World Culture Trivia Questions — page 61
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- 3001.
What is the main language of Bangladesh?
- ABengali
- BUrdu
- CHindi
- DFrench
Answer: Bengali - 3002.
Which of these colors is not present on the national flag of the Republic of Ireland?
- AGreen
- BWhite
- CRed
- DOrange
Answer: Red - 3003.
Vienna is the capital of this landlocked country, which became a member of the European Union in 1995.
- AAustralia
- BAustria
- CGermany
- DBelgium
Answer: Austria - 3004.
From 1819 to 1839, Vandalia, the county seat of Fayette County, was the capital of which state?
- AIllinois
- BIndiana
- COhio
- DKansas
Answer: Illinois - 3005.
What country is called Polska in its native language?
- APoland
- BPanama
- CPakistan
- DPortugal
Answer: Poland - 3006.
What is the longest river in China as well as all of Asia?
- AYellow River
- BYangtze River
- CXi
- DAmur
Answer: Yangtze River - 3007.
Which of the Great Lakes is closest to Detroit?
- AHuron
- BSuperior
- CMichigan
- DErie
Answer: Erie - 3008.
Which of the following is not considered a Mexican dish?
- ABurritos
- BMole
- CMachaca
- DMofongo
Answer: Mofongo - 3009.
Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was built on the banks of the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq?
- AMausoleum at Halicarnassus
- BThe Statue of Zeus
- CThe Lighthouse
- DThe Hanging Gardens
Answer: The Hanging Gardens - 3010.
Which is Puerto Ricos official currency?
- AU.S. Dollar
- BEuro
- CPeso
- DSol
Answer: U.S. Dollar - 3011.
Which of these U.S. states is not a Four Corners state?
- ANew Mexico
- BWyoming
- CColorado
- DUtah
Answer: Wyoming - 3012.
What is the official language of the citizens of Canada?
- AEnglish and French
- BEnglish
- CFrench
- DFrench and Spanish
Answer: English and French - 3013.
What animal is depicted on the national flag of Sri Lanka?
- ALion
- BEagle
- CTiger
- DBird of paradise
Answer: Lion - 3014.
How many U.S. Presidents of the 19th and 20th century were born in Ohio?
- A2
- B3
- C5
- D7
Answer: 7 - 3015.
The Mall of America, one of the largest entertainment and retail complexes in the U.S., opened in 1992 on the site of the old Met Stadium. Which suburb of Minneapolis is it located in?
- ABloomington
- BBurnsville
- CMaple Grove
- DSt. Louis Park
Answer: Bloomington - 3016.
The Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a Federal Holiday as a result of a large-scale campaign. This famous musician, who is also the writer and performer of Happy Birthday, was one of the most notable activists of this campaign..
- ALouis Armstrong
- BElla Fitzgerald
- CAretha Franklin
- DStevie Wonder
Answer: Stevie Wonder - 3017.
Which of the following was not invented in Connecticut?
- AFrisbee
- BElectric light
- CCollapsible toothpaste tube
- DPolaroid camera
Answer: Electric light - 3018.
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is based in this European capital.
- AAthens
- BLondon
- CVienna
- DOslo
Answer: Vienna - 3019.
The Ushiku Daibutsu, which depicts Amitabha Buddha, is located in this country.
- AJapan
- BBrazil
- CChina
- DIndia
Answer: Japan - 3020.
In which language Próspero año nuevo is used to wish Happy New Year?
- ASpanish
- BGerman
- CDutch
- DCzech
Answer: Spanish - 3021.
Puerto Ricos flag consists of which of three colors?
- ARed,Blue,and Yellow
- BRed,White,and Green
- CRed,Green,and Black
- DRed, White,and Blue
Answer: Red, White,and Blue - 3022.
If you end up spending the night in the town of Santa Clause, what state are you in?
- AColorado
- BIndiana
- CMissouri
- DTennessee
Answer: Indiana - 3023.
Which amendment of the United States Bill of Rights prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
- AEight
- BNinth
- CThird
- DFourth
Answer: Eight - 3024.
The population of which city in Texas does not exceed 1 million?
- AHouston
- BPasadena
- CDallas
- DSan Antonio
Answer: Pasadena - 3025.
Find the correct statement about Dwight David Eisenhower.
- AHe won Time magazines Man of the Year award once as President and once before he was President.
- BHe won Time magazines Man of the Year award twice as US President.
- CHe never won Time magazines Man of the Year award.
- DHe was the first person to win Time magazines Man of the Year award three times.
Answer: He won Time magazines Man of the Year award once as President and once before he was President. - 3026.
What is the name of Captain Larsons seal-hunting schooner from the novel The Sea Wolf by Jack London?
- AMarie Celeste
- BPenguin
- CGhost
- DNellie
Answer: Ghost - 3027.
To which Greek goddess was the Temple at Ephesus dedicated?
