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If you will copy all the questions and answers from your daily trivia challenge quiz and post them here we will have a study guide. It never hurts to study.
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 | | 1. What is the correct name for a group of dogs? |
Your Answer: pack Brace is used for ducks, litter is used for pigs and gam is used for whale. (along with pod) Question by FunTrivia.com player sprinkles. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 2. Which of the following lives in a cocoon for part of its life cycle? |
Your Answer: a moth A cocoon protects the pupa of some insects during metamorphosis. Question by FunTrivia.com player dr_VITZ. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 5. Elvis Presley in 1962, Corey Hart in 1987, and UB40 in 1993, all had a hit with this song. |
Your Answer: Can't help falling in loveQuestion by FunTrivia.com player DONMAC1. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. Both Jesus and Joseph were of what profession? |
Your Answer: carpenter You can read about the life of Jesus in Matthew, Mark, Luke or John of the New Testament in The Bible. Question by FunTrivia.com player Ilona_Ritter. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. George Alan O'Dowd was born in Eltham on 14th June 1961. He went on to achieve fame in the early 1980s as the lead singer of the "New Romantic" band "Culture Club". But can you give the name under which he became well known? |
Your Answer: Boy George After following the usual post-fame path of drug-fuelled semi-obscurity, Mr O'Dowd has recently returned to the public eye with the success of the musical "Taboo", for which he wrote the music. Question by FunTrivia.com player stedman. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. 5 July 1950 - This singer has performed with his band "The News" for a number of years. He also made an appearance in the 1980's hit "Back to the Future" as a high school band audition judge. |
Your Answer: Huey Lewis Huey Lewis was born Hugh Anthony Cregg III. He and his wife, Sidney Conroy, have 2 children. He also successfully sued Ray Parker Jr. for the song "Ghostbusters" claiming that the song plagiarized the band's hit song "I Want a New Drug". Question by FunTrivia.com player TiffanyBYU. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 3. This boxer was convicted of Rape in the early 1990's. |
Your Answer: Mike Tyson He's also proved to have a taste for ear as of late, biting off a chunk of Holyfield's and getting himself suspended for a year. Question by FunTrivia.com player bolan. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 4. My owner finally seems to be a little happier than he was for a long time since his wife died, he has a new lady in his life! The only thing that bugs me is that there are 'beatles' crawling around everywhere. |
Your Answer: Paul Mc Cartney Paul's wife Linda died of breast cancer. He married Heather Mills. Question by FunTrivia.com player Mouthy_angel. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. This citrus fruit comes in white, pink, and red varieties. A special knife and spoon are made to cut and eat them with. |
Your Answer: Grapefruit Grapefruit knives are curved so that you can cut around the inside of the skin. Grapefruit spoons have a serrated tip to make it easier to scoop out the flesh without squirting yourself. Question by FunTrivia.com player jouen58. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. Danny's father couldn't have known what was going to happen on December 7, 1941 and how it would impact his son. Which Fichtner film was this? |
Your Answer: Pearl Harbor Question by FunTrivia.com player Polaris101. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. "We're just a battery for hire with a guitar fire, ready and aimed at you. So, pick up your balls and load up your cannon for a twenty-one gun salute." |
Your Answer: AC/DC "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)", from the album of the same name, originally released in 1981. This album also includes the classics, "Let's Get It Up", "Put the Finger on You", and "Spellbound". Question by FunTrivia.com player miamisammy29. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 1. Shah Jahan of India built what famously beautiful building as a memorial to his favorite wife? |
Your Answer: Taj Mahal Shah Jahan emptied his treasuries to build the Taj Mahal, enabling one of his sons to seize power. He (the father) spent the last several years of his life imprisoned across from the Taj Mahal, gazing out at it from a narrow window. Question by FunTrivia.com player CellarDoor. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 2. Once capital of the Eastern half of the Roman Empire, this city was once Byzantium and then renamed Constantinople. What is it called now? |
Your Answer: Istanbul They Might Be Giants has a very . . . um . . . random song about this. 'Istanbul was Constantinople, now it's Istanbul not Constantinople, been a long time gone Constantinople, now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night . . .' etc. Question by FunTrivia.com player CellarDoor. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 4. Suspect 2: Which artist performed a concert in New York's Central Park? |
Your Answer: Garth Brooks Garth may have a big ego, but he's no killer. Therefore, he is off our suspect list. Question by FunTrivia.com player Ken1260. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 5. Which movie contained the famous 'shower scene'? |
