World Culture Trivia Questions — page 55
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- 2701.
What is the airspace around Nellis Air Force Base called?
- AQuarantine
- BOff Limits
- CThe Box
- DExtraterrestrial Alley
Answer: The Box - 2702.
In the classic movie "It's A Wonderful Life," George and Mary were at the gym dancing in a contest. What kind of contest was it?
- AHop
- BWaltz
- CTango
- DCharleston
Answer: Charleston - 2703.
Oklahoma has borders with how may other states?
- A7
- B5
- C6
- D4
Answer: 6 - 2704.
If you think you can see the Statue of Liberty only in New York City, think again! I went to this huge European city and saw it right there, standing near the Grenelle Bridge and looking towards the Atlantic Ocean, facing its larger sister in New York Harbor.
- AMadrid
- BParis
- CBarcelona
- DLondon
Answer: Paris - 2705.
What is the name of the capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin?
- AMinneapolis
- BMilwaukee
- CMadison
- DDes Moines
Answer: Madison - 2706.
What is the capital of the Netherlands?
- ABerlin
- BBucharest
- CAmsterdam
- DHungary
Answer: Amsterdam - 2707.
Basutoland is a former name of what country?
- ATogo
- BLesotho
- CLiberia
- DSwaziland
Answer: Lesotho - 2708.
Which popular island destination is not correctly matched with the country?
- ABora Bora - The Dominican Republic
- BMajorca - Spain
- CBali - Indonesia
- DSantorini - Greece
Answer: Bora Bora - The Dominican Republic - 2709.
In what US city was Harry S. Truman born?
- ALamar, Missouri
- BSt. Louis, Missouri
- CKansas City, Missouri
- DIndependence, Missouri
Answer: Lamar, Missouri - 2710.
When reciting the United States Pledge of Allegiance, what should you do?
- AKneel
- BStand, face the flag and cover your heart with your right hand.
- CStay seated
- DDance
Answer: Stand, face the flag and cover your heart with your right hand. - 2711.
One of the following pairs (city - what it is a capital of) is wrong.
- ANew York City - The Capital of the World
- BNorman - Storm Capital of the World
- CLas Vegas - Entertainment Capital of the World
- DBinghamton - Carousel Capital of the World
Answer: Norman - Storm Capital of the World - 2712.
Up to the beginning of the 20th century, this number of Amendments were ratified.
- A17
- B19
- C13
- D15
Answer: 15 - 2713.
This country is home to the northernmost capital in mainland Europe?
- AFinland
- BDenmark
- CSweden
- DUnited Kingdom
Answer: Finland - 2714.
On what date was the US Marine Corps founded?
- ANovember 25
- BNovember 10
- CJune 20
- DSeptember 19
Answer: November 10 - 2715.
The first woman to be elected governor, in her own right, was from Connecticut. Name her.
- AElizabeth Danbury
- BElla Grasso
- COlivia Wolcott
- DClaire Luce
Answer: Ella Grasso - 2716.
This country on the Balkan Peninsula is called Ellada in its native language?
- AGreece
- BMacedonia
- CAlbania
- DEstonia
Answer: Greece - 2717.
He was, arguably, the greatest architect in British history. He designed St. Pauls Cathedral in London.
- AI.M.Pei
- BChad Varah
- CChristopher Wren
- DTim Mallett
Answer: Christopher Wren - 2718.
What historical ship is now permanently moored in St. Petersburg?
- AThe battlecruiser Peter the Great
- BThe barque Kruzenshtern
- CThe battleship Potemkin
- DThe cruiser Aurora
Answer: The cruiser Aurora - 2719.
Does the US one-dollar bill have the oldest design of all modern U.S. currency?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: No - 2720.
What is the color of the star featured on the national flag of Morocco?
- ARed
- BBlue
- CGreen
- DYellow
Answer: Green - 2721.
The RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England on what date?
- AApril 14, 1912
- BApril 10, 1912
- CApril 14, 1911
- DApril 12, 1910
Answer: April 10, 1912 - 2722.
The phrase Vote Yourself a Farm was used in which US presidential election?
- A1884
- B1888
- C1860
- D1868
Answer: 1860 - 2723.
What is the official residence of the President of the Philippines?
- ACuneta Astrodome
- BCoconut Palace
- CMalcañang Palace
- DAraneta Coliseum
Answer: Malcañang Palace - 2724.
What is the nickname of Australia?
- AThe High Country
- BThe Lucky Country
- CThe Lowest Country
- DThe Richest Country
Answer: The Lucky Country - 2725.
What volcano in the Philippines is famous for its perfectly-shaped cone?
