General Facts

The crowd at the town meeting found the mayor's assurances too glib.

The couple were adept carpenters. What is 'adept'?

The statue of liberty of New York was a gift from which country?

The Pulitzer award is awarded in the following fields, except __________.

Who built the Taj Mahal?

Fear of women is gynophobia. What is fear of men called?

The retiree depended on annuities for income.

A communique was issued after the summit meeting. What is communique?

The rout of the Albanians at and the capture of Mustapha were followed by invasion of Bosnia.

In which year was the firsts atomic bomb dropped in Japan and destroyed Hiroshima?

Some people wear faux fur for ideological reasons.

What is AIDS?

What was Thailand previous name?

"He sat on a log and cogitated on life and old age." What is 'cogitated'?

What element is necessary for proper functioning of the thyroid?

What was the old name of New York City?

"The war stymied economic growth." What is "stymied"?

"The students' exam results attest to their skill." What is 'attest'?

Editors are known to be pernickety about grammar. What is 'pernickety'?

In which architectural style is the Taj Mahal built?

Who is known for his world famous painting, 'The Last Supper'?

To which country did mother Teresa originally belong?

The resort was replete with nightlife. What is replete?

Indonesians vacillate between wanting to hold democracy and to practice religious beliefs.

What is the symbol of Judaism?

Shoddy business practices would be challenged to succeed in the midst of globalization.

Who is know as the 'father of Geometry?

Mohenjo-daro was one of the largest cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.

He was a crossword-puzzle aficionado.

'Reports of the housing market's decline don't jibe with the facts.' What is 'jibe'