Why are mutes added to a trumpet’s bell?

To change the sound by altering its tone quality or lowering its volume.

I am on the eastern side of the Caribbean Island of Hispaniola. Where am I?

The Dominican Republic, DR, Dominican Republic

In which town was William Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon in the United Kingdom

I’m watching an eruption of the geyser Old Faithful. Which National Park am I in?

Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone

Where are the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere found?

The Andes, The Andes Mountain range

How is a xylophone played?

The bars are struck with sticks or padded mallets

What is South America’s longest mountain range?

Andes Mountains, Andes, The Andes Mountains, The Andes

What is a “balalaika”?

A balalaika is a stringed instrument that originates from Russia

What is a “sackbut”?

It’s an early type of trombone

Monet & Renoir pioneered 19th century art movement featuring shimmering outdoor scenes, bold colors, & little detail?

The Impressionist Movement, Both, Impressionism

Which lake is bordered by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland?

Bodensee, Lake Constance, All of these, Lake of Constance

Which Shakespearean theater was reconstructed on London’s South Bank in 1997?

The Globe Theatre, Both, The Globe Theater

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1
Why are mutes added to a trumpet’s bell?
To change the sound by altering its tone quality or highering its volume.
To change the round by altering its tone quality or lowering its volume.
To change the sound by altering its bone quality or lowering its volume.
To change the sound by altering its tone quality or lowering its volume.
2
True or False: Piccolos belong in the brass section of the orchestra.
True
False
3
The Three Witches, also called the Weird Sisters, appear in which Shakespeare play?
Both
Macbeth
Macdeath
idk
4
I’m watching the monsoon rains fall in the capital of Bangladesh. Which city am I in?
Dhaka
Zhaka
Phaka
Khaka
5
In which continent are the Atlas Mountains located?
Kenya
Both
Africa
idk
6
What is another name for a mouth organ?
Flute
Harmonica
Music
Harmanica
7
What is the name given to the study of lakes?
Limnology
Simnology
Pimnology
Kimnology
8
I am on the eastern side of the Caribbean Island of Hispaniola. Where am I?
idk
The Dominican Republic
DR
Dominican Republic
9
In which town was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon in the United State
Stratford-upon-Avon in the United Country
Stratford-upon-Avon in the United Kingdom
Stratford-upon-Avon in the United Nation
10
I’m looking at a large sandstone pyramid and a large statue of a lion with a human head. Which country am I in?
Egypt
idk
Desert
Both
11
The sousaphone is a type of what?
Saxophone
Guitar
Harp
Tuba
12
I’m watching an eruption of the geyser Old Faithful. Which National Park am I in?
Yellowstone National Park
Bluestone
idk
Yellowstone
13
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
212
229
456
154
14
Who falls in love with Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
Taliya
Tate
Titania
Tatiana
15
In which Shakespearean play do we meet Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
The Merchant of Venice
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Hamlet
As You Like It
16
I’m standing in the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá on the Ucatán Peninsula. Which country am I in?
Columbia
Venezuela
Chile
Mexico
17
I’m on the northernmost of the four main islands of Japan. Which island am I on?
Pokkaido
Hokkaido
Sokkaido
Kokkaido
18
I’m staring down into the Grand Canyon. Which state am I in?
Arizona
Mexico
Miami
Texas
19
Where are the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere found?
The Andes
The Amazons
The Andes Mountain range
The Amazons Mountain range
20
How is a xylophone played?
The tar are struck with sticks or paddle mallets
The bars are struck with bricks or padded mallets
The cars are struck with sticks or padded mallets
The bars are struck with sticks or padded mallets
21
A modern orchestra is usually made up of strings, woodwind, percussion, and what?
Brass instruments
Cash instruments
Trass Instruments
Bass instruments
22
I am on the western side of the Caribbean Island of Hispaniola. Where am I?
Haiti
Daiti
Kaiti
Zaiti
23
Who painted The Last Supper painting?
idk
Leonardo da Vinci
Both
Michelangelo
24
True or False: Lake Baikal contains roughly 20 percent of the world’s surface fresh water.
False
True
25
What is a “high hat”?
A type of cymbal
A type of article
A type of exaggeration
A type of symbol
26
What is South America’s longest mountain range?
Andes Mountains
Andes
The Andes Mountains
The Andes
27
What is a “balalaika”?
A balalaika is a stringed instrument that originates from Russia
A balalaika is a stringed instrument that originates from America
A balalaika is a stringed instrument that originates from Japan
