World Culture Trivia Questions — page 72
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Which of these nicknames refers to the U.S. state of Rhode Island?
- ANone of these
- BScarlet State
- CLittle Italy
- DRiver State
Answer: None of these - 3552.
In which of these major American sports does Detroit have a professional team?
- ABasketball and Baseball
- BAll of these
- CBasketball, Baseball and American Football
- DBaseball and Ice Hockey
Answer: All of these - 3553.
Baby Doe was so famous, she was immortalized in what form?
- AA Popular Song
- BNone of the above
- CA Broadway Play
- DBest Selling novel by Her Daughters
Answer: A Broadway Play - 3554.
Hari Merdeka is a national holiday in Malaysia. What does it commemorate?
- AAll of these
- BIndependence from Britain
- CEnd of the civil war
- DThe birthday of the king
Answer: Independence from Britain - 3555.
What statement is true about the Colossi of Memnon?
- AThe Colossi of Memnon are three massive stone statues.
- BThe Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues.
- CNone of these
- DThe Colossi of Memnon are four massive stone statues.
Answer: The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues. - 3556.
The U.S. state of Rhode Island became the first in North America to prohibit which of the following?
- ASlavery
- BChild labor
- CSmoking in public places
- DAll of these
Answer: Slavery - 3557.
Which monumental statues were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001 because they were considered "idols".
- ANone of these
- BBoth of these
- CThe Buddhas of Bamyan, Afghanistan
- DThe Skobelev Monuments, Moscow
Answer: The Buddhas of Bamyan, Afghanistan - 3558.
Which of these is a nickname of the U.S. state of Oregon?
- AAll of these
- BSooner State
- CBuckeye State
- DBeaver State
Answer: Beaver State - 3559.
Sanssouci, the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, was built in this style.
- ANone of these
- BSurrealism
- CBaroque
- DRococo
Answer: Rococo - 3560.
What did Alcatraz serve as before becoming a federal prison?
- Aa lighthouse
- Ba military prison
- Ca military fortification
- Dall of these
Answer: all of these - 3561.
Besides being Yale graduates, what else do the following actors have in common: Paul Newman, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Connelly?
- AThey are all Academy Award winners.
- BNone of these
- CThey all graduated with a degree in literature.
- DThey all graduated magna cum laude.
Answer: They are all Academy Award winners. - 3562.
What institution of the European Union is directly elected by EU citizens once every five years?
- AThe European Council
- BThe European Parliament
- CThe European Commission
- DNone of these
Answer: The European Parliament - 3563.
Taiwan is the largest island of what country?
- ANone of these
- BNorth Korea
- CIndonesia
- DRepublic of China
Answer: Republic of China - 3564.
What is the official language spoken by the population of the Republic of South Africa?
- AZulu
- BAll of these
- CEnglish
- DAfrikaans
Answer: All of these - 3565.
What site in the Spanish town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984?
- ALighthouse
- BAll of these
- CMonastery
- DTower
Answer: Monastery - 3566.
Which of these is one of the staple foods in the cuisine of Sri Lanka?
- ACorn
- BRice
- CPotatoes
- DAll of these
Answer: Rice - 3567.
Alberto Fujimori, President of Peru from 1990-2000, was convicted in the 21st century of these crimes alleged to have been committed during his presidency.
- AAbuse of power, bribery, and corruption
- BAll of these
- CEmbezzlement
- DHuman rights abuses, murder and kidnapping
Answer: All of these - 3568.
Who was the first U.S. President born in Illinois?
- AThomas Jefferson
- BRonald Reagan
- CNone of these
- DAbraham Lincoln
Answer: Ronald Reagan - 3569.
What is the official language adopted by the government of Sri Lanka?
- AEnglish
- BMalay
- CNone of these
- DThai
Answer: None of these - 3570.
Which of the following is considered a Masonic symbol?
- ABoth of these
- BThe letter G
- CNone of these
- DSquare and Compasses
Answer: Both of these - 3571.
In folklore and popular culture there is a strong connection between pumpkins and the supernatural. Which of these statements concerning the appearance of pumpkins in fiction is true?
- AThe Headless Horseman hurls a pumpkin in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
- BPumpkin Juice is a drink favored among the students at the fictional Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
- CA character from the Oz book series by L. Frank Baum has a jack olantern for a head.
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 3572.
What magical order was active in Great Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
- AGolden Dawn
- BNone of these
- CKu Klux Klan
- DThe Order of the Dragon
Answer: Golden Dawn - 3573.
What statement is true about Shambala?
- AIn Tibetan tradition, it is a mythical kingdom hidden in Inner Asia.
- BAll of these
- CIt is seen as a Buddhist Pure Land.
- DAccording the legends it is located somewhere in the Himalayas.
Answer: All of these - 3574.
Port Arthur is a former convict settlement, located on what Australian peninsula?
- ACape Code Peninsula
- BCape York Peninsula
- CNone of these
- DTasman Peninsula
Answer: Tasman Peninsula - 3575.
