World Culture Trivia Questions — page 32
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- 1551.
Belgrade was the capital of former Yugoslavia. Which country has the city as its capital today?
- AMontenegro
- BBulgaria
- CSerbia
- DCroatia
Answer: Serbia - 1552.
This peculiar tradition takes place in Spain too. Right at the peak of the tomato season a wild tomato battle develops as people pelt each other with ripe tomatoes. Rivers of tomato sauce run down the streets.
- AEl Perro
- BThe Bull Running
- CCinco De Mayo
- DLa Tomatina
Answer: La Tomatina - 1553.
No Pants Day is when people celebrate the freedom associated with not wearing pants. When is it celebrated?
- AThe first Friday of May
- BThe last Saturday of April
- CThe first Friday of June
- DThe second Monday of May
Answer: The first Friday of May - 1554.
The museum honoring this professional baseball player is located in the West Acres Shopping Mall in Fargo, ND.
- ADarin Erstad
- BRoger Maris
- CKirby Puckett
- DTravis Hafner
Answer: Roger Maris - 1555.
The national flag of what country consists of a smaller white area and a larger purple section?
- ABahrain
- BChile
- CQatar
- DBrunei
Answer: Qatar - 1556.
One of these claims about the US currency is false. Can you spot it?
- ADollar bills are easy to counterfeit.
- BCoins do not have their values inscribed with a number.
- CBlind people cannot tell dollar bills apart because of their similar designs and texture.
- DBoth the one cent (penny) and the five cent (nickel) are larger than the dime, which is worth ten cents.
Answer: Dollar bills are easy to counterfeit. - 1557.
Following his idea of strong Italy, this Italian ruler wanted to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa, so cement was poured into its foundation.
- AAmintore Fanfani
- BBenito Mussolini
- CSilvio Berlusconi
- DRomano Prodi
Answer: Benito Mussolini - 1558.
Which one is not a nickname for the $10 US bill?
- AYellow
- BX-note
- CDouble sawbuck
- DSawbuck
Answer: Double sawbuck - 1559.
What statement is true about Augustus, after whom the month of August is named?
- AHe was killed in battle.
- BHe was the last Emperor of the Roman Empire.
- CHe was the first Emperor of the Roman Empire.
- DHe was Julius Caesar's son.
Answer: He was the first Emperor of the Roman Empire. - 1560.
Vinegar valentines, ostensibly given on Valentines Day, became popular during the Victorian era. What type of message do they contain?
- Ainsult
- Ba break-up message
- Ca thank you message
- Dapology
Answer: insult - 1561.
In 1953, television first came to Alaska. What were the call letters of the first broadcasting television station in Alaska?
- AKENI
- BKTVA
- CKYES
- DKTUU
Answer: KENI - 1562.
How many women were among the crew on the Titanic?
- A43
- B23
- C73
- D0
Answer: 23 - 1563.
This island country, whose national motto is Te Mauri, Te Raoi ao Te Tabomoa (Health, Peace, and Prosperity), has its territory situated in both hemispheres.
- ATuvalu
- BKuwait
- CZambia
- DKiribati
Answer: Kiribati - 1564.
What is the official language in the Republic of Ireland?
- AIrish
- BEnglish
- CIrish and Cornish
- DEnglish and Irish
Answer: English and Irish - 1565.
When did the independent Kingdom of Scotland become a part of the Kingdom of Great Britain?
- AWith the Act of Union of 1707
- BWith the Act of Union of 1814
- CWith the Act of Union of August, 1800
- DWith the Act of Union of 1840
Answer: With the Act of Union of 1707 - 1566.
One of the following pairs (Amendment - the year in which it was adopted) is wrong.
- AFirst Amendment - 1791
- BTwelfth Amendment - 1804
- CSixteenth Amendment - 1913
- DThird Amendment - 1792
Answer: Third Amendment - 1792 - 1567.
Is the state of North Carolina south of the Mason - Dixon line?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 1568.
Nicknamed The Buckeye State, it is the birthplace many former US presidents, including Ulysses S. Grant.
- AIndiana
- BOhio
- CNebraska
- DIowa
Answer: Ohio - 1569.
The International Security Assistance Force (10), that started on 20 December 2001, is a NATO-led mission for security and development in what country?
- APakistan
- BIraq
- CAfghanistan
- DIran
Answer: Afghanistan - 1570.
What is the state beverage of the U.S. state of Indiana?
- AWater
- BCranberry juice
- CMilk
- DMint tea
Answer: Water - 1571.
What is Venezuela named after according to a popular theory?
- AAn explorer
- BA city
- CA heroine
- DA goddess
Answer: A city - 1572.
When is the United States Flag flown at half-mast?
- Aafter the 15th of the month
- Bin mourning and holiday observation
- Cwhen a sports game begins
- Dwhen it is sunny
Answer: in mourning and holiday observation - 1573.
What were the Titanics wireless call letters?
- AMYG
- BMGY
- CGMY
- DYMG
Answer: MGY - 1574.