Your Answer: Psycho The shower scene ran about 45 seconds, had more than 40 cuts, 78 camera set-ups and no actual nudity (because it had to get past the censors). Hitchcock himself held the knife for the close-ups. Question by FunTrivia.com player jellow_10. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. This animated feature starred Cameron Diaz as the fairytale princess searching for true love's first kiss. The song is " I'm A Believer" by the Monkees. |
Your Answer: ShrekQuestion by FunTrivia.com player kyotea. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. The same guy who painted that enigmatic smile on Lisa created the parachute. What was his name? |
Your Answer: Leonardo da Vinci This artist had a keen eye for good painting and a keen eye on good eating. He was a stict vegetarian, and loved animals. Question by FunTrivia.com player _tigerlily_. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. Which of the following words is NOT associated with a tornado? |
Your Answer: Predictable Tornadoes are not predictable and can change their track at any time. They are true wonders of nature. Question by FunTrivia.com player superferd. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 3. Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves (Wife Number Four) largely on the basis of a very flattering portrait Hans Holbein had painted of her. In reality, though, Anne was not a beauty, as she had been badly scarred by what fearsome disease? |
Your Answer: smallpoxQuestion by FunTrivia.com player CellarDoor. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 5. This is a flat Mexican bread, made from flour or corn, used to make many Mexican dishes. |
Your Answer: Tortilla The best tortillas (hard to get!) are handmade. Question by FunTrivia.com player crisw. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. Which movie contained the famous 'shower scene'? |
Your Answer: Psycho The shower scene ran about 45 seconds, had more than 40 cuts, 78 camera set-ups and no actual nudity (because it had to get past the censors). Hitchcock himself held the knife for the close-ups. Question by FunTrivia.com player jellow_10. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. The name for the time period where there was an extraodinary decrease in learning and knowledge was known as the _______ ________. |
Your Answer: Dark Ages The only large group to actually succeed in keeping records and continue learning during the Dark Ages were the monks. Question by FunTrivia.com player shooster. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 4. 'Every night in my dreams I see you, I feel you, that is how I know you go on.' |
Your Answer: 'My Heart Will Go On' The 'Titanic' theme was performed by Celine Dion. Question by FunTrivia.com player Mouthy_angel. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. A duel on horseback between two knights carrying lances. |
Your Answer: Joust In the popular film "A Knight's Tale", the main character competes in many jousting tournaments. Question by FunTrivia.com player katiebeargirl. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. She was the teenage girl who, according to Christian belief, gave birth to a son who would be the Messiah. |
Your Answer: Mary Yes, it was Mary. Elizabeth bore John the Baptist, who was a forerunner for Jesus. Martha was the one bustling about when Jesus was visiting, and Mary of Magdalene was one of his other followers. Question by FunTrivia.com player SonShine77. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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Your Answer: 30 If you got this one wrong, check the name of the quiz. ;) The answer is thirty because if you add 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 you get 30. Question by FunTrivia.com player ladymacb29. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. This city was ruled by the Medici family from 1434 to 1492. It was the capital of Italy from 1865 to 1871. |
Your Answer: Florence (Firenze) Florence was a flourishing trade and industrial center from the 12th century, governed chiefly by members of wealthy guilds. Question by FunTrivia.com player author. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. "I'll be ____" ('The Terminator') |
Your Answer: back Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and directed by James Cameron. This, of course, is the infamous line said by the Terminator (Arnie) to a policeman just before he drives through the front door in a car. Question by FunTrivia.com player freddy_krueger. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 5. 'You realize we're all going to go to college as virgins. They probably have special dorms for people like us.' -- 1999 |
Your Answer: American PieQuestion by FunTrivia.com player root17. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. "Primavera" ("Spring") from "I Quattro Stagioni" ("The Four Seasons") is one of the most frequently heard classical pieces. Which Italian Baroque composer wrote this piece? |
Your Answer: Antonio VivaldiQuestion by FunTrivia.com player jouen58. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. What is the musical term that means to grow louder? |
Your Answer: crescendo The opposite of crescendo is decrescendo. Decrescendo means to grow softer. Question by FunTrivia.com player Ilona_Ritter. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. What is the capital of the Republic of the Philippines? |
