Could You Pass This General Knowledge Trivia Test?
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Could You Pass This General Knowledge Trivia Test? You don’t have to be a genius to have some basic knowledge about the world around you. If you are in any doubt, then you can take this interesting quiz to see if you are as observant about your world as you think. DO give it a try and keep a lookout for others like it!
- 1.
Advertising Which of the following was the top ad icon of the 20th century?
- A.
Ronald McDonald
- B.
Jolly Green Giant
- C.
Marlboro Man
- D.
The Energizer Bunny
- E.
Matress Giant
Correct Answer
C. Marlboro ManExplanation
According to Advertising Age magazine, the Marlboro Man beats out Ronald McDonald and the Jolly Green Giant as the most recognizable brand icon of the 1900s. Introduced in 1955 as a means of repositioning Marlboro from a "ladies' cigarette" to one with wider appeal, this powerful pitchman helped make Marlboros the best-selling cigarette brand in the world, despite 2 deaths due to lung cancer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
African Americans Which state has the highest percentage of blacks?
- A.
Mississippi
- B.
Texas
- C.
Montana
- D.
Louisiana
- E.
Indiana
Correct Answer
A. MississippiExplanation
Choice D has the second highest with 32.5%Rate this question:
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- 3.
Aging Which of the following body parts do not get bigger with age?
- A.
Feet
- B.
Noses
- C.
Earlobes
- D.
Elbows
- E.
Genitalia
Correct Answer
E. Genitalia -
- 4.
Alcohol Which is the correct origin of the martini?
- A.
It was made by bartender Martini di Arma di Taggia
- B.
It was made in Martinez, California
- C.
It was created by scientist Genevieve da Martini
- D.
It was made by the Martin family in Chicago
- E.
It was commonly drank by poet Sor Juana de la Cruz who suggested the name
Correct Answer
B. It was made in Martinez, California -
- 5.
Boats Which of the following is not one of the most popular boat names?
- A.
Happy Hours
- B.
Seashore Alive
- C.
Carpe Diem
- D.
Sea Biscuit
- E.
Aquaholic
Correct Answer
B. Seashore AliveExplanation
Rounding out the top ten were: Happy Hours, Carpe Diem, Reel Time, Sea Biscuit, Freedom, Summer Wind, Aquaholic, Serenity, No Worries, and Mental Floss.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Books What was the first title in the CliffsNotes series?
- A.
Romeo & Juliet
- B.
Othello
- C.
Hamlet
- D.
King Lear
- E.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Correct Answer
C. HamletExplanation
The inventor of CliffsNotes, Clifton Keith Hillegass, never wrote any of the study guides that made him wealthy. But he did donate $250,000 to establish a professorship in 19th-century literature at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Brains Who invented the first intelligence test?
- A.
German psychologist William Stern
- B.
French psychologist Alfred Binet
- C.
Dr. Thomas Harvey
- D.
English psychologist Lewis Terman
- E.
American psychologist David Scholes
Correct Answer
B. French psychologist Alfred Binet -
- 8.
Calendars Which dictator renamed one of the summer months?
- A.
Julius Caesar of Rome
- B.
Augustus of Rome
- C.
King Henry VIII of France
- D.
Yitzhak Rabin of Iran
- E.
Sapamurat Niyazovn of Turkmenistan
Correct Answer
A. Julius Caesar of RomeExplanation
Caesar renamed Quintilis to Julius (July), choice B renamed Sextilis to Augustus(August), and choice E renamed January to Turkmenbashi, the president's nickname, as well as two other months(neither of them summer months)Rate this question:
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- 9.
Candy Is there a specific number of nuts in each Snickers bar?
- A.
Yes, exactly 12
- B.
No, it's either 12 or 14
- C.
No, the amount always varies
- D.
Yes, exactly 15
- E.
No, there are no nuts in a snickers bar
Correct Answer
D. Yes, exactly 15Explanation
Forrest Mars, the founder of the Mars company, was a perfectionist, and insisted that each Snickers bar contain exactly 15 peanuts.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Christianity What is the world's largest church?
- A.
"Basilica of Our Lady of Peace" in Ivory Coast
- B.
St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome
- C.
Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, Korea
- D.
St. Paul's Cathedral in London
- E.