- ATaal Volcano
- BCagua Volcano
- CMt. Pinatubo
- DMayon Volcano
Answer: Mayon Volcano - 2726.
The Canadian sitcom Corner Gas is set in Dog River in this province.
- ASaskatchewan
- BBritish Columbia
- CQuebec
- DAlberta
Answer: Saskatchewan - 2727.
In what year was Constantinople renamed Istanbul?
- A1930
- B1911
- C1900
- D1944
Answer: 1930 - 2728.
Richmond is the capital of this state where many US presidents were born.
- AMaryland
- BVirginia
- CDelaware
- DWest Virginia
Answer: Virginia - 2729.
What is the real name of Sayuki, the first Caucasian geisha in history, who was born in Melbourne, Australia?
- AFiona Graham
- BAngela Chirstovski
- CDebbie Baker
- DRachel Featherman
Answer: Fiona Graham - 2730.
The Official Post Office of Santa Claus is situated in which city in Finland?
- ATurku
- BHelsinki
- CTampere
- DRovaniemi
Answer: Rovaniemi - 2731.
What was the original name of the capital of Texas?
- ABastrop
- BWaterloo
- CAustin
- DBarton
Answer: Waterloo - 2732.
Which of these is a nickname given to the U.S. state of Nebraska?
- ATreasure State
- BBuffalo State
- CBeef State
- DGarden State
Answer: Beef State - 2733.
Who were the first Black Panther Members to run for political office?
- AElaine Brown and Bobby Seale
- BHuey P. Newton and David Hilliard
- CFred Hampton and Bobby Rush
- DHuey P. Newton and Bobby Seale
Answer: Elaine Brown and Bobby Seale - 2734.
The name of this city means the capital in the native language. It is the capital of South Korea.
- ATaegu
- BSeoul
- CPusan
- DTaejeon
Answer: Seoul - 2735.
What is the state capital of Washington?
- AWalla Walla
- BSeattle
- CSpokane
- DOlympia
Answer: Olympia - 2736.
What type of house was built using raw logs, particularly in the early years of United States and Canada?
- AMansion
- BRaw house
- CDetached house
- DLog cabin
Answer: Log cabin - 2737.
Which brand was advertised with this slogan: Id rather fight than switch.?
- ARheingold
- BLucky Strike
- CTareyton
- DBudweiser
Answer: Tareyton - 2738.
Which is the capital city of Scotland?
- AGlasgow
- BEdinburgh
- CPerth
- DLondon
Answer: Edinburgh - 2739.
The national anthem of Sudan is entitled Nahnu Jund Allah Jund Al-watan. What does this mean in Arabic?
- AGod is our only hope.
- BThis is the land and the people of God.
- CGod has chosen us for his army.
- DWe are the army of God and of our land.
Answer: We are the army of God and of our land. - 2740.
What are the colors on the national flag of Greenland?
- AWhite and red
- BGreen and white
- CRed and blue
- DWhite and blue
Answer: Red and blue - 2741.
Which of these nations has a flag not rectangular in shape?
- ASwitzerland
- BNepal
- CPapua New Guinea
- DAndorra
Answer: Nepal - 2742.
Who is presented with a live domestic turkey at the annual ceremony known as National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation?
- Athe winners of the NFL Thanksgiving Classic
- Bthe US President
- Cthe best performer at the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Dthe US First Lady
Answer: the US President - 2743.
This is the time on the Independence Hall clock on the back of the $100 bill.
- A3:20
- B2:15
- C4:10
- D5:05
Answer: 4:10 - 2744.
The ridges on the sides of coins are called reedings or millings. The dime has this number of such ridges.
- A96
- B100
- C121
- D118
Answer: 118 - 2745.
Which of these is most important to Ebenezer Scrooge?
- AFriends
- BHis principals
- CMoney
- DFamily
Answer: Money - 2746.
Does Brooklyn Bridge connect the boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: No - 2747.
What type of governmental does Portugal have?
- ADemocratic republic
- BPresidential republic
- CConstitutional monarchy
- DAbsolute monarchy
Answer: Democratic republic - 2748.
This sea captain, who was second-in-command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada, claimed for the Queen a North American territory called New Albion.
- AChamplain
- BDrake
- CMagellan
- DCartier
Answer: Drake - 2749.
In what fantasy novel do armored white bears live in the ice-and-snow-locked land Svalbard?
- AArctic Adventure
- BNorthern Lights (The Golden Compass)
- CThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- DSnow Blind
Answer: Northern Lights (The Golden Compass) - 2750.
Napoleon Bonaparte I is entombed in Les Invalides, a former military hospital found in what European city/town?
- ASaint Helena
- BParis
- CMarseilles
- DCorsica
Answer: Paris
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