- AAthena
- BArtemis
- CHebe
- DHera
Answer: Artemis - 3028.
This city, founded in 1703, is the largest city on the Baltic Sea in terms of population.
- AKopenhagen, Denmark
- BSt Petersburg, Russia
- CStockholm, Sweden
- DRiga, Latvia
Answer: St Petersburg, Russia - 3029.
What interesting nickname was given to the U.S. state of Florida?
- AGods Other Room
- BGods Sleeping Room
- CGods Waiting Room
- DGods Guest Room
Answer: Gods Waiting Room - 3030.
By 1900, Singapore had a population of nearly how many residents?
- A80,792
- B90,000
- C120,000
- D200,000
Answer: 200,000 - 3031.
Which song was selected in 1929 as the official state song of Texas?
- AThe Yellow Rose of Texas
- BTexas, Our Texas
- CDixie
- DThe Eyes of Texas
Answer: Texas, Our Texas - 3032.
The character portrayed by this actress wins the title Miss Mississippi in the 1952 movie Were Not Married.
- AAudrey Hepburn
- BGinger Rogers
- CMarilyn Monroe
- DKatharine Hepburn
Answer: Marilyn Monroe - 3033.
What is the most widely spoken language in Hawaii?
- AJapanese
- BHawaiian
- CChinese
- DEnglish
Answer: English - 3034.
The Brazilian town of Paraty was founded by Portuguese colonizers. What does the name of the town mean in the Tupi language?
- Agold river
- Briver of fish
- Cred river
- Driver of stones
Answer: river of fish - 3035.
Vicente Fernandez, Pedro Infante, Javier Solis, and Lola Beltran are representatives of this traditional, Mexican genre of music.
- ACumbia
- BRanchera
- CCorridos
- DBanda
Answer: Ranchera - 3036.
Which of these IT companies has its headquarters in downtown Detroit?
- AIBM
- BMicrosoft
- CHP
- DCompuware
Answer: Compuware - 3037.
What is the largest city in the Republic of Colombia?
- ABogota
- BSanta Marta
- CCartagena
- DBarranquilla
Answer: Bogota - 3038.
The official state motto of the U.S. state of Montana is Oro y Plata. What does this mean in Spanish?
- ASun and moon
- BGold and silver
- CYesterday and tomorrow
- DDay and night
Answer: Gold and silver - 3039.
What military operation was carried out on April 1, 1945 in Okinawa by United States troops?
- AOperation Falcon
- BOperation Shark
- COperation Tornado
- DOperation Iceberg
Answer: Operation Iceberg - 3040.
The origin and meaning of the name of Jerusalem is debatable. Which of these is not a possible translation of Jerusalem?
- AHeritage of Peace
- BCity of Mount Moriah
- CCity of Great Valleys
- DCity of Salem
Answer: City of Great Valleys - 3041.
What was the Darfur region of western Sudan named after?
- AThe Fur river running through the region
- BA tribe of people called the Fur tribe
- CThe arabic word darfur meaning stove or furnace
- DA British explorer named William Darfur
Answer: A tribe of people called the Fur tribe - 3042.
The National Moment of Remembrance, a moment of silence at 3pm on every Memorial Day, was initiated by which US President?
- AGeorge Bush
- BBill Clinton
- CJohn F. Kennedy
- DRichard Nixon
Answer: Bill Clinton - 3043.
In Greek Mythology Athos was the name of which of the following?
- Aa giant
- Ba Greek god
- Ca goddess
- Da mermaid
Answer: a giant - 3044.
Who captained the Mayflower on the transatlantic voyage from Southampton, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts?
- AEdward Smith
- BChristopher Jones
- CJohn Smith
- DDavy Jones
Answer: Christopher Jones - 3045.
What is the missing word? And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the _______ St. Nicholas came with a bound!
- Adriveway
- Balleyway
- Cchimney
- Ddumbwaiter
Answer: chimney - 3046.
Founded in 1861, Lewiston was the territorial capital of this future state from 1863 to 1864.
- AWashington
- BKansas
- CMontana
- DIdaho
Answer: Idaho - 3047.
Who invented Festivus?
- AFrank Costanza
- BJerry Seinfeld
- CDan OKeefe
- DCosmo Kramer
Answer: Dan OKeefe - 3048.
In Hungary, kids celebrating their birthday give out what to their classmates?
- Aa cake
- Ba delicious dish for lunch
- Ca chocolate bar
- Da candy
Answer: a candy - 3049.
What Swedish automobile maker produced a vehicle for the Swedish Army in 1959?
- ASaab
- BGraham
- CVolvo
- DDuesenberg
Answer: Volvo - 3050.
In what northwest U.S. state is it illegal for a motorist with criminal intentions to enter a city without first stopping to call the chief of police for the city?
- AOregon
- BWashington
- CIdaho
- DMontana
Answer: Washington
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