World Culture Trivia Questions — page 31
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Which famous Native American ballerina has been honored for her great achievements?
- ADonna Sixkiller
- BMaria Tallchief
- CMary Big Eagle
- DMaria Takawika
Answer: Maria Tallchief - 1502.
What is the official state animal of Connecticut?
- AThe Husky dog
- BThe Connecticut river coon cat
- CThe wild turkey
- DThe sperm whale
Answer: The sperm whale - 1503.
What is the capital city of Malta, a small island nation in the Mediterranean?
- AVictoria
- BVittoria
- CValencia
- DValetta
Answer: Valetta - 1504.
What is the name of the capital of the U.S. state of Kansas?
- AWichita
- BKansas City
- CLouisville
- DTopeka
Answer: Topeka - 1505.
Which of the following pairs (explorer - region he discovered) is not correct?
- ACortez - Mexico
- BPizarro - Peru
- CVespucci - Argentina
- DCabral - Uruguay
Answer: Cabral - Uruguay - 1506.
When did monarchs sit on the Stone of Scone in Scotland?
- Awhen his/her feet hurt
- Bat meal times
- Cin the privy
- Dduring a coronation ceremony
Answer: during a coronation ceremony - 1507.
This mascot, played by David Leisure, was used by Isuzu during 1986-1990?
- AFred Isuzu
- BJeff Isuzu
- CIzzy Isuzu
- DJoe Isuzu
Answer: Joe Isuzu - 1508.
Alhough not freshwater, it is the largest lake in the world, covering an area of 371,800 sq km.
- ADead Sea
- BCaspian Sea
- CLake Ontario
- DLake Baikal
Answer: Caspian Sea - 1509.
What is the national animal of Egypt?
- AEagle
- BLion
- CCrocodile
- DCobra
Answer: Eagle - 1510.
What best-selling novel was written by American writer David Guterson in the early morning hours over a ten-year period?
- AThe Snow Tourist
- BThe Wrong Kind of Snow
- CSnow Falling on Cedars
- DSnow
Answer: Snow Falling on Cedars - 1511.
Before we go to lunch, let's knock out one more list. Ya get it right, I buy you lunch! How's that for a deal? Here, you'll probably need this list, so you can spot the fake town on it.
- ABloomfield Hills, MI
- BWillow, AK
- CEdina, MN
- DEden Prairie, MT
Answer: Eden Prairie, MT - 1512.
Sri Lanka is known as one of the largest producers of which of the following?
- ADiamonds
- BCoffee
- CTea
- DChewing gum
Answer: Tea - 1513.
It was from this Dutch castle that philosopher, playwright, and poet Hugo Grotius made his famous escape in a book-chest in 1621.
- ACastle Muiderslot
- BCastle Zuylen
- CCastle Loevestein
- DCastle Zwijnsbergen
Answer: Castle Loevestein - 1514.
Parts of the 1996 disaster movie Twister were filmed in Iowa. Bill Paxton stars in the movie, partnered by this actress.
- ABrooke Shields
- BSusan Sarandon
- CGina Davis
- DHelen Hunt
Answer: Helen Hunt - 1515.
Which of these countries has a color in its name?
- ACape Verde
- BPuerto Rico
- CSiera Leone
- DSamoa
Answer: Cape Verde - 1516.
Which of these internationally famous festivals takes place in August?
- AThe Sundance Film Festival
- BThe Edinburgh Festival
- CThe San Fermin Festival
- DThe Carnival of Venice
Answer: The Edinburgh Festival - 1517.
This simple farm house at the seaside was transformed into a palace for King George IV.
- AAlthorp
- BKensington Palace
- CHampton Court Palace
- DRoyal Pavilion
Answer: Royal Pavilion - 1518.
What is the capital of the Philippines?
- AQuezon City
- BManila
- CDavao City
- DCebu City
Answer: Manila - 1519.
This country is about the size of California but has about one -sixth of its population. Its capital city is Asunción.
- ACuba
- BHonduras
- CParaguay
- DPeru
Answer: Paraguay - 1520.
When did the Native Americans finally receive U.S. citizenship through The Indian Citizenship Act?
- A1955
- B1991
- C1924
- D1876
Answer: 1924 - 1521.
For which ruler was the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus built?
- AKing Memes
- BKing Minos
- CKing Mausolus
- DKing Mithris
Answer: King Mausolus - 1522.
This constitutional monarchy is located in Western Asia, its capital is Amman, and its official language is Arabic.
- AIran
- BGeorgia
- CJordan
- DKazakhstan
Answer: Jordan - 1523.
On what continent is the highest mountain in the world located?
- AAntarctica
- BAsia
- CNorth America
- DEurope
Answer: Asia - 1524.
What happens to the eccentric shopping network executive, played by Whoopi Goldberg, in the 2001 TV special Call Me Claus?
- AShe founds out that her boss is the real Santa Claus.
- BShe is chosen to become the next Santa Claus.
- CShe is kidnapped by Santa Claus elves.
- DShe meets the ghost of Santa Claus who was killed by her boss.
Answer: She is chosen to become the next Santa Claus. - 1525.