Your Answer: Manila Manila is a part of a metropolitan area. It consists of neighboring cities and municipalities including Quezon City, Pasig City, Pasay City etc. The population in 2003 is around eight million Question by FunTrivia.com player spetsnaz25. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. My personal favorite treat consists of a block of ice cream between two graham crackers. What is this frozen treat called in its basic term? |
Your Answer: Ice cream sandwich The ice cream sandwich comes in many flavors but my favorite is still vanilla ice cream and chocolate cookies. Question by FunTrivia.com player foxgap. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 5. On what day is Guy Fawkes Day? |
Your Answer: November 5 Guys Fawkes Day is celebrated with bonfires and fireworks to commemorate the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and other conspirators tried to blow up the Parliament building. Question by FunTrivia.com player Morrigan716. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. Which group had hits with "Emotion", "Jumpin, Jumpin", and "Say My Name"? |
Your Answer: Destiny's Child DC member Kelly Rowland had solo hits with "Stole" and "Dilemma". Beyonce starred in "Austin Powers in Goldmember". Question by FunTrivia.com player fela. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. "Kool-Aid" comes in different flavors, which one is not a flavor? |
Your Answer: Kiwi Spit You can save up "Kool-Aid" kool points to purchase items. For example, you can purchase the "Kool-Aid" man plush toy for only 150 points. Start saving now! Question by FunTrivia.com player linkan. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. What do Pittsburghers do in a laundrymat? |
Your Answer: warsh clothes A laundrymat, referred to as a "laundromat" in other places, is a place in which you can clean and dry your clothes in coin-operated machines. In Pittsburgh, we call this "warshing". When we take a shower, we use a warshrag. Question by FunTrivia.com player bullymom. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. During High School Bob Hope earned money doing which of the following? |
Your Answer: All of these In addition to delivering meat for his brother's meat market, Bob earned money at all of the above. Question by FunTrivia.com player graz1. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. Who was the husband of Mary and earthly step-father of Jesus? |
Your Answer: Joseph Matthew 1:16. "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called the Christ." Question by FunTrivia.com player Jesusyes. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 1. When a Buddhist individual reaches enlightenment, it is said that they reach a certain state that can be literally translated as 'snuffing out'. What is this state? |
Your Answer: Nirvana Aside from being a cool grunge rock group, Nirvana is the ultimate goal of the devout Buddhist. Question by FunTrivia.com player thejazzkickazz. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 2. Last of all, the granddaddy of all bizarre products! Which avian ornament is required for the bizarre lawn? |
Your Answer: A pink flamingo I have no idea why. Question by FunTrivia.com player crisw. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 3. You are interested in doing an experiment on bacteria. You notice that bacteria like to grow on agar gel. Every time you look at a dish of agar, you see bacterial colonies. What do you call this step of the scientific method? |
Your Answer: Observation You looked at something and noticed it. That's the first step of the method! Question by FunTrivia.com player crisw. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. What is the title of the United States of America's national anthem? |
Your Answer: The Star Spangled Banner Although Francis Scott Key wrote the anthem in the early morning of September 13, 1814, the 'Star Spangled Banner' was not officially named as the national anthem until Congress officially named it our anthem in 1931. Question by FunTrivia.com player bruinboy. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. Let's talk about some basic safety rules. What are some common-sense rules for avoiding run-ins with sharks? |
Your Answer: All of these. All of these are good advice if you don't want to encounter a shark. Sharks can be attracted to blood and other kinds of body fluids, are more active at night, and are more likely to avoid large, noisy groups of divers. Question by FunTrivia.com player skunkee. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. Linda Hamilton and Tommy Lee Jones in a movie about two thiefs. |
Your Answer: Black Moon Rising In this movie from 1986 Linda Hamilton played a car-thief, who happened to steal a car Tommy Lee Jones' character had used as a "safe" place to hide some data he had stolen. Question by FunTrivia.com player Zanette. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. What animated comedian was the voice behind the literally animated Blue Genie in the 1992 movie "Aladdin"? |
Your Answer: Robin WilliamsQuestion by FunTrivia.com player James76255. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 3. He identified the concepts of id, superego and ego. |
Your Answer: Freud Probably the first person who comes to mind when one is asked to name a psychologist. Question by FunTrivia.com player crisw. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 5. In "The Little Mermaid", who are the seaweed type things on Ursula's floor? Hint: They're the name of the song. |
Your Answer: "Those Poor, Unfortunate Souls"Question by FunTrivia.com player goddess12. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. What does the English word "inebriated" mean? |
Your Answer: drunk The word "internecine" means deadly, "labefaction" means decay and "evanesce" means disappear.
