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

Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park

Which of Shakespeare’s plays is the shortest?

The Comedy of Errors, Both, A Comedy of Errors

What is a “balalaika”?

A balalaika is a stringed instrument that originates from Russia

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

Both, The Globe Theatre, The Globe Theater

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

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

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