish
Answer: English
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