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| | 9. Luxor is a famous city located in what country? |
Your Answer: Egypt World famous for the Temple of Luxor, one of the many beautiful constructions built in ancient Egypt. Question by FunTrivia.com player colombia. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. In the past, Sweden has been in union with Finland and what other country? |
Your Answer: Norway Sweden and Norway were joined in a 'personal union' (that is, they shared the same monarch) from 1814-1905, when the Norwegians voted themselves out of the union. Question by FunTrivia.com player Icea. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 4. JFK's quote, 'This is a new ocean, and I believe the US should sail it,' referred to which of the following? |
Your Answer: SpaceQuestion by FunTrivia.com player Jendy. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. If you fly from California to Maryland you are flying which way? |
Your Answer: East Everybody was flying from New York to Seattle or Seattle to New York in the movie, "Sleepless in Seattle". Question by FunTrivia.com player linkan. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. This large Bavarian city is home to the famed Hofbräuhaus and is the center of the Oktoberfest in Germany. This city is also home to the famed Deutsches Museum and BMW's corporate headquarters. |
Your Answer: Munich Munich is also home of one of the darkest moments in Olympic history, when many members of the Israeli team were murdered by terrorists in 1972. Question by FunTrivia.com player woofi. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. A friend gives you a sari as a gift. What would you do with it? |
Your Answer: wear it A sari is a Hindu garment. It is a long length of cloth which is wrapped around the body and drapped over the shoulder. Question by FunTrivia.com player Fiachra. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. I put poached eggs on slices of ham placed on English muffins. Now I'm pouring Hollandaise sauce on top. What am I cooking? |
Your Answer: Eggs Benedict You can make an easy Hollandaise in your blender with melted butter, eggs yolks and lemon juice. Question by FunTrivia.com player agony. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. From 1977 through 1986, Robin appeared in many television shows and made ten movies. In 1987, Robin portrayed a character that was based on a true story. What is the name of the movie? |
Your Answer: Good Morning, VietnamQuestion by FunTrivia.com player DakotaNorth. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| 1. When a Buddhist individual reaches enlightenment, it is said that they reach a certain state that can be literally translated as 'snuffing out'. What is this state? |
Your Answer: Nirvana
Aside from being a cool grunge rock group, Nirvana is the ultimate goal of the devout Buddhist.
Question by FunTrivia.com player thejazzkickazz. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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Your Answer: B-2 Bomber
B-2 Bomber was not invented for almost another Century.
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Your Answer: A Nightmare on Elm Street
This 1984 release was the first of many Freddy Krueger nightmares. Depp plays the unfortunate boyfriend of the film's heroine.
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Your Answer: November 5
Guys Fawkes Day is celebrated with bonfires and fireworks to commemorate the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and other conspirators tried to blow up the Parliament building.
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| 8. Which president of the Philippines had a wife named Imelda, the first lady who had a large collection of shoes? |
Your Answer: Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand E. Marcos was the one who fomented the famous EDSA revolution (People Power) via his tyrranical policies. The people gathered together to help remove him from power.
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I toss my shining tresses;
My skin contains an anodyne;
Which name would you consider mine?
I offer you four guesses. |
Your Answer: I am willow
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Your Answer: Evander Holyfield
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| | 3. In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by what? |
Your Answer: death In ancient Egypt, when a family cat died, all family members would shave their eyebrows as a sign of mourning. Question by FunTrivia.com player Dreamweave. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| 5. These two buddy 'droids rocketed to fame in 1977 with the release of
"Star Wars". What were the names of the fireplug and the gold guy? |
Your Answer: R2D2 and C3PO Robots are machines that look like machines. Androids are machines
that look like humans. Cyborgs are part machine and part human.
George Lucas had droids, robots that acted human.
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| | 6. Which European country is renowned for its banks and banking system? |
Your Answer: Switzerland Swiss banks are famous for their secret "numbered accounts". These accounts are coded with a number instead of a name (but unfortunately it is not easy to open them). They are owned by famous (or infamous) people. Question by FunTrivia.com player beatka. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. Luxembourg is a part of an organisation called BENELUX. What does it mean? |
Your Answer: Union of three nations: Belgium (BE), the Netherlands (NE), and Luxembourg (LUX)Question by FunTrivia.com player Beatka. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. What does TPC Stand for? |
Your Answer: Tournament Players Club There are many TPC all around the world. There is Sawgrass, Prestancia, Scottsdale, and Sugarloaf just to name a few. Question by FunTrivia.com player golfingdude. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. Which is not a color on an original Rubik's Cube? |
Your Answer: Purple The original Rubik's Cube has sides of red, green, yellow, white, orange and blue. Question by FunTrivia.com player TayRay88. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. 'Seventh ____' is the name for a state of extreme happiness, bliss, ecstasy. |
Your Answer: heaven For instance: he was in seventh heaven when he found out that he had passed his exam. Origin of this saying: there are seven heavens in the Muslim religion and cabalist system, and the seventh is the highest of them.
