Trivia

Question 1

What common cooking ingredient gets its name from the French words meaning "sour wine"?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar

Question 2

In 2010, Earth Day brought about a tree planting initiative named for this uppermost section of a forest's trees

Accepted Answer

Canopy

Question 3

What popular food was invented in Italy in 610 AD, and was shaped to look like a child's arms folded in prayer?

Accepted Answer

Pretzel

Question 4

In which US state was rapper "Eminem" born?

Accepted Answer

Missouri

Question 5

What general became a national hero for his defense of New Orleans during the War of 1812?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Jackson

Question 6

What does an entomologist study?

Accepted Answer

Insects

Question 7

Peter the Great is considered the founding father of what country?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 8

In Disneys "Snow White", what magic object does the Evil Queen ask questions to?

Accepted Answer

Mirror

Question 9

Which US state's name is derived from the French words for "green mountains"?

Accepted Answer

Vermont

Question 10

Which hockey team did Wayne Gretzky play for in the ‘80s?

Accepted Answer

Edmonton Oilers

Question 11

What is the device that measures the number of steps you take when walking or running?

Accepted Answer

Pedometer

Question 12

What gas filled the Hindenburg airship?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen

Question 13

Richmond is the capital of which US state?

Accepted Answer

Virginia

Question 14

Which runner is an 11-time world champion and holds the record in the 100 and 200-meter race?

Accepted Answer

Usain Bolt

Question 15

How many rings are there on the Olympic flag?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 16

With which hand do soldiers salute?

Accepted Answer

Right

Question 17

What US president endorsed the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 18

Why were the 1916 Olympic Games cancelled?

Accepted Answer

WWI

Question 19

What do you call an animal that eats both plants and animals?

Accepted Answer

Omnivore

Question 20

Which Williams sister has won more Grand Slam titles?

Accepted Answer

Serena

Question 21

A shark's skeleton consists of what?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage

Question 22

Where is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota

Question 23

Prior to becoming a rapper, what popular Canadian TV show did Drake star in?

Accepted Answer

Degrassi: The Next Generation

Question 24

Which Disney film features the ballad "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"?

Accepted Answer

Lion King

Question 25

Which popular artist was born as Robyn Fenty in 1988 in Barbados?

Accepted Answer

Rihanna

Question 26

What name is given to the closest star to the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The sun

Question 27

How many US states end with the letter "O"?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 28

Which boxer was known as “The Greatest” and “The People’s Champion”?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Ali

Question 29

What bird did Benjamin Franklin favor for America's national emblem?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 30

When Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls, how many NBA Championships did he win?

Accepted Answer

6

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