What is a “balalaika”?

A balalaika is a stringed instrument that originates from Russia

What is a “sackbut”?

It’s an early type of trombone

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

What is the longest river in Europe?

Volga, The Volga River, The Volga, Volga River

In which town was William Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon in the United Kingdom

Monet & Renoir pioneered 19th century art movement featuring shimmering outdoor scenes, bold colors, & little detail?

The Impressionist Movement, Impressionism, Both

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

Both, The Globe Theater, The Globe Theatre

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

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