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| | 2. SM ISO SF. Enjoys playwriting, writing sonnets, and poetry. If interested, stop by the Globe Theater where I hang out and let me know. Who am I? |
Your Answer: William Shakespeare It is THE William Shakespeare, my favorite writer. Question by FunTrivia.com player JsusFreak. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 3. Which country made their World Cup debut in 1999 and have a player named Habibul Bashar? |
Your Answer: Bangladesh They failed to make the playoffs that year. Bashar, a batsman, prefers facing the fast men to the spinners. Question by FunTrivia.com player Fi B. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 4. Which of the following means of persecution was commonly known to have been used against the Christians? |
Your Answer: all of these All of these methods have been documented as means used by the emperors to punish Christians for refusing to sacrifice to the Roman gods and for refusing to denounce Christ and proclaim Caesar as Lord. Question by FunTrivia.com player DieHard. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 5. What show is "Tonight" from? |
Your Answer: West Side Story "Tonight" is sung twice - once by Tony and Maria, and once by Tony, Maria, Anita, the Jets, and the Sharks. Question by FunTrivia.com player Jacifan. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. What does the Finnish flag look like? |
Your Answer: A blue cross on a white background In 1870, a poet described the flag as "The blue of our lakes and the white snow of our winters." Well put! Question by FunTrivia.com player junepearl. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| 7. My name will speak of cleanliness;
I never flaunt my hues;
My scent redolent of an age;
When blooms in linen chests were laid;
Then I was always used. |
Your Answer: lavender Question by FunTrivia.com player Sallyo. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. Just a few minutes later, you've grown until you are more than twenty feet tall. You're taller than the tallest living animal on Earth. What animal is it? |
Your Answer: Giraffe Question by FunTrivia.com player VickiSilver. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. Which group has performed "When You're Gone," "Ode to My Family," and "Linger?" |
Your Answer: The Cranberries I made up the names of the other groups. The Grapefruit League is the nickname of the set of Spring Training baseball games played in Florida. Question by FunTrivia.com player JellyTrollMorton. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. Gloria Maria Fajardo is better known as whom? |
Your Answer: Gloria Estefan Gloria is from Cuba. Edith Piaf's real name is Giovanna Gassion, Pink's real name is Alecia Moore, and Eydie Gorme's real name is Edith Gorme. Question by FunTrivia.com player anneliesj. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 4. Jack's trademark item of clothing is __________ ? |
Your Answer: sunglasses Jack wears his trademark sunglasses on almost all occaisons...he does this neat forhead trik with them too....it's great. Question by FunTrivia.com player *ShootingStar18. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. If a horse repeatedly rests the same leg, it can mean that --. |
Your Answer: he may be injured or lame Lameness can be caused by something simple like a stone in the foot or by disease. Question by FunTrivia.com player Mongoose1. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. The capital of Germany was returned to this city after the infamous wall came down and Germany was reunited. This city had been divided into four sectors after World War II and was home to the famous Checkpoint Charlie during the cold war era. |
Your Answer: Berlin Question by FunTrivia.com player woofi. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. What 1990 movie starred Tom Selleck as an American cowboy in Australia? |
Your Answer: Quigley Down Under Tom Selleck starred as Matthew Quigley, an American cowboy answering an advertisement placed by cattle baron Elliot Marston (played by Alan Rickman). Question by FunTrivia.com player betben. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. I put poached eggs on slices of ham placed on English muffins. Now I'm pouring Hollandaise sauce on top. What am I cooking? |
Your Answer: Eggs Benedict You can make an easy Hollandaise in your blender with melted butter, eggs yolks and lemon juice. Question by FunTrivia.com player agony. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. Thomas Aquinas concluded that "man and woman should be conjoined as allies" because Eve was created from Adam's ___. |
Your Answer: Rib Anglican poet and minister John Donne points out in a 1620 sermon that woman "was not taken out of the foot to be trodden upon." Question by FunTrivia.com player skylarb. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 4. 'I'll have what she's having.' -- 1989 |
Your Answer: When Harry Met Sally Interesting trivia: The woman in the diner who says 'I'll have what she's having' is played by director Rob Reiner's mother. Question by FunTrivia.com player root17. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 5. Where in America is Times Square? |
Your Answer: New York Times Square is one of the most famous places in New York and a world famous landmark. Question by FunTrivia.com player manvinder01. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. I was selected 4th in the year that Michael Olowokandi went 1st. I once scored 51 points in back to back games, who am I? |
Your Answer: Antawn Jamison Antawn Jamison scored 51 points in back to back games. In fact, in one of those games Kobe Bryant also dropped 51. He was selected 4th by the Toronto Raptors in the 98-99 draft, which was the year the Michael Olowokandi was 1st. Question by FunTrivia.com player bobbyw231. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. What is the medical slang term for dead or very nearly dead, based on the image on the display screens of key monitoring instruments? |