According to which calendar, decreed in 1582, does the new year begin on January 1?
- AEcclesiastical
- BJulian
- CGregorian
- DRoman
Answer: Gregorian - 1526.
This Oscar-winning movie was set and filmed in the U.S. state of Oregon.
- ADriving Miss Daisy
- BThe Silence of the Lambs
- COne Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest
- DRain Man
Answer: One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest - 1527.
Under what name is Thomas Woodward better known?
- ATommy Steele
- BTom Jones
- CEdward Woodward
- DTommy Dorsey
Answer: Tom Jones - 1528.
The state of Iowa borders Minnesota on the north, Missouri on the south, Nebraska and South Dakota on the west, and Wisconsin and Illinois on the east. Which river forms the eastern boundary of the state?
- ABig Sioux River
- BTennessee River
- CMississippi River
- DMissouri River
Answer: Mississippi River - 1529.
Which of these lakes is not part of the Great Lakes?
- AErie
- BSuperior
- CGreat Salt Lake
- DMichigan
Answer: Great Salt Lake - 1530.
What is the state bird of Ohio?
- ARuffled Grouse
- BCardinal
- CMeadowlark
- DRobin
Answer: Cardinal - 1531.
This house, situated in Westerham, Kent was bought by Winston Churchill in 1922.
- ALongleat House
- BBowood House
- CChartwell
- DHatfield House
Answer: Chartwell - 1532.
Which of these ships was depicted in Joseph Conrads famous novella Heart of Darkness, published in 1902.
- AAlan
- BDara
- CNellie
- DCatherine
Answer: Nellie - 1533.
Located in Tanzania, it is Africas highest mountain.
- AMount Kilimanjaro
- BRas Dascian
- CMaromokotro
- DMount Kenya
Answer: Mount Kilimanjaro - 1534.
In the symbolic language of flowers, a rose of purple color given to someone on St. Valentines Day, signifies what?
- AAttraction, suppressed due to intimidation
- BLove at first sight
- CRespect rather than love
- DStrong and passionate desire
Answer: Love at first sight - 1535.
The dishes Tom yum soup, hummus, chicken tikka and Nasi goreng belong to the cuisine of what continent?
- AEurope
- BAsia
- CAfrica
- DSouth America
Answer: Asia - 1536.
What type of game is the traditional Vietnamese game called O an quan?
- ACard game
- BBoard game
- CPing-pong
- DGame with a rope
Answer: Board game - 1537.
The highest waterfall on the planet, the Angel Falls, is located on this continent.
- AAsia
- BNorth America
- CAfrica
- DSouth America
Answer: South America - 1538.
In 1977, this President visited the poorest parts of The Bronx, giving people the impression that the entire borough was a slum.
- AR. Reagan
- BJ. Carter
- CG. Bush
- DR. Regan
Answer: J. Carter - 1539.
Three of these names are of reindeers of Santa Claus. Which is the odd one?
- ARudolph
- BComet
- CClement
- DDonder
Answer: Clement - 1540.
What is the Navajo word for non-Native Americans?
- ALo fun
- BBelu lanassa
- CHos teen lanna
- DBelagana
Answer: Belagana - 1541.
This landlocked province, located in the Central Luzon region, is often referred to as the "Rice Granary of the Philippines".
- AAurora
- BNueva Ecija
- CNegros
- DNueva Vizcaya
Answer: Nueva Ecija - 1542.
On what continent are Queen Maud Land, Wilkes Land and Marie Byrd Land located?
- AAustralia
- BSouth America
- CAntarctica
- DEurope
Answer: Antarctica - 1543.
Which country elected Felipe Calderon President on September 6, 2006?
- ABrazil
- BColumbia
- CCuba
- DMexico
Answer: Mexico - 1544.
What fraternity is administratively organised into Grand Lodges?
- AKnights Templar
- BIlluminati
- CFreemasonry
- DKu Klux Klan
Answer: Freemasonry - 1545.
What is the state tree of Idaho?
- ADouglas fir
- BWestern White Pine
- CWestern hemlock
- DElm
Answer: Western White Pine - 1546.
In which of the following countries is Dutch not an official language?
- ABelgium
- BAruba
- CSuriname
- DIndonesia
Answer: Indonesia - 1547.
The East Gate is inscribed with the time 9:01 A.M. and the West Gate with 9:03 A. M. In what city would you find 168 chairs in the Field of Empty Chairs?
- AOklahoma City, OK
- BLockerbie, UK
- CSelma, AL
- DStoneycreek, PA
Answer: Oklahoma City, OK - 1548.
When did the legal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain occur?
- AJuly 2, 1776
- BJuly 4, 1776
- CJuly 5, 1776
- DJuly 4, 1777
Answer: July 2, 1776 - 1549.
Freetown is the capital city of what country?
- ADjibouti
- BUganda
- CSierra Leone
- DSolomon Islands
Answer: Sierra Leone - 1550.
Name the mountain chain that runs through British Columbia all the way down to New Mexico.
- AHimalayas
- BAppalachian
- CBlue Ridge
- DRocky Mountains
Answer: Rocky Mountains
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