General Trivia (Master)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What Native American was also called Tatanka Iyotaka?

Archie Bunker was an inspiration for what South Park character?

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

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

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

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

What city hosts the Tournament of Roses parade?

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

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

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

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

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

Angora wool is made from the coat of what animal

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

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

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

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

The movie Fargo is set mainly in what state?

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

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?

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

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

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

The Emu is native to what country?

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

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

How many miles around is the Earth at the equator?

What was the Biblical sounding nickname of Harriet Tubman?

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

What big cat is the fastest of all land animals?

What fashion staple was named for an automobile?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What fruit includes varieties Anjou and Bartlett?

Inspired by Tennis, what sport was originally called mintonette?

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

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

In the Old Testament who is the sister of Moses

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

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

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

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

Which continent is geographically closest to Antarctica?

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following phrases is a split infinitive?

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

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

An eruption from what volcano buried the city of Pompeii

What insect's name is latin for 100 foot?

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

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

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

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

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

The typical human body has how many ribs

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

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

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

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

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

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

In what country is the headquarters for NATO?

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

What trickster Norse god was an instigator of mischief?

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

Which of the following is NOT a real bird?

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

What flower is traditionally worn on Memorial Day?

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

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

What cathedral commemorates the capture of Kazan and Azstrakan?

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

The biblical character Balaam had a what?

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

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

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

Pop star Katy Perry married and divorced what British comedian?

Which film depicts a battle with Cybertronians?

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

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

Insulin is produced by beta cells of what organ?

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

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

Which technological advancement was named for a Danish king?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What fruit was once known as the Chinese gooseberry?

What New York daily newspaper was founded by Alexander Hamilton?