Your Answer: flatline This was the source for the title of the eerie Kiefer Sutherland thriller "Flatliners", in which thrill-seeking scientific students are flatlined for a time and then revived. Question by FunTrivia.com player uroborus. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. Which of the following methods did William II use to raise money for his campaigns? |
Your Answer: All ot these methods. In addition to the above methods he also believed strongly in the confiscation of the property of people who were too weak to fight back. Naturally he was unpopular with the Church which was just as ruthless in the way it fought back. Question by FunTrivia.com player Philian. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 1. Which of the following is Buddha also known as? |
Your Answer: The enlightened one The name 'Buddha' means 'enlightened one', as a matter of fact! Thank you for trying this quiz, I hope you enjoyed it and will try some of my other stuff. Question by FunTrivia.com player thejazzkickazz. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 2. What term is used to describe postage stamps in unused, original condition, just as it came from the Post Office? |
Your Answer: Mint Question by FunTrivia.com player JCSon. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 4. James Cagney starred in this 1957 movie called 'Man Of A Thousand ____________.' |
Your Answer: Faces Cagney stars as Lon Chaney (senior), star of silent movies and master of disguise, in this biographical movie. Question by FunTrivia.com player califredrose. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 5. Which of the following teams had a perfect season? |
Your Answer: Miami Dolphins in 1972 Vikings got 15-1 in 98-99. So did Bears in 85-86. Miami Dolphins went to the Super Bowl, and won it for a perfect season. Question by FunTrivia.com player DMiester. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. I made up a really stupid quiz. It was probably one of the world's stupidest quizzes. I had a lot of fun preparing it. But I wanted it in another area. But the Trivia Editor insisted that it go into this one category. What should I do? |
Your Answer: Agree with the Editor and thank them You know what, she was right. It did belong in the category that it was put in. People have played this quiz over 1000 times. She was right. You know what, I think I'll thank her. Thank you Fun Trivia Editor. Question by FunTrivia.com player linkan. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. What does NAFTA stand for? |
Your Answer: North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA stands for North American Free Trade Agreement. NAFTA was very much misunderstood for quite a while, after it was implemented. This was the first "North American accord", Reagan said. Question by FunTrivia.com player altosax82. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. Which group has performed "When You're Gone," "Ode to My Family," and "Linger?" |
Your Answer: The Cranberries I made up the names of the other groups. The Grapefruit League is the nickname of the set of Spring Training baseball games played in Florida. Question by FunTrivia.com player JellyTrollMorton. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. Another film person! He produced many children's movies, including "Cinderella" and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Who is now sitting next to the bamboo toting actor? |
Your Answer: Walt Disney Little Known Fact: Although the first Disney cartoon movie to come out was "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves", the first movie he worked on was "Peter Pan". Question by FunTrivia.com player Ben_Tucker. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. Judy was forced on medication as soon as she started her career. What kind of medicine was it? |
Your Answer: She took weight control pills. She was already thin, but Hollywood thought she should be thinner. They put her on diet pills that eventually led to addiction and soon enough, death. Question by FunTrivia.com player gillig4nsqueen. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 1. Who broke his own 400m record twice at the the 2000 Australian Olympic swim trials? |
Your Answer: Ian Thorpe He broke 3 world records in three days. WOW! Question by FunTrivia.com player bobniak14. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
 | | 2. What is the name of the Sydney AFL team? |
Your Answer: Sydney Kangaroos The correct answer was Sydney Swans. The Swannies relocated from South Melbourne in the early 1980s. Question by FunTrivia.com player bobniak14. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 3. Which coach (he was the Brisbane Lions coach in 2000), coached Collingwood to their last premiership win of the 1990s? |
Your Answer: Leigh Matthews Mick was Collingwood's coach in the late 1990s and early 2000s, David Cloke was an ex Collingwood player, with his son Jason in the 2000 team, and Danny Frawley was the 2000 coach of the Richmond Tigers. Question by FunTrivia.com player lains. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 4. Which cricketer said: 'OK, Tony, don't speak to ME like that again!'? |
Your Answer: Bill Lawry This was on Channel 9's Wide World of Sports' cricket coverage (I'm sure when though) when Lawry and Tony Greig had yet another argument on an LBW decision. Question by FunTrivia.com player tastadiums. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 5. What party was in government at the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929? |
Your Answer: Australian Labor Party James Scullin (mentioned in the previous section) was Prime Minister of this government. Question by FunTrivia.com player abcdefghijkl. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. What is the eastern-most point of mainland Australia? |