What animal which became extinct in the 20th century is depicted on the Coat of arms of Tasmania?
- AThylacine
- BAll of these
- CTasmanian Tiger
- DTasmanian Wolf
Answer: All of these - 3576.
Which of these is a nickname of New York City?
- AThe Big Apple
- BAll of these
- CCity That Never Sleeps
- DThe Capital of the World
Answer: All of these - 3577.
Which statement about the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, is true?
- AAll of these
- BIt proposes and implements legislation
- CThe Commission is divided into departments known as Directorates-General (DG)
- DIt is one of the three main institutions governing the European Union
Answer: All of these - 3578.
On the back side of the 1 dollar bill we can see an ancient Egyptian pyramid, beneath a triangle containing a glowing eye. This symbols origin is...?
- ANone of these
- BJewish
- CChristian
- DFreemason
Answer: Freemason - 3579.
This territory, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, is warmed up by the magical Northern Lights.
- ADenmark
- BGreenland
- CNone of these
- DNew Zealand
Answer: Greenland - 3580.
What two major airports is Queens home to?
- AJohn F. Kennedy and LaGuardia
- BNone of these
- CJohn F. Kennedy and Newark International
- DNewark International and LaGuardia
Answer: John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia - 3581.
Which of these fictional characters is from the US state of Kansas?
- AHuckleberry Finn
- BAll of these
- CDorothy Gale
- DTom Sawyer
Answer: Dorothy Gale - 3582.
What was the U.S. state of Montana named after?
- AA river
- BNone of these
- CA tribe
- DA person
Answer: None of these - 3583.
Which of these places was chosen by Peter Jackson as the Middle Earth in The Lord of the Rings?
- AIceland
- BGreenland
- CNew Zealand
- DAll of these
Answer: New Zealand - 3584.
The Winter Palace, the official residence of Russian Tsars, is located in this Russian city.
- AMoscow
- BSaint Petersburg
- CSmolensk
- DNone of these
Answer: Saint Petersburg - 3585.
Which of these famous Hollywood actresses grew up in the U.S. state of Rhode Island?
- AAll of these
- BDebra Messing
- CVanessa Williams
- DMira Sorvino
Answer: Debra Messing - 3586.
What natural disaster is common for the US state of Kansas?
- AAll of these
- BTornado
- CEarthquake
- DFlood
Answer: Tornado - 3587.
What is the nickname of the U.S. state of Indiana?
- AAll of these
- BMorality State
- CHospitality State
- DSympathy State
Answer: Hospitality State - 3588.
Which of these American actors was born in the U.S. state of Maine?
- APatrick Dempsey
- BAll of these
- CGeorge Clooney
- DWill Smith
Answer: Patrick Dempsey - 3589.
Which of these is a music genre NOT typical for South America?
- ANone of these
- BCumbia
- CTango
- DSamba
Answer: None of these - 3590.
What music genre originated in Jamaica?
- ADancehall
- BRocksteady
- CSka
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 3591.
Which of these statements is true about the term Franksgiving?
- AIt referred to a Thanksgiving holiday, held one week earlier than normal.
- BAll of these
- CIt is a portmanteau word from Franklin and Thanksgiving.
- DIt was coined to describe the American Thanksgiving holiday from 1939–1941.
Answer: All of these - 3592.
Which of these writers has a dedicated museum in St Petersburg, Russia?
- AAnna Akhmatova
- BVladimir Nabokov
- CFyodor Dostoevsky
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 3593.
Dan Browns best-selling thriller "Angels and Demons" regenerated the interest in what secret society?
- ANone of these
- BGolden Dawn
- CIlluminati
- DOrder of the Dragon
Answer: Illuminati - 3594.
What large colorful bird is the national bird of India?
- APeacock
- BAll of these
- CParrot
- DPheasant
Answer: Peacock - 3595.
Where is the Vatican City located?
- Aon Vatican Hill in the east-central part of Rome
- BNone of these
- Con Vatican Hill outside of Rome
- Don Vatican Hill in the west-central part of Rome
Answer: on Vatican Hill in the west-central part of Rome - 3596.
This Mexican Emperor and his wife established their Imperial Residence at Chapultepec Castle in 1864.
- AMaximilian I of Mexico
- BCharls V
- CAgustín de Iturbide
- DNone of these
Answer: Maximilian I of Mexico - 3597.
What is the name of the official royal residence in Monaco?
- ARoyal Palace of Monaco
- Ball of these
- CPrinces Palace of Monaco
- DHouse of Grimaldi
Answer: Princes Palace of Monaco - 3598.
What rare bird species is endemic to the Portuguese island of Madeira?
- AZinos Petrel
- BAll of these
- CTrocaz Pigeon
- DMadeira Firecrest
Answer: All of these - 3599.
What was the former name of Istanbul?
- AConstantinople
- BByzantium
- CAll of these
- DAugusta Antonina
Answer: All of these - 3600.
What large animal is the national symbol of Spain?
- AHorse
- BBull
- CTiger
- DAll of these
Answer: Bull
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