A balalaika is a stringed instrument that originates from Irak
28
Which Shakespearean play includes the Battle of Agincourt?
Henry IV
Henry I
Henry V
Henry V
29
I’ve just climbed the highest mountain in England. Which mountain am I on?
Scafell Kite
Scafell Pike
Scafell Bike
Scafell Spike
30
Sculptor and artist of Harlem Renaissance worked for equal rights for African Americans in arts.
idk
Augusto Samere
Augusta Savage
Augusto Savage
31
What is a “sackbut”?
It’s an early ripe of trombone
It’s an late type of trombone
It’s an early type of trombone
It’s an early type of bone
32
True or False: There are roughly 96 major rivers on Earth.
False
True
33
How many plays were published in Shakespeare’s first folio: 10, 34, 26, 50?
Ten(10)
Thirty-Six(36)
Thirty-Four(34)
Twenty-Six(26)
34
What is the largest salt lake in Australia?
Lake Eyre
Kati Thanda
Lake Austria
Lake Bluestone
35
How many bridges are there over the Amazon?
5
1
None
3
36
Which musical instrument is the national symbol of Ireland?
Harp
Cello
Liar
Lyre
37
The pipa is a four-stringed, pear-shaped instrument that looks like a lute. Where does it come from?
Both
China
idk
Central Asia
38
How many strings does a violin have?
4 strings
5 strings
3 strings
2 strings
39
True or False: William Shakespeare was born and died on April 26.
True
False
40
Monet & Renoir pioneered 19th century art movement featuring shimmering outdoor scenes, bold colors, & little detail?
idk
The Impressionist Movement
Both
Impressionism
41
Which lake is bordered by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland?
Bodensee
Lake Constance
All of these
Lake of Constance
42
This artist created Egress, a sculpture of fused, spiraling pieces of recycled rubber tires?
Anne Grae
Fred Leur
Mary Bell
Chakaia Booker
43
What is the unrhymed poetry in Shakespeare’s plays called?
Bank Verse
Blank verse
Tank Verse
Rank Verse
44
Where does the percussion section typically sit in the orchestra?
At the back of the orchestra
In front of the orchestra
All of These
In the middle of the orchestra
45
Which genre of art features colorful, brash paintings, often inspired by comic strips and advertising?
All of These
Pop Music
Pop Art
Pop Hits
46
This person is one of the most prominent international Puerto Rican painters of the 20th century.
Francisco Rodent
Francisco Vodón
Francisco Bodón
Francisco Rodón
47
Which French artist is best known for his portraits of ballerinas?
Edvgar Degas
Edgar Degas
Edvgar Vegas
Edgar Vegas
48
What is the name of Hamlet’s mother?
Mary
Parker
Gertrude
Anne
49
How many paintings did Vincent van Gogh sell in his lifetime?
Two(2)
Five(5)
One(1)
Three(3)
50
Which Shakespearean theater was reconstructed on London’s South Bank in 1997?
The Globe Theatre
idk
Both
The Globe Theater
51
Which Leonardo da Vinci work sold for $450 million in 2017, making it at that time the world’s most expensive painting?
Salvator Bundi
Salvator Mundi
Salvator Dundi
Salvator Pundi
52
I’m cruising along a river and can see the Luxor Temple from the boat. Which river am I on?
Nile River
idk
Both
Nile
53
This Italian inventor, scientist, and artist is often referred to as “The Renaissance Man.”
Leonardo da Vinci
Vincent Van Goph
None
Michelangelo
54
What was the name of Shakespeare’s wife?
Mary Bell
Parker Halloway
Anne Hathaway
Hermione Baker
55
Which harplike instrument is associated with the ancient Romans and Greeks?
Harp
Cello
Liar
Lyre
56
True or False: The Amazon River is home to more species of fish than the Atlantic Ocean.
False
True
57
Fender Stratocaster is a make of what?
idk
Guitar
Both
Electric Guitar
58
How many lines does a sonnet have?
Fourteen(14)
Sixteen(16)
Fifteen(15)
Seventeen(17)
59
Who painted The Scream?
Edward Bunch
Edward Munch
Edvard Munch
Edvard Bunch
60
Which Shakespearean play was set on a remote island?
Romeo and Juliet
The Tempest
As You Like It
A Midnight's Summer Dream
61
Which artist famously damaged his ear?
None
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Vincent van Gogh
62
I’ve just sailed past a large, green lady holding a torch, heading toward a city full of skyscrapers.What state am I in?
New York
Tokyo
New England
New Jersey
63
Whose abstract, dreamlike paintings often featured clocks, elephants, and eggs?
Salvador Kalí
Salvador Dalí
Salvador Balí
Salvador Palí
64
Which Roman general in one of Shakespeare’s plays neglects his soldierly duties after falling for Cleopatra’s charm?
Mark Antony
Marc Antony
Marc Anthony
Mark Anthony
65
True or False: There are four pedals on a standard piano.
False
True
66
True or False: Unlike many other wind instruments, the bassoon has a double reed, rather than a single reed.
True
False
67
While other Mexican painters of her time made murals, Frida Kahlo's paintings were what?
idk
Both
Biographical
Self-Biographical
68
True or False: “Timpani” is the Italian word for drums.
False
True
69
Which river carries the greatest volume of water?
The Amazon River
idk
Amazon River
Amazon
70