Your Answer: Cape Byron, NSW There are other parts of Australia that lie further to the east, but they are islands. Question by FunTrivia.com player buguru. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. We're in north eastern New South Wales, on the Evans River. Where are we? |
Your Answer: Evans Head The first prawing port in Australia, Evans Head was settled in 1877. Fishing is still it's largest industry, along with tourism and dairy farming. Question by FunTrivia.com player Engadine. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. In the middle of Western Australia's gold mining area, this town is known, worldwide. What's its name? |
Your Answer: Kalgoorlie Question by FunTrivia.com player Engadine. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | | 9. What, colloquially, is referred to by the term 'Victor Bravo'? |
Your Answer: Vegemite Roll The correct answer was Beer. Specifically, Victoria Bitter beer, is called 'Victor Bravo', from the phonetic alphabet. Victoria Bitter is also, coloquially, called 'Vitamin B'! Question by FunTrivia.com player Engadine. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | | 10. Still in New South Wales, we'll head north, just over 170km from Sydney to the glorious Hunter Valley and a place that was first surveyed in 1838. Originally called Green Hill, where are we? |
Your Answer: Robertson The correct answer was Raymond Terrace. Raymond Terrace was named after Lieutenant Raymond who explored the area around 1812 and, Raymond Terrace was the first place in Australia to produce and also export wine. Question by FunTrivia.com player Engadine. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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| | 6. Born Robert Leroy Parker in Circle Valley, Utah, this outlaw, made more famous by a movie, became known as ...? |
Your Answer: Butch Cassidy He changed his name to Butch Cassidy in honor of his friend and mentor, Mike Cassidy, who taught him the craft of rustling. His gang became known as the Wild Bunch but Butch Cassidy detested violence and apparently never killed a man. Question by FunTrivia.com player DieHard. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell star in this movie about a day that just keeps repeating and repeating and repeating... |
Your Answer: Groundhog Day I absolutely LOVE "Groundhog Day". This movie is a must see! Question by FunTrivia.com player Crissy_70. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. What is an orange breakfast drink? |
Your Answer: Tang "Tang" drink is easy to make. But gross to drink. In my opinion only! It's orange water. Question by FunTrivia.com player linkan. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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Not bad for Aussie Day!!!  | | 1. What band consists of Daniel Jones and Darren Hayes? |
Your Answer: Savage Garden First aussie band to hit no 1. inthe US in a looong time Question by FunTrivia.com player BelindaB. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 3. Which band was Daryl Braithwaite lead singer of? |
Your Answer: Sherbet Sherbet were probably Australia's most popular band in the mid 70's and Daryl was also voted King of Pop Question by FunTrivia.com player siameezer. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 4. Lyrics time - guess the song where the lyric comes from: 'If I was worth a fortune, I'd never leave my bedroom...' |
Your Answer: 'Waking Up Tired' 'Waking Up Tired' appeared on the 'Blue Cave' album, released in 1996. Question by FunTrivia.com player minardifan. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 5. This dessert consists of white meringue, whipped cream and a variety of tropical fruits. It was named after a famous ballerina. |
Your Answer: Pavlova Question by FunTrivia.com player MotherGoose. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. If you were told to 'have a Bo Peep,' a 'Captain Cook,'or have a 'butchers,' what would you be asked to do? |
Your Answer: Look at something Question by FunTrivia.com player Bertho. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. The U.S.A. has 'Big Foot' and the people of the Himalayas have the 'Yeti'. What similar creature does Australia have? |
Your Answer: The Bunyip It is said that the Bunyip lives in watery places such as billabongs, rivers and dams. Thoughout the 19th century many people unsuccessfully tried to prove that the Bunyip was real and not just a legend. Question by FunTrivia.com player Kuu. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | | 8. Which Australian Prime Minister once managed a rock and roll band? |
Your Answer: Bob Hawke The correct answer was Paul Keating. Paul Keating left school at age 14 and studied for his Higher School Certificate at night. As a teenager, Keating managed a rock band named The Ramrods. Question by FunTrivia.com player FussBudget. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | | 9. Which Australian made his One Day international Debut in New Zealand against New Zealand in the 04 - 05 series? |
Your Answer: Andrew Symonds The correct answer was James Hopes. James Hopes also played in the first ever two International 20 - 20 matchs. They were
Australia A Vrs Pakistan
Australia Vrs New Zealand Question by FunTrivia.com player vity. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. During the depression when food was scarce, many people lived on "underground mutton". What was "underground mutton"? |
Your Answer: Rabbit During the depression, Australia was infested with rabbits. Catching rabbits became as much a job as a pastime. Question by FunTrivia.com player support5. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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You could reside in Australia with your Aussie smarts, Joe! |
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Whoa, another great Aussie Day! | | 1. Which of the following is NOT a place in Australia? |