World Changers in College Park, Georgia
Correct Answer
A. "Basilica of Our Lady of Peace" in Ivory CoastExplanation
The church's dome reaches 525 feet--about 100 feet higher than choice B.Rate this question:
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- 11.
College Which of the following colleges was the most selective in 2009?
- A.
Yale
- B.
Harvard
- C.
Princeton
- D.
Columbia
- E.
Stanford
Correct Answer
A. YaleExplanation
Yale was the most selective, rejecting 90.1% of applicants, followed by Harvard(89.7%), Columbia(89.5%), and Princeton(88.1%).Rate this question:
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- 12.
Cosmetic Surgery Which of the following was the most popular plastic surgical procedure in America?
- A.
Breast reduction
- B.
Nose job
- C.
Eyelid surgery
- D.
Breast enlargement
- E.
Liposuction
Correct Answer
E. LiposuctionExplanation
The average cost of liposuction is about $2,578 and about 4% of women undergoing breast enhancement surgery in 2003 (some 11,326 women) were under the age of 19.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Crime Which country is responsible for the most kidnapping in the world?
- A.
Brazil
- B.
U.S.A.
- C.
Colombia
- D.
South Africa
- E.
Australia
Correct Answer
C. ColombiaExplanation
Some 2,000 to 3,000 people are abducted in Colombia every year. However, it is also rampant in Brazil.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Crosswords Who holds the record for solving a New York Times crossword in the least time?
- A.
David Rosen
- B.
Stan Newman
- C.
Peter Gordon
- D.
Will Shortz
- E.
Marilyn vos Savant
Correct Answer
B. Stan NewmanExplanation
Held on a Monday edition puzzle, in a time of 2 minutes and 14 seconds.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Death Which country has the longest average life expectancy?
- A.
San Marino
- B.
Japan
- C.
Andorra
- D.
Botswana
- E.
Macau
Correct Answer
C. AndorraExplanation
Andorra's average life expectancy is 83.50 years. Choice D had the shortest average life expectancy with 30.76 years. BTW, the average life expectancy in the United States is 77.6 years.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Diamonds Which celebrity diamond ring weighed 29 carats?
- A.
Ben Affleck to Jennifer Lopez
- B.
Michael Douglas to Catherine Zeta-Jones
- C.
Howard Marshall to Anna Nicole Smith
- D.
Mike Todd to Elizabeth Taylor
- E.
Aristotle to Jackie Kennedy Onassis
Correct Answer
D. Mike Todd to Elizabeth TaylorExplanation
When asked why he bought Taylor a huge 29-carat engagement ring, Todd answered: "Thirty carats would have been vulgar."Rate this question:
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- 17.
Fast Food Which fast food restaurant sold its 100-millionth hamburger in1958?
- A.
Wendy's
- B.
McDonald's
- C.
Burger King
- D.
Sonic
- E.
Whataburger
Correct Answer
B. McDonald's -
- 18.
First Women Who was the first female prime minister?
- A.
Solveig Krey of Norway
- B.
Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka
- C.
Sabiha Gokcen of Turkey
- D.
Valentina Tereshkova of Russia
- E.
Geraldine Ferraro of Canada
Correct Answer
B. Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri LankaExplanation
Known affectionately as "Mrs. B", Sirimavo served 12 years as prime minister in two separate terms.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Football Which of the following was not one of the 14 original NFL teams?
- A.
Dayton Triangles
- B.
Akron Professionals
- C.
Detroit Heralds
- D.
Buffalo All-Stars
- E.
Columbus Panhandles
Correct Answer
D. Buffalo All-StarsExplanation
Choice C's team is the Buffalo All-Americans. The Akron Pros (choice B) were the first league champions.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Gems How much bacteria is found on the average phone receiver?
- A.
25000 per sq. in.
- B.
30000 per sq. in.
- C.
45000 per sq. in.
- D.
14000 per sq. in.
- E.
50000 per sq. in.
Correct Answer
A. 25000 per sq. in. -
- 21.
Homes What is the meaning of the term "cul-de-sac"?
- A.
"hollow dome"
- B.
"bottom of the bag"
- C.
"large box"
- D.
"shade of the tree"
- E.
"the one that shelters"
Correct Answer
B. "bottom of the bag" -
- 22.
Insects & Other Pests What is the loudest insect on earth?
- A.
Dragonfly
- B.
Locust
- C.
Praying mantis
- D.
