World Culture Trivia Questions — page 56
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What is/are the color/colors of the socialist flag?
- ARed
- BRed and Yellow
- CBlue
- DRed, White, and Blue
Answer: Red - 2752.
Which of these countries has two capital cities?
- AColombia
- BEcuador
- CBolivia
- DCosta Rica
Answer: Bolivia - 2753.
What nickname has been given to the U.S. state of Ohio?
- ABirthplace of Aviation
- BBirthplace of Modern Medicine
- CBirthplace of Photography
- DBirthplace of Rock Music
Answer: Birthplace of Aviation - 2754.
Which of these words refers to a group of turkeys?
- Aherd
- Bgaggle
- Cflight
- Drafter
Answer: rafter - 2755.
What is one of the principal organs of the United Nations, headed by the United Nations Secretary General?
- AUnited Nations Secretariat
- BGeneral Assembly
- CEconomic and Social Council
- DSecurity Council
Answer: United Nations Secretariat - 2756.
Which famous explorer reached the territory of the Dominican Republic in 1492?
- AFernando Magellan
- BAmerigo Vespucci
- CChristopher Columbus
- DMarco Polo
Answer: Christopher Columbus - 2757.
In December 1981, General Leopoldo Galtieri seized power in this South American country.
- AUruguay
- BArgentina
- CChile
- DBolivia
Answer: Argentina - 2758.
From the name of which river is the name India derived?
- AIndiravati river
- BPeriyar river
- CGanga river
- DSindhu river
Answer: Sindhu river - 2759.
The New Year greeting, Bliadhna mhath ùr, could be used in which part of the UK?
- ANorth Ireland
- BScotland
- CAmong Polish immigrants
- DWales
Answer: Scotland - 2760.
The name of this sitcom, which debuted on October 4, 1957, on CBS, has become synonymous with the quintessential wholesome American family.
- ALeave it to Beaver
- BFather Knows Best
- CMy Three Sons
- DMake Room for Daddy
Answer: Leave it to Beaver - 2761.
Which country has the most colors on its flag that does not have any seal or brocade?
- ALibya
- BBrasil
- CSpain
- DSouth Africa
Answer: South Africa - 2762.
Which twin towers, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, were worlds highest buildings from 1998 to 2004?
- AJin Mao Building
- BRepublic Plaza
- CRialto Towers
- DPetronas Towers
Answer: Petronas Towers - 2763.
In what year was West Virginia admitted to the Union?
- A1900
- B1862
- C1863
- D1901
Answer: 1863 - 2764.
Some countries around the Baltic Sea have very similar culture, history and language. The Prussian language that was a part of the Baltic language group is now extinct. What are the two remaining languages of the Baltic group?
- ALatvian and Lithuanian
- BFinnish and Estonian
- CRussian and Polish
- DSwedish and Danish
Answer: Latvian and Lithuanian - 2765.
The dining hall on Douglass campus is named after which of the following donors to Rutgers University?
- ARuth Adams
- BCarmen Twillie Ambar
- CMason Welch Gross
- DJames Neilson
Answer: James Neilson - 2766.
In what year did General Motors decide to drop the GTO as an option package and add it to their vehicle lineup as a separate model series?
- A1972
- B1968
- C1966
- D1965
Answer: 1966 - 2767.
In what state was a person executed by lethal injection on December 14, 1982?
- ATexas
- BNorth Dakota
- CMaryland
- DCalifornia
Answer: Texas - 2768.
Which famous U.S. magazine chose Albert Einstein as Person of the Century in 1999?
- AWORLD
- BTIME
- CNewsweek
- DDer Spiegel
Answer: TIME - 2769.
What is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Georgia?
- ACharlotte
- BColumbia
- CAtlanta
- DRaleigh
Answer: Atlanta - 2770.
Tallahassee is situated on the panhandle of this southern state and serves as its capital.
- APennsylvania
- BFlorida
- CNorth Dakota
- DCalifornia
Answer: Florida - 2771.
What airport was originally known as Idlewild Airport?
- AMilwaukee
- BOntario CA
- CNewark
- DJFK
Answer: JFK - 2772.
Which man made lake lies in North Georgia?
- ALake Okeechobee
- BLake Michigan
- CLake Burton
- DLake Lanier
Answer: Lake Lanier - 2773.
It is generally unknown that ten dollars are referred to as this.
- AA lizard
- BAn eagle
- CA hawk
- DA cow
Answer: An eagle - 2774.
The novel Miss Smillas Sense of Snow tells the story of Smilla Jaspersen who has developed an almost intuitive understanding of all types of snow. What nationality is author Peter Høeg who penned the novel?
- AGerman
- BCanadian
- CDanish
- DAustrian
Answer: Danish - 2775.
Help me with this list, one of these towns does not exist.
- ACovington, KY
- BCollinsville, IL
- CGastonia, NC
- DW. Memphis, TN
Answer: W. Memphis, TN - 2776.
The coupon is part of an airline ticket. This is what you do with it.
- ASurrender it at check-in.
- BReceive food on board in return for it.
- CKeep it in order to prove that you have been on that flight.
- DIt allows you to use the facilities of the airport free of charge.
Answer: Surrender it at check-in. - 2777.
The Blue Line has its Terminus at this major Airport, one of the busiest in the world.
- ADetroit / Wayne County Metropolitan
- BReagan - Washington National
- CChicago - OHare International
- DAtlanta - Maynard Jackson/ Hartsfield International
Answer: Chicago - OHare International - 2778.
In this country, New Year, called 'oshogatsu', is generally regarded as the most important public holiday. Homes and entrance gates are decorated with ornaments made of pine, bamboo and plum trees.
- AThailand
- BJapan
- CTibet
- DVietnam
Answer: Japan - 2779.
Which of the following is considered to be the oldest state university?
- AWake Forest
- BWinston-Salem
- CUNC Chapel Hill
- DNC State
Answer: UNC Chapel Hill - 2780.
St. Catherines Monastery was built by order of which Emperor?
- AEmperor Constantius III
- BEmperor Justinian
- CEmperor Valentine II
- DEmperor Maximiam
Answer: Emperor Justinian - 2781.
Was the original plan followed when carving Mount Rushmore?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 2782.
His birthdate is October 4, 1924. He was a heroic actor and president of the National Rifle Association for five years.
- ABob Hope
- BCharlton Heston
- CRobert De Niro
- DClint Eastwood
Answer: Charlton Heston - 2783.
What is the currency unit in Indonesia?
- ARuble
- BRupiah
- CDollar
- DPeso
Answer: Rupiah - 2784.
What is the state capital of Oregon?
- APortland
- BBend
- CSalem
- DEugene
Answer: Salem - 2785.
ANZAC Day is a public holiday celebrated on April 25th, in this country.
- AAngola
- BArgentina
- CAustria
- DAustralia
Answer: Australia - 2786.
The majority of ice in Earths biosphere is of this type.
- AIce Ic
- BIce XI
- CIce III
- DIce Ih
Answer: Ice Ih - 2787.
The U.S. state of Missouri was named after the river Missouri that flows through its territory. What is the river named after?
- AA legendary creature
- BAn explorer
- CA tribe
- DA mountain
Answer: A tribe - 2788.
Which of the following movies was not filmed in Hawaii?
- AJurassic Park
- BWedding Crashers
- CBlue Crush
- DRaiders of the Lost Ark
Answer: Wedding Crashers - 2789.
This actor, born on October 18,1987, starred in the famous Disney Channel movie High School Musical.
- ACorbin Bleu
- BZac Efron
- CFrankie Muniz
- DDavid Henrie
Answer: Zac Efron - 2790.
What are the basic colors of the national flag of Venezuela?
- AYellow and Blue
- BBlue and white
- CGreen, yellow, black
- DYellow, blue, red
Answer: Yellow, blue, red - 2791.
Who was the first UN Secretary-General?
- ATrygve Halvdan Lie
- BBoutros Boutros-Ghali
- CU Thant
- DJavier Pérez de Cuéllar
Answer: Trygve Halvdan Lie - 2792.
From 1819 to 1826, Murfreesboro, famous for the Battle of Murfreesboro of 1862, was the capital of which state?
- ATennessee
- BArkansas
- CKentucky
- DLouisiana
Answer: Tennessee - 2793.
What is Toyotas luxury car line called?
- AVolvo
- BLexus
- CNissan
- DMercedes
Answer: Lexus - 2794.
The name of this car was also the name of a ship used for the exploration of the New World in the 15th century.
- ACaravelle
- BTransporter
- CPathfinder
- DPajero
Answer: Caravelle - 2795.
What is the state flower of the U.S. state of Georgia?
- ASunflower
- BRafflesia
- CBlack Orchid
- DCherokee Rose
Answer: Cherokee Rose - 2796.
This elite combat frogman force, formerly called Decima Flottiglia MAS, is part of the Italian special forces.
- ACOMSUBIN
- BJagdkommando
- CCIAES
- DGVP/ESR
Answer: COMSUBIN - 2797.
What is the name of the capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon?
- APortland
- BCarson City
- CSalem
- DBoise
Answer: Salem - 2798.
In what European city is the Rembrandt House Museum located?
- AThe Hague
- BBrussels
- CRotterdam
- DAmsterdam
Answer: Amsterdam - 2799.
When Freud came to visit the USA, he lectured at this college.
- AHarvard
- BColumbia
- CClark
- DPrinceton
Answer: Clark - 2800.
Which of these was advertised with the words Think small?
- AIBM
- BSony Walkman
- CSamsonite
- DVolkswagen
Answer: Volkswagen
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