Your Answer: Wunya Winya Some strange ones that we do have, hey? Question by FunTrivia.com player LMN. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | | 3. Bob Hawke DID NOT do one of the following during his tenure as Prime Minister: which one? |
Your Answer: Was the longest serving Labor PM The correct answer was Give Aborigines the right to vote. Robert James Lee Hawke won four elections (1983, 1984, 1987 and 1990) to become the longest serving PM during the 20th century for the Labor Party. Question by FunTrivia.com player Copago. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 4. Where would you find the Hamersley Range? |
Your Answer: Western Australia The Hamersley Ranges are the oldest in Australia and date back 3500 million years. They are in the Pilbara region of WA. Question by FunTrivia.com player mr_mrsdunn. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 6. The split release cassette on Shake Music with Just Urbain and Kicks was wrapped in a tartan of which Scottish clan? |
Your Answer: McLeod Rod McLeod was a member of both bands. Makes sense, doesn't it? Question by FunTrivia.com player roket555. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. Which little cutie had a chart topper with 'He's My Blonde Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy'? |
Your Answer: Little Pattie Phew, now that's a song title!:) Little Pattie was only 14 when she was discovered performing at the Maroubra Surf Club. Question by FunTrivia.com player mandamoo. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. I've taken a trip to the Wonderful World Of Oz – that is, Australia. What will Yankees sometimes call this ‘Great Southern Land’? |
Your Answer: Down Under That's because Australia kind of looks like an upside-down America (home to the Yankees). The band Men At Work sang a song called "Down Under", which was a huge hit in 1980. ‘Great Southern Land’ was also a hit song by another band. Question by FunTrivia.com player Fi B. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | | 9. HISTORY- Which knighted engineer, scholar and soldier was CIC of the Australian Army Corps in France in 1918? He is remembered by having a University named in his honour. |
Your Answer: Lachlan Macquarie The correct answer was John Monash. Question by FunTrivia.com player ozzz2002. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
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ANOTHER great Aussie Day!! | | 1. Before Cathy Freeman won the 400 metres at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, it had been a while since Australia had won a track gold medal at an Olympics. Who was Australia's last Track and Field gold medalist before Cathy? |
Your Answer: Debbie Flintoff-King Debbie won gold in the 400m hurdles at the 1988 Soeul Olympics. Question by FunTrivia.com player samo. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 2. Which Governor-General sacked Gough Whitlam in 1975? |
Your Answer: Sir John Kerr This led to Gough Whitlam's famous statement on the steps of Parliament House 'Well may we say God save the Queen, for nothing will save the Governor General'. Question by FunTrivia.com player Trishek. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 3. At Christmas, many Australians enjoy a very rich confection made with Rice Bubbles (puffed rice cereal), coconut, powdered milk, icing sugar, mixed dried and glace fruits and copha (white vegetable shortening). What is it called? |
Your Answer: White Christmas It is a delicious tradition but not very practical as they tend to melt in the heat. Remember, December is summer time in Australia. However, this is about as near as we’re going to get to a White Christmas. Question by FunTrivia.com player MotherGoose. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 4. 'I'm gonna grab the goat boat and the shark biscuit and take a squizz at the swell at Kirra'. What activity would this Aussie be heading off to do? |
Your Answer: Surfing Question by FunTrivia.com player Bertho. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | | 5. Name the Australian entertainer who first came to the nation's notice as 'The Cambridge Whistler'. |
Your Answer: Tony Bonner The correct answer was Tony Barber. Question by FunTrivia.com player AnnaKissed. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | | 6. A leading pace bowler for the Aussies was ______ ? |
Your Answer: Shane Warne The correct answer was Glenn McGrath. McGrath took 7-15 against Namibia on 27th February in their Pool A match (this was after 12 runs off the first over!). He was also Australia's 2nd highest wicket-taker for the tournament, behind Brett Lee. Question by FunTrivia.com player Fi B. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 7. Which Country and Western singer sang the song'Pub with no Beer'? |
Your Answer: Slim Dusty 'Pub with no Beer'was one of many great Aussie songs by Slim Dusty.Sadly he passed away in September 2003 aged 76. Question by FunTrivia.com player psb1969. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 8. I know it's a bit rough but this quiz took a lot of elbow grease. It has gone from go to whoa. I've been flat chat writing it. If you like it, I'll be all smiles. I'm off now to catch forty winks. Where am I going? |
Your Answer: To have a nap Question by FunTrivia.com player Nannanut. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 9. If a South Australian wanted to meet you at the Bay, which Adelaide beach would you head to? |
Your Answer: Glenelg Glenelg is commonly referred to as 'The Bay'. It is Adelaide's most popular beach and is always bustling on a sunny day. Question by FunTrivia.com player acidclown. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz ) |
| | 10. If your actions are incredibly silly, an Australian might tell you that you are as "silly as a cut (what)"? |
Your Answer: Snake A cut snake performs some incredible gyrations which appear quite ridiculous. hence "as silly as a cut snake". |
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