General Trivia (Master)

What is the Japanese term for the art of cultivating dwarf trees?

What French philosopher said, "I think, therefore I am?"

Pop star Katy Perry married and divorced what British comedian?

In the Old Testament who is the sister of Moses

What Chilean dictator's team of U.S. educated economists was known as the Chicago Boys?

On what holiday do Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem?

What entertainment publication uses the slogan, "All the news that fits?"

Angora wool is made from the coat of what animal

For a short time, artist Paul Gauguin worked as a laborer on the construction of what?

In 2013, Nicholas Maduro was sworn in as president of what country?

Author Alexandre Dumas' grandmother was a freed slave from what Caribbean country?

The movie, "The Help," is based on whose best selling novel?

What insect's name is latin for 100 foot?

What building did architect Jorn Utzon design to resemble a ship at full sail?

The typical human body has how many ribs

Who is NOT mentioned in Madonna's classic song "Vogue?"

Mrs. Frank Butler was a sharpshooter known by what famous stage name?

What audio phenomenon causes a siren to sound higher in pitch as it gets closer to you?

Where on a person in uniform would you find the epaulets?

Senate majority leader Harry Reid represented which U.S. state?

What name is given to the shallow cleft in the top lip below the nostrils?

Jane Goodall is best known for studying what type of ape?

With the motto, "Equal Rights," what U.S. state was the first to allow women to vote?

Since 1562, licensed gondolas in Venice, Italy are what color?

In what country is the headquarters for NATO?

In the Marvel movie, "The Avengers," who played the Black Widow?

What international company was founded by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad?

Santa might get his sack stuck in what part of a chimney?

In 2011, what country became the newest member of the United Nations?

Jerry Seinfeld co-created his own sitcom with what other comedian?

What was the working title of the musical, "West Side Story?"

The biblical character Balaam had a what?

What large southern state's motto is "Friendship?"

What H.G. Wells novel is set in the year 802,701 A.D.?

"What happens here stays here," is an ad slogan for what city?

An eruption from what volcano buried the city of Pompeii

In psychoanalytic theory, what personality acts as the conscience for the ego?

What fruit was once known as the Chinese gooseberry?

What four word phrase was on a plaque on Harry Truman's desk?

Who was the first African-American member of the U.S. Supreme Court?

In 2013, the Swedish music Hall of Fame dedicated a museum to what pop band?

What musical instruments are usually played by a couple dancing the fandango?

What is the world's largest fresh water lake in surface area?

In "2001: A Space Odyssey," the computer, HAL, sings what song?

What trickster Norse god was an instigator of mischief?

What flower is traditionally worn on Memorial Day?

A traditional western omelet is made with onions, green peppers, and what type of meat?

What Tony-winning musical is based on the work of Monty Python?

Which sign of the western zodiac is represented by a ram?

Archie Bunker was an inspiration for what South Park character?

What Native American was also called Tatanka Iyotaka?

What U.S. naval hero told the British, "I have not yet begun to fight?"

Shangri-La was a utopia in whose novel, Lost Horizon?

What is the ironic last name of the drummer for ZZ Top?

Which of these is NOT one of the four C's that determines a diamond's beauty?

What fashion staple was named for an automobile?

Who plays the title role on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy?

After receiving the most votes in a Facebook poll, what Monopoly token replaced the iron (2013)

What New York city church is the largest gothic cathedral in the United States?

In 2013, a topless portrait of what "Golden Girls" star sold for nearly $2 million?

What board game ends with a choice between millionaire estates and countryside acres?

Which of these letters does not appear in the periodic table of elements?

What is the real first name of U.S. President Obama's daughter, Sasha?

What was the Biblical sounding nickname of Harriet Tubman?

What skirt-like wrap is traditionally worn by Malaysian women?

Franking privileges allow members of Congress to do what for free?

Which film depicts a battle with Cybertronians?

In 1721, who presented 6 famous concertos to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt?

In nautical terms, a league is a measurement of what?

Which technological advancement was named for a Danish king?

How many miles around is the Earth at the equator?

What type of thickening agent made with flour and fat is found in bechamel sauce?

The lead character in The Devil Wears Prada was inspired by what Vogue editor?

The mascot for Kellogg's Fruit Loops is what kind of bird?

Which of the following phrases is a split infinitive?

On the original Motown hit, "Please Mr. Postman," what future star played drums?

What state's flag has a British Union Jack on it?

What war novel was originally called "Private Fleming: His Various Battles?"

The name of what Indian instrument comes from the word meaning three strings?

Used in a Bloody Mary, what sauce was created by John Lea and William Perrins in the 1830s?

Kim Jong-Un was named the "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2012 by what satirical news source?

Beluga is a type of what fish prized for its caviar?

What is the term for the parboil-then-cold-water method of cooking?

The Emu is native to what country?

What cathedral commemorates the capture of Kazan and Azstrakan?

What 1972 movie begins with the line, "I believe in America?"

What city hosts the Tournament of Roses parade?

In 1799, the Rosetta Stone was discovered in what country?

What fruit includes varieties Anjou and Bartlett?

Insulin is produced by beta cells of what organ?

Who wrote the young adult classic, "Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret?"

Which continent is geographically closest to Antarctica?

What pro-sports hall of fame is located in Cooperstown, New York?

Rodin's statue "Le Penseur" is made of what material?

Which U.S. president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

In 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean, a curse was placed on the crew of what ship?

What is the term for the art of pruning trees and shrubs into ornamental shapes?

What character did Johnny Depp play in the movie, Alice in Wonderland?

What author's first novel was "The Hunt for Red October?"

What New York daily newspaper was founded by Alexander Hamilton?

What Vermeer painting has been called the "Dutch Mona Lisa?"

The name of what sport comes from the Greek, meaning to exercise naked?

On a standard dart board, what number is to the immediate right of the 20?

In what song does Alicia Keys sing the lyrics, "concrete jungle where dreams are made of?"

What is the name of Microsoft's answer to the iPad?

May the 4th is considered a day of celebration for fans of which of these?

In 2013, what athlete became the first openly gay player in the NBA?

"If music be the fruit of love, play on," is spoken by Duke Orsino in what play?

What big cat is the fastest of all land animals?

Sacha Baron Cohen's character Borat is from which country?

In what 1999 film did Haley Joel Osment whisper, "I see dead people?"

What former SNL star plays Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation?

ORD - these three letters are the location identifier for which city's international airport?

What action star is known as "The Muscles from Brussels?"

The movie Fargo is set mainly in what state?

What one-time wife of Paul McCartney was a Dancing with the Stars contestant in 2007?

To Bruce Springsteen, what band mate was know as the big man?

What U.S. navy ship was nicknamed Old Ironsides?

Which of the following is NOT a real bird?

What religion began after its leader meditated for 49 days under a fig tree?

What did the Japanese name as their greatest invention of the 20th century?

Inspired by Tennis, what sport was originally called mintonette?

The final shot of what TV series was set in Holsten's diner?

Most of the world's corks used in wine bottles come from what type of tree?

The name of what type of spirit comes from the German word for noisy ghost?