I’m staring down at a city while standing next to a huge statue of Jesus with outstretched arms. Which city am I in?
Lio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Dio de Janeiro
Rio pe Janeiro
71
What is the name of the group of long, thin lakes near New York City?
Linger Lakes
Finger Lakes
Singer Lakes
Dinger Lakes
72
I’m waiting for my plane 15 miles west of Central London. Which airport am I in?
PHR
Heathrow Airport
LHR
idk
73
How many notes are there in an octave on a keyboard (white and black keys)?
11 Notes
13 Notes
12 Notes
15 Notes
74
I’m standing next to a geyser, and I’ve just visited the volcano of Hekla. Which country am I in?
Iceland
Antarctica
Poland
Alaska
75
Shakespeare wrote three different types of plays: comedies, tragedies, and ___________________.
All of These
Love
War
Histories
76
Which play does this quote come from: “If music be the food of love, play on”?
Thirteenth Night(13)
Twelfth Night(12)
Fifteenth(15)
Sixteenth Night(16)
77
I’m in the world’s northernmost capital city. Where am I?
Reykjavik
Deykjavik
Peykjavik
Keykjavik
78
Which 19th -century English artist is known for studies of the East Anglian landscape and rural scenes?
John Constable
John Adam
John Smith
John Calvin
79
Which is the world’s third-longest river?
idk
Yangtze
Yangtze River
Both
80
What is a “tabla”?
A percussion song consisting of a pair of hand drums used in Indian music
A percussion instrument consisting a pair of hand bells in Christmas carols
A screaming instrument consisting a pair of finger drums to eat up
A percussion instrument consisting pair of hand drums used in Indian music
81
Which play features two “star-crossed” lovers?
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Love's Labour's Lost
Rome and Juliet
82
Which Russians stained glass windows & religious scenes helped him become one of most successful 20th century artists?
Marc Khagall
Marc Rhagall
Marc Ahagall
Marc Chagall
83
Devon Island, is more than 20,000 square miles in area, no one living there. Which country is Devon Island part from?
Maple
Canada
Washington
idk
84
Which tragic play features the characters Iago and Desdemona?
Pothello
Othello
Tthello
None
85
Which of Shakespeare’s plays is the shortest?
The Comedy of Errors
Both
A Comedy of Errors
None
86
I’m on the main island of this place, looking at the volcano of Mauna Loa and wearing a flower garland. Where am I?
Kenya
Hawaii
Japan
Asia
87
Which country contains roughly half of the world’s lakes?
Miami
Washington
Canada
All of these
88
Which monarch ruled England at the start of Shakespeare’s career as a playwright?
Queen Elizabeth III
Queen Elizabeth IV
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth II
89
In which country is Mount Fuji located?
China
Japan
Tokyo
Beijing
90
What is the beginning of a river called?
Headwaters
Both
idk
Source
91
What is the longest river in Europe?
Volga River
The Volga River
Volga
The Volga
92
How old is the youngest person to reach the peak of Mount Everest?
15 yrs old
11 yrs old
14 yrs old
13 yrs old
93
True or False: The Polynesian nose flute is played using nose because its believed breath from nose is purer than mouth
False
True
94
I can see the Trevi Fountain. Which Italian City am I in?
Roma
Athens
Rome
Greece
95
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel within the Vatican City?
Leonardo da Vinci
Vincent Van Goph
None
Michelangelo
96
I’m standing outside building with roof like ships sail, and in distance large bridge over the harbor.What city am I in?
Sydney
Miami
Seattle
Orlando
97
In which country is Mount Sinai located?
Egypt
Washington
Arizona
Canada
98
Complete the title of this play: Much Ado About…
Something
Everything
idk
Nothing
99
What is the national musical instrument of Scotland?
Both
bagpipes
idk
The bagpipes
100
What is one of the main differences between a violin and a viola?
A viola is larger than a violin, resulting in a deeper, richer sound
A viola is larger than a violin, resulting in a keeper, richer sound
A viola is larger than a violin, resulting in a deeper, richer bound
A violin is larger than a viola, resulting in a deeper, richer sound
101
The Himalayas cross five countries, including Pakistan, Bhutan, India, and which other two countries?
China and Irak
Irak and Ukraine
Russia and Nepel
China and Nepel
102
Frida Kahlo's Las Dos Fridas is a painting with how many self-portraits??
Five(5)
Three(3)
One(1)
Two(2)
103
Which of Shakespeare’s plays takes place in the “Forest of Arden”?
Romeo and Juliet
The Tempest
A Midnight's Summer Dream
As You Like It
104
Who are the three most famous contemporary Asian artists?
Takashi Murakami (1962 – Present)
Yayoi Kusama (1929 – Present)
Ai Weiwei (1957 – Present)
All of These
105
Vincent van Gogh’s most famous painting is known as Starry what?
Day
Night
Sunny
Rainy
106
I’ve just climbed an extinct volcano, the highest mountain in Africa. Which mountain am I on?
idk
Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro
None

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