African cicada
- E.
Grasshopper
Correct Answer
D. African cicadaExplanation
According to the University of Florida Book of Insect Records, sounds from the cicada have been measured at 106.7 decibels at 20 inches away.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Inventions Which of the following inventions would not belong to the category: "inventions that were never patented by their creators"?
- A.
Mood rings
- B.
X-rays
- C.
Ice-cream maker
- D.
The escalator
- E.
Karaoke machine
Correct Answer
D. The escalator -
- 24.
Los Angeles Which is not a nickname of Los Angeles?
- A.
La-La Land
- B.
Digital Coast
- C.
Party Town
- D.
Southland
- E.
City of Angels
Correct Answer
C. Party TownExplanation
Another nickname is Lost Angeles.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Late-Night TV Which late-night talk show host made the most money per year in 2008?
- A.
George Lopez
- B.
David Letterman
- C.
Jay Leno
- D.
Conan O'Brien
- E.
Johnny Carson
Correct Answer
B. David LettermanExplanation
David Letterman reportedly made $31 million per year to host The Late Show.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Lost in Translation When President John F. Kennedy went to the Berlin Wall and made the announcement "I am a citizen of Berlin.", what did he actually say?
- A.
"I am a happy bear"
- B.
"I understand you"
- C.
"I am a citizen of pearls"
- D.
"I suppose I care for Berlin."
- E.
"I am a donut."
Correct Answer
E. "I am a donut."Explanation
He meant to say "I am a citizen of Berlin," which would be "Ich bin Berliner", but he had said "Ich bin EIN Berliner," , Ein Berliner being a popular jelly donut.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Luck How many times was Roy Sullivan struck by lightning?
- A.
3
- B.
1
- C.
7
- D.
11
- E.
13
Correct Answer
C. 7Explanation
He was struck seven times between 1942 and 1977. He survived each, only to commit suicide in 1983, after being dumped by a woman.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Marriage and Divorce Which celebrity marriage only lasted for 55 hours( or 2 days and 7 hours) ?
- A.
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore
- B.
Rudolf Valentino and Jean Acker
- C.
Robin Givens and Svetozar Marinkovic
- D.
Britney Spears and Jason Alexander
- E.
Dennis Hopper and Michelle Pfeiffer
Correct Answer
D. Britney Spears and Jason Alexander -
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Money Who was the very first millionaire?
- A.
Pierre Lorillard
- B.
John D. Rockefeller
- C.
John Law
- D.
Alice Walton
- E.
Bruno Mars
Correct Answer
A. Pierre Lorillard -
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Presidents What secret service codename was given to President George W. Bush?
- A.
DEACON
- B.
SEARCHLIGHT
- C.
EAGLE
- D.
RAWHIDE
- E.
TRAILBLAZER
Correct Answer
E. TRAILBLAZER -
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Radio What is the percentage of Americans wh olisten to the radio at least once a week?
- A.
70%
- B.
77%
- C.
85%
- D.
94%
- E.
100%
Correct Answer
D. 94% -
- 32.
Reading Who is the world's most prolific reader?
- A.
Alexander Danilou
- B.
Sydney Goldfield
- C.
William Roy DeWitt
- D.
Thomas Edison
- E.
Anne Jones
Correct Answer
A. Alexander Danilou -
- 33.
Restaurants Which French dish was accounted as one ofthe world's most ridiculously priced menu items?
- A.
Chicken entreè for $267
- B.
Hamburger for $59
- C.
Parfait for $80
- D.
Hors d'oevres for $755
- E.
Abalone fish for $1282
Correct Answer
A. Chicken entreè for $267 -
- 34.
School When was the first multiple choice exam?
- A.
1917
- B.
1931
- C.
1914
- D.
1912
- E.
1928
Correct Answer
C. 1914 -
- 35.
Secrecy Which level of government secrecy includes information whose loss would cause damage to national security, like the strength of American military forces and design & performance of weapons?
- A.
First-rate
- B.
Confidential
- C.
Secret
- D.
Top Secret
- E.
Sigma 16
Correct Answer
B. Confidential -
- 36.
SIblings What are the odds that a perseon has 5 or more siblings?
- A.
4 in 9
- B.
2 in 7
- C.
2 in 13
- D.
1 in 6
- E.
3 in 10
Correct Answer
B. 2 in 7 -
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