Cupid, one of the major symbols in St. Valentines Day celebrations, is a mythological character, son of which goddess?
- AVenus
- BCeres
- CVesta
- DMinerva
Answer: Venus - 1575.
How long did Lee Kwan Yew serve as prime minister of Singapore?
- A10 years
- B8 years
- C25 years
- D5 years
Answer: 25 years - 1576.
What conference does the University of Central Arkansas play in?
- ASouthland
- BHeartland
- CSoutheastern
- DSouthwest
Answer: Southland - 1577.
The Titanic broke into two sections and by 2:20 AM they had both sunk into the ocean. About two hours later, this ship arrived and began rescuing the survivors.
- AMesaba
- BMacKay-Bennett
- CCaronia
- DCarpathia
Answer: Carpathia - 1578.
The head office of the European Central Bank, established on June 1, 1998, is located in which city?
- ABrussels
- BFrankfurt
- CLondon
- DParis
Answer: Frankfurt - 1579.
Is the following information true? Edward R. Murrow is often credited with creating broadcast news, but he was actually Director of Talks when CBS sent him to London as WWII started. Murrow built on predecessor Paul Whites work, in creating his system of European correspondents.
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 1580.
What was the US state of Kansas named after?
- AA river
- BA lake
- CA mountain
- DA tree
Answer: A river - 1581.
Where is the only active volcano in India?
- ARanchi
- BAnaimudi
- CMinicoy Island
- DBarren Island
Answer: Barren Island - 1582.
What was the first of the American colonies to put E Pluribus Unum on coins?
- ASouth Carolina
- BNew Jersey
- CVirginia
- DMassachusetts
Answer: New Jersey - 1583.
Which of these pairs of lakes lie entirely within Italy?
- AGarda and Lugano
- BLugano and Maggiora
- CMaggiore and Como
- DComo and Garda
Answer: Como and Garda - 1584.
What nickname has been given to the U.S. state of Nevada?
- AGolden State
- BBeaver State
- CBear State
- DSilver State
Answer: Silver State - 1585.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first president of the Republic of Turkey, used this palace as a presidential residence.
- AThe Winter Palace
- BChehel Sotoun
- CDolmabahçe Palace
- DGamzigrad
Answer: Dolmabahçe Palace - 1586.
Which of these states has no recognized Native American tribes?
- AAlabama
- BNew York
- CNew Jersey
- DVirginia
Answer: Virginia - 1587.
Guarani is one of the official languages of which Latin American country?
- AArgentina
- BParaguay
- CUruguay
- DBrazil
Answer: Paraguay - 1588.
What did Hermie the elf do to subdue the snowmonster in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
- APushed it over a cliff.
- BShaved off all of its hair.
- CTied it up.
- DRemoved its teeth.
Answer: Removed its teeth. - 1589.
Melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
- AFist
- BHand
- CWrist
- DArm
Answer: Hand - 1590.
Which of these occurs during or after the Festivus Dinner?
- AAiring of Grievances
- BGiving presents
- CWashing the dishes
- DCalling relatives you haven't seen for a year
Answer: Airing of Grievances - 1591.
The first Saint Patricks Festival was held on 17 March 1996 in this country.
- AEngland
- BThe Republic of Ireland
- CThe USA
- DThe Netherlands
Answer: The Republic of Ireland - 1592.
When was Poland accepted into the European Union?
- A1995
- B2004
- C1989
- D2007
Answer: 2004 - 1593.
Excluding the Falkland Islands, how many countries in Central and South America do not have Spanish listed as their official language?
- A2
- B7
- C4
- D3
Answer: 4 - 1594.
What is the official state beverage of the U.S. state of Wisconsin?
- ACoffee
- BHerbal tea
- CMilk
- DTomato juice
Answer: Milk - 1595.
This Latin Amrican city, known also as the City of the Holy Trinity, is located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata.
- ABuenos Aires
- BSacramento
- CMexico City
- DLima
Answer: Buenos Aires - 1596.
What was the only native land mammal in Iceland when humans arrived?
- AIcelandic Sheepdog
- BIcelandic Sheep
- CIcelandic horse
- DArctic Fox
Answer: Arctic Fox - 1597.
What was the original name of Mt. McKinley?
- ADenali
- BOosik
- CAthabasca
- DChugugh
Answer: Denali - 1598.
What do you call a trade union that consists of employees of one company?
- AA vertical trade union
- BA circular trade union
- CA horizontal trade union
- DAn oblique trade union
Answer: A vertical trade union - 1599.
A window of convenience is generally considered to be this number of hours on either side of ideal departure or arrival time.
- AThree
- BTwo
- COne
- DOne and a half
Answer: Two - 1600.
On 12 October in 1810, the first Oktoberfest was held to celebrate the marriage of then Bavarian Crown Prince Louis (Ludwig) and his bride, Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Near what city were the festivities held?
- AStuttgart
- BMunich
- CPotsdam
- DAugsberg
Answer: Munich
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