July 8 Trivia (Adam)

Which number is greater: the number of square miles in SD or the human population in SD

According to the Veterans Affairs’ website, how many US Presidents held rank in uniformed service?

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The term 'EGOT'—which stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony—was coined by which 'Miami Vice' actor?

Which US President was the first to be born an American citizen (not a British subject)?

The Electoral College consists of how many electors?

This Roman general was known for crossing the Rubicon River?

In what year did American soap opera General Hospital debut?

Which Stephen King novel takes place mostly in the fictional Overlook Hotel?

Of the following, who was NOT a part of the First Triumvirate of ancient Rome?

According to the United Nations, how many countries are in Africa?

Which novel begins with, "Call me Ishmael"?

After Speaker of the House in the presidential order of succession, the powers and duties of the office pass to:

How many US Presidents served during World War II?

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In George Orwell's Animal Farm, what kind of animal is Boxer?

In modern chess, who is the inspiration for the Queen piece?

How many US states have been the birthplace of US presidents?

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TRUE or FALSE: “Great Faces, Great Places” is the official state motto of South Dakota.

“You Make My Dreams” (1980)

In 1949, this company—which is famous for its trading cards—developed a board game called 'Meet the Presidents'

These birds are excellent parents and can find their way back to their nest from 1300 miles away

The first full book written in modern emojis was _______, an adaptation of a literary classic.

Who was in charge of England as Governor of the Realm during the Battle of Flodden in 1513?

This queen led the Iceni, Trinovantes, and others in revolt against the Romans in 61 A.D.

General Motors is headquartered in:

After the 'Mona Lisa' was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, which famous artist was considered a suspect?

The nickname “Desert Fox” was attributed to which general?

Name the two explorers who claim to have discovered the North Pole:

MULTI SELECT (choose all correct answers): What are the three colors on the US Flag?

While at the University of South Dakota, Joe Foss was a member of which fraternity?

SINGLE SELECT: The United States of America's flag has how many colors?

Which author wrote Mere Christianity, The Four Loves, and The Screwtape Letters?

Which university has the highest number of graduate programs?

The oldest public university in South Dakota is:

Which Roman general defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama?

What famous literary character offers this advice: "Neither a borrower nor a lender be"?

“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” (1964)

TRUE or FALSE: The area that makes up South Dakota was acquired by the U.S. as a part of the Louisiana Purchase.

Which US general never led troops in battle?

What was the name of the second novel in the Divergent trilogy?

In 2016, the USD’s women’s basketball team won the NIT Championship. Whom did they defeat in the final?

TRUE or FALSE: Cats can be allergic to humans.

SELECT ALL CORRECT ANSWERS: Of the below, which branches of the military have not had a member elected president?

How may US Presidents served during the American Civil War?

Which of the following novels was NOT written by Nicholas Sparks?

What was the working title of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind?

How many presidents were born west of the Mississippi River?

TRUE or FALSE: Daddy Long-Legs—a.k.a. harvestmen—are more closely related to scorpions than to spiders.

“One More Time” (2000)

Translated from the Dakota language, the name “Dakota” means:

Ready Player One was published in 2011, but the events of the story take place in

SELECT ALL CORRECT ANSWERS: Which US Presidents have run unopposed for reelection?

"B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)" (2000)

Who was the only general to land by sea in the first wave on D-Day?

In L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, what color were Dorothy’s shoes?

Jackrabbits are known to carry which of the following diseases?

Who was the sculptor who dedicated the memorial to Crazy Horse?

Who was the only president to resign from office?

In the Harry Potter series, what colour are James Potter’s eyes?

Which state (including pre-1776 colonial status) is the birthplace of the highest number of US Presidents?

Which real-life shipwreck inspired Herman Melville's Moby-Dick?

Which type of pheasant is the state bird of South Dakota?

When scientists first saw specimens of this Australian mammal, they thought it was a hoax.

Who is the only president to have ever run a marathon?

This 'Hocus Pocus' actress is related to a woman who was accused of being a witch in the Salem Witch Trials:

Who is the youngest sitting United States Senator?

As of 2019 census estimates, which state has greater population?

Across all team sports, how many national championships does South Dakota State University claim in this millennium?

In square miles, which state is the larger: