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2000S Quiz Question | Answer |
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In which year did Usain Bolt set the record of 9.58 seconds? | 2009 |
In which year was Apple's first iPhone released? | 2007 |
Which movie released in 2005 was directed by Tim Burton? | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
In 2000, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk sank in which sea? | The Barents Sea |
Name the first movie of the movie franchise Ice Age? | Ice Age |
The first movie of the Harry Potter Series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was released in which year? | 2001 |
In which year did the Twenty20 format in cricket come into play? | 2003 |
Which country declared its independence from Serbia in 2008? | Kosovo |
In which years did Roger Federer win his first Grand Slam title? | 2003 |
Which dwarf planet was discovered in 2002? | Quaoar |
80S Quiz Question | Answer |
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What was the highest-grossing film of the '80s? | E.T. The Extraterrestrial |
In the '80s, what was the name used to describe a popular group of young actors who appeared in many of the same films? | Brat Pack |
What popular game was released in 1980? | Pac-Man |
Which "Die Hard" actor also acted in the popular "Harry Potter" film series? | Alan Rickman |
Which of the following fashion trends characterized the '80s? | Members Only Jackets |
In 1980, this actor won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his appearance in the film "Raging Bull. | Robert De Niro |
A-ha had one huge hit in the United States. What was it? | Take On Me |
Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia were the characters that made up which TV show? | The Golden Girls |
Which cereal was "kid-tested, mother-approved? | Kix |
90S Quiz Question | Answer |
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Who said, “if it doesn't fit, you must acquit?” | Johnnie Cochran |
Who was Bob Dole's running mate in the 1996 US presidential election? | Jack Kemp |
Who won the 1995 French Presidential Election? | Jacques Chirac |
What year did the Channel Tunnel open? | 1994 |
What was Dolly the sheep famous for? | She was the first cloned mammal |
How old was John Glenn when he became the oldest astronaut in 1998? | 77 |
What happened on 31 January 1991 in Moscow, Russia? | The first Russian McDonald's opened |
In what year did the Dow Jones close above 10,000 for the first time? | 1999 |
In the UK, the Labour Party won the 1997 general election. How long had they been out of power? | 18 years |
Which country star did Hilary Clinton insult in 1992? | Tammy Wynette |
American Us Politics Quiz Question | Answer |
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Name the first Republican President of the United States of America? | Abraham Lincoln |
Which U.S. Republican president's famous campaign slogan was "I Like Ike!"? | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Name the Republican President who has served more than two terms? | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Which Democrat was elected the president of the United States after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln? | Andrew Johnson |
What is the party logo of the Republican Party? | Elephant |
Which Republican president was also an actor? | Ronald Reagan |
Which Republican American president is associated with the "Teddy Bear"? | Theodore Roosevelt |
Who was the first Democratic President of the USA? | Andrew Jackson |
What is the Republican Party also known as? | GOP |
What is the party logo of the Democratic Party? | Donkey |
Autumn Quiz Question | Answer |
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In autumn, the temperature becomes? | Cooler |
What month of the year is, does autumn begin? | September |
What activity do birds perform during autumn? | Migration |
What was the old English word for autumn? | Haerfest |
What causes red and purple leaves during autumn? | Sugar |
Autumn is caused by the Earth's _______? | Tilt in relation to the sun |
What is the first day of Autumn called? | Autumnal equinox |
What is Autumn called in North American English? | Fall |
The Autumn marks the transition between which seasons? | Summer to winter |
Leaves fall off in Autumn because of? | Hormone |
Bar Quiz Question | Answer |
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What cocktail is made with white creme de menthe and brandy? | Stinger |
What is the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drink? | Beer |
What is a shot of whiskey followed by a glass of beer known as? | Boilermaker |
The cocktail Rum Martinez was created by a bartender of which country? | Japan |
What whiskey brand was advertised with two terrier dogs? | Black & White |
How many ingredients make the world's most complicated cocktail? | 71 |
“Alcohol” is a word derived from which language? | Arabic |
Other than water, what is the most consumed beverage? | Tea |
Pulque is a beer made from what? | Agave |
The Munich beer festival is held in which month? | October |
Bible Quiz Question | Answer |
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According to the Old Testament, on which day of creation did God create man? | Day 6 |
When did the New Testament take place? | 1st century AD |
What is Jesus’ date of birth? | 25-Dec |
How many plagues did God put on Egyptians? | 10 |
How many days was Noah in the Ark? | 150 days |
What did David use to kill Goliath? | Sling & stone |
How many books are in the New Testament? | 27 |
What was the first of the Ten Commandments? | I am the Lord thy God |
How many continents does the Bible take place in? | Three |
What was Jesus' religion? | Jewish |
Books Quiz Question | Answer |
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When was the first Harry Potter book released? | 1997 |
Which author wrote "Pride and Prejudice"? | Jane Austen |
Name the author of On the Origin of Species? | Charles Darwin |
Who wrote Wuthering Heights? | Emily Brontë |
Name the first person, according to Forbes, to become a billionaire by writing books? | J.K. Rowling |
Name the leader in George Orwell's Animal Farm? | Napoleon |
Who wrote the Hunger Games? | Suzanne Collins |
Who wrote the true-crime book In Cold Blood? | Truman Capote |
Name the mega-selling writer who wrote Deception Point? | Dan Brown |
Who is the author of the book The Giving Tree? | Shel Silverstein |
Buddhism Quiz Question | Answer |
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In Buddhism, what is the term used for the "supreme realization of the end of suffering"? | Nirvana |
How many percepts do Buddhists live by? | Five |
How many "Noble Truths" does Buddhism have? | Four |
Who explained old age to Gautama Buddha? | Channa |
What is the other name by which Buddhism is known as? | The Middle-Way |
What was the birth name of Gautam Buddha? | Siddhartha |
In which country did Buddhism originate? | India |
Meditation, in Buddhism, means quieting which mind? | Monkey |
What is the first step on the Eightfold Path? | Right View |
The understanding of what is considered the center of Buddhism? | Suffering |
Cars Quiz Question | Answer |
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Who is the current CEO of the newer car manufacturer Tesla? | Elon Musk |
Which company created the first mass-produced car? | Ford |
How many parts does a car have? | 30,000 |
On an automatic transmission, which comes first? | Park |
How many rings does Audi have in its logo? | 4 |
Rolls-Royce is a popular car manufacturer from which country? | The U.K. |
Which car manufacturer's logo is a three-pronged star? | Mercedes Benz |
Which of the following is NOT one of the ‘Big Three’ car manufacturers in the United States? | Tesla |
Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen are three popular car brands from which country? | Germany |
Impala is a popular model from which car brand? | Chevrolet |
Christianity Quiz Question | Answer |
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The 12 Gospel readings are done on which holy day? | Holy Thursday |
Can you name the first apostles that followed Jesus? | Peter and Andrew |
To whom did God reveal the commandments? | Moses |
Jesus turned water into which beverage in the book of John? | Wine |
What is The Lord's Prayer also known as? | Our Father |
According to Bible, in the Garden of Eden, Eve was tempted by which animal? | A Serpent |
What is the first book of the Bible? | Genesis |
Who wrote the Book of Revelation? | John |
In what city was Jesus born? | Bethlehem |
Fashion Quiz Question | Answer |
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Elizabeth Hurley once wore a black dress that was filled with safety pins connecting the laces. What Italian-style brand was it created from? | Versace |
What is the first name of Paul McCartney's daughter? She is also an accomplished fashion designer. | Stella |
Who designed the popular rock and punk-inspired creations? He committed suicide following his mother's death. | Alexander McQueen |
The denim jean was created in what year? | 1873 |
New York fashion week is a popular fashion festival in the city. When was it founded? | 1943 |
Which names are part of the Sass & Bide Australian design duo? | Sarah Jane Clarke and Heide Middleton |
Which of these listed is not a previous editor-in-chief of American Vogue? | Alexandra Shulman |
Who is credited with creating the wrap dress? | Diane Von Furstenberg |
The wedding gown of Jackie Kennedy was very popular and iconic. Who designed it? | Ann Lowe |
Haikyuu Manga Quiz Question | Answer |
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How many episodes did the anime version of Haikyuu have until the end of 2020? | 90 |
What is the jersey number of Hisashi Kinoshita? | 7 |
Who composed the music of Haikyuu? | Yuki Hayashi |
Who is the oldest among all the first years on Karasuno? | Hinata |
Who is the illustrator of Haikyuu? | Haruichi Furudate |
In the Karasuno vs. Shiratorizawa match, who scored more points? | Ushijima Wakatoshi |
At which position does Ushijima play? | Opposite |
The first Manga version of Haikyuu was released in which year? | 2012 |
Karasuno beat whom in their first win? | Tokonami |
Yamaguchi scored how many aces against Seijoh? | 3 |
Islam Quiz Question | Answer |
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Where is the Kaaba located? | Mecca |
The Quran was revealed over how many years? | 23 |
Who was the first martyr of Islam? | Sumayya |
How many pillars of Islam are there? | 5 |
What is the name of the Prophet's companions? | Sahabah |
Which is the holiest city in Islam? | Mecca |
When do the Muslims pray Fajr? | Before Sunrise |
What are the pillars of Islam called? | Arkanul Islam |
Which is the largest minority group in Islam? | Shia |
Name the Islamic calendar's first month? | Muharram |
Japanese Anime Quiz Question | Answer |
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The musical career of Mari Iijima was launched in which anime series? | Super Dimension Fortress Macross |
Which year saw the release of the first episode of "Soul Eater? | 2004 |
Who is the leader of the original “Four Constellations” in the anime “Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny”? | Blue dragon |
Around whom does the movie "Fullmetal Alchemist" revolve? | Elric brothers |
A boy sells his soul to a demon in which movie? | Black Butler |
With whom did the Robotech Defence Forces battle? | Zentraedi |
Name the first feature-length anime? | Sacred Sailors |
Name the longest-running anime series? | Sazae-san |
22 actresses have voiced over one anime character? Which one is it? | Eucliwood Hellscythe |
In which anime movie do we find the story of the counter-cyberterrorist organization "Public Security Section 9?” | Ghost in the Shell |
Judaism Quiz Question | Answer |
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Name the Jewish king who slew the giant Goliath? | David |
What is the name of the first day of the Jewish year? | Rosh Hashanah |
The Jewish morning prayer is called? | Shacharit |
What do we call the era when the Jewish people are not settled in the Land of Israel? | Galut |
Where did God give the ten commandments to Moses? | Biblical Mount Sinai |
What is the term in Judaism used to refer to a future Jewish king from the Davidic line? | Messiah |
Which is the holiest Jewish site in the world? | The Temple Mount |
Which of these is supposed to be the first Jewish person? | Abraham |
The name of the first month of the Jewish calendar is? | Nisan |
What is the holiest place in Judaism? | Jerusalem |
Literature Quiz Question | Answer |
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Which popular character in children's literature was banned in Russia? | Winnie-the-Pooh |
In what US state does Stephen King base many of his books? | Maine |
What country is Hercule Poirot from? | Belgium |
Who is the best-selling novelist of all time? | Agatha Christie |
What does the K stand for in J.K. Rowling's name? | Kathleen |
Who wrote the most expensive book in the world? | Leonardo Di Vinci |
What was Charles Dickens' first novel? | The Pickwick Papers |
What is the best-selling novel of all time? | Don Quixote |
Which author is associated most with the city of Key West, Florida? | Ernest Hemingway |
Who wrote the longest sentence in literature? | Victor Hugo |
Maths Quiz Question | Answer |
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How many letters represent all the Roman numerals? | 7 |
From what language does the word "hundred" derive? | Old Norse |
Where does the word "calculus" come from? | Greek |
What is the smallest prime number? | 2 |
Which word does not mean zero? | Score |
What is the Roman numeral for zero? | It doesn’t exist |
What is a googol? | A number followed by 100 zeros |
What is the study of triangles called? | Trigonometry |
How many types of triangle are there? | Six |
Where do our numbers come from? | The Hindu-Arabic system |
Political Quiz Question | Answer |
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Who was the first US President to live in the White House? | John Adams |
What city is the United Nations General Assembly based? | New York City |
What year did the first woman run for president of the United States? | 1872 |
What country is the world's largest democracy? | India |
What country was not a founding member of the European Union? | Spain |
How many US presidents have been impeached? | Three |
What country has the oldest parliament in the world? | Iceland |
What relation is Jared Kushner to former US President Donald Trump? | Son-in-law |
Aside from Vice President George H.W. Bush, who was the only member of Ronald Reagan's cabinet to stay in the same office for his entire two terms? | Samuel Pierce |
Who was the first US President to leave the United States while in office? | Theodore Roosevelt |
Spring Quiz Question | Answer |
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Why does Equinox or Solstice not always come on the same day? | The earth does not circle the sun in exactly 365 days |
The spring precedes the? | Summer |
What becomes faster in spring? | Plant growth |
In the Northern Hemisphere, spring runs from? | March |
In spring, days are _______ than the summer days? | Shorter |
The spring season was formally called? | Lent season |
The first day of spring is called? | Spring Equinox |
Spring in the Southern Hemisphere lasts from? | September to November |
In the Northern Hemisphere, spring lasts from? | Vernal Equinox to Summer Solstice |
What climate is the Southern Hemisphere when the Northern Hemisphere is in spring? | Autumn |
Stock Market Quiz Question | Answer |
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Which was the first totally electronic stock market? | NASDAQ |
The Dow Jones is made of how many companies? | 30 |
What is a falling market known as? | Bear Market |
What is a rising market known as? | Bull Market |
What is the name of the first stock exchange in the United States? | Philadelphia Stock Exchange |
Name the first person invited as a guest to ring the opening bell at the NYSE? | Leonard Ross |
Name the world's largest stock exchange? | New York Stock Exchange |
The setting up of the New York Stock Exchange was inspired by which country? | Spain |
There are many stock exchanges in the world. Can you tell which is the oldest one? | Netherlands |
Can you identify the first company listed on the NYSE? | The Bank of New York |
Summer Quiz Question | Answer |
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The last day of summer is called? | Autumnal Equinox |
The hottest season of the year is? | summer |
What climate is the Southern Hemisphere when the Northern Hemisphere is in summer? | Winter |
When the Northern Hemisphere tilts towards the sun, the Southern Hemisphere tilts towards the ______? | Away from the sun |
Another name for summer solstice is? | June Solstice |
The phrase dog days of summer refers to the weeks between? | July 3 and August 11 |
At the summer solstice, the days are ______ and nights are ______? | Days are longest, and nights are the shortest |
In the Northern Hemisphere, summer lasts from? | Summer solstice to the autumnal equinox |
The first day of summer is called? | Summer Solstice |
The summer solstice marks the point when? | The sun reaches its highest point in the sky |
Teenager Quiz Question | Answer |
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The need for freedom is an important aspect of being a teen. Which US state allows teens to start learning how to drive at the age of 14? | Iowa |
Which of these dating terms used by teens and young people means indirectly turning down someone's advances? | Curving |
Malala Yousafsai became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at the age ofFrom what country is this young activist? | Pakistan |
Who among these Riverdale cast members ranked number 1 in VH1's "100 Greatest Teens of All Time?” | Molly Ringwald |
In many hit movies, the role of a teenager is actually played by an adult. In which of the following movies is the lead teenage role really played by a teen? | The Princess Diaries |
The group One Direction has the most overall wins in the Teen Choice Awards. Who has the most wins by an individual? | Taylor Swift |
What is something a teen today cannot live without? | Phone |
What hormone is responsible for teenagers' self-centeredness? | Oxytocin |
One of the longest televised teen beauty contests is Miss Teen USA. When did this pageant for teens first begin? | 1983 |
What does the release of high levels of dopamine in the brain make teens more prone to? | Addiction |
Travel Quiz Question | Answer |
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In which country would you find the highest population of Portuguese speakers? | Brazil |
If you were traveling to the country with the Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa, and Trevi Fountain, what continent would you go to? | Europe |
Changing your money into sols would mean you're traveling to which country? | Peru |
To see the outlet of the Nile River, you'd have to travel to which African country? | Egypt |
What island country lies just south of India? | Sri Lanka |
Which of the following states makes up the "Four Corners" in the US? | Utah |
To visit the tallest building in the world, you'd have to travel to which city? | Dubai |
An older person tells you that you should visit Leningrad. What city are they talking about? | St. Petersburg |
In order to visit the roots of where salsa dancing originated, you'd have to travel to which country? | Cuba |
If you're taking the TGV, that means you're most likely traveling to or from which country? | France |
Weather Quiz Question | Answer |
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Which weather conditions are measured in millibars? | Air pressure |
Name the weather instrument that measures air temperature? | Thermometer |
Thunderstorms are caused by which type of clouds? | Cumulonimbus |
What do we call people who study the earth's atmosphere – particularly climate and weather? | Meteorologists |
Which clouds cause rain? | Nimbus cloud |
What country experiences the most tornadoes? | USA |
What is the technical term for the moisture content in the air? | Humidity |
What do we call the calm area located in the center of the hurricane? | An eye |
What do we call a line on a map that links points with the same temperature? | Isotherm |
Which weather condition happens when snow falls fast and thick? | A blizzard |
Winter Quiz Question | Answer |
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How tall was the world's tallest snowman? | 37 meters (122 feet) |
When does winter end in the northern hemisphere? | March 21 |
How long was a Roman hour in winter? | 45 minutes |
What language does the word "winter" come from? | Germanic |
Where were the first Winter Olympics held? | France |
What is the coldest country in the world? | Russia |
How much more dangerous is winter cold than summer heat to people? | Twice as much |
What is chionophobia? | The fear of snow |
What is the meaning of the winter solstice? | It’s the shortest day of the year. |
How many types of snow are there? | Five |
World Hardest Quiz Question | Answer |
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The Savior" is the English translation of which country name? | El Salvador |
Which technique did Vincent van Gogh use to paint “Sunflowers?” | Impasto |
What type of food is pumpernickel? | Bread |
What is the metal that gives its name to a 70th wedding anniversary? | Platinum |
What planet are the Transformers from? | Cybertron |
Who was the first woman to host the Oscars on her own? | Whoopi Goldberg |
What kind of flowers is Vanilla made from? | Orchids |
Which US President had the middle name "Milhous?” | Richard Nixon |
Le Bourget airport is situated in which city? | Paris |
How many countries constitute the African continent and are listed in the UN? | 54 |