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What planet is named for the Roman god of commerce, travel, and thievery?

Mercury

What food is made from vegetable oil, egg yolks, and lemon juice and possibly named after Spain?

mayonnaise

Which country is the world's greatest producer of wine?

Italy

The first National Basketball Association game was played in which year?

<p>1946</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1995, William Clinton appointed what woman as the first ever female Secretary of State?

<p>Madelyn Albright</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which beverage was named for the Queen of England in the 16th century known for her prosecution of Protestants?

<p>Bloody Mary</p> Signup and view all the answers

The name of which plant, cultivated for its edible leaves, comes from the Latin word for milk due to its milky juice?

<p>Lettuce</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did Italy become an independent nation?

<p>1870</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these countries has the world's longest coastline: U.S., Canada, Russia, or Australia?

<p>Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country has its capital city named after its national religion?

<p>Pakistan, Islamabad</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you name three European nations that begin with the letter S?

<p>Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, San Marino</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most of the oil spilled in the 1989 Exxon accident in Alaska took place near which Alaska town?

<p>Valdez</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest active volcano in Europe?

<p>Mount Etna</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you name three countries that start with the letter J?

<p>Jordan, Jamaica, Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name this ancient city that was the burial place of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

<p>Hebron</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest national park in the U.S.A. and where is it located?

<p>Yellowstone National Park, located in Wyoming</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest borough in NYC?

<p>Manhattan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the largest dam on the Nile River?

<p>Aswan Dam</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you name three countries that start with the letter D?

<p>Denmark, Dominican Republic, Djibouti</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many oceans border the U.S.?

<p>three - Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the five Great Lakes.

<p>Superior, Huron, Erie, Ontario, Michigan</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the five great oceans.

<p>Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, Southern</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Georgia?

<p>Atlanta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Florida?

<p>Tallahassee</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Pennsylvania?

<p>Harrisburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Michigan?

<p>Lansing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one of the major cities of Michigan.

<p>Detroit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of New Hampshire?

<p>Concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Missouri?

<p>Jefferson City</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Tennessee?

<p>Nashville</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Indiana?

<p>Indianapolis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Louisiana?

<p>Baton Rouge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Hawaii?

<p>Honolulu</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Nebraska?

<p>Lincoln</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Montana?

<p>Helena</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Oregon?

<p>Salem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of North Dakota?

<p>Bismarck</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of North Carolina?

<p>Raleigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of South Carolina?

<p>Columbia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Ohio?

<p>Columbus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of South Dakota?

<p>Pierre</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Oklahoma?

<p>Oklahoma City</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Delaware?

<p>Dover</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Maryland?

<p>Annapolis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Connecticut?

<p>Hartford</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Maine?

<p>Augusta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Massachusetts?

<p>Boston</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Virginia?

<p>Richmond</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Arkansas?

<p>Little Rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Idaho?

<p>Boise</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Illinois?

<p>Springfield</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of California?

<p>Sacramento</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Colorado?

<p>Denver</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Alaska?

<p>Juneau</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Alabama?

<p>Montgomery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Nevada?

<p>Carson City</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Minnesota?

<p>Saint Paul</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Vermont?

<p>Montpelier</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Iowa?

<p>Des Moines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Mississippi?

<p>Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Texas?

<p>Austin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Seven Seas of the World?

<p>North Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific, Indian, Southern seas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name some countries in Africa.

<p>Egypt, Liberia, Libya, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Cameroon, Guinea, South Africa, Tanzania, Djibouti, Chad, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Madagascar, Somalia, Morocco, Mozambique, Congo, Senegal, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Togo, Uganda</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a large group of similar ecosystems called?

<p>biome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a cold and treeless plain where harsh conditions make it hard for plants and animals to survive?

<p>tundra</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of grasslands biome is known as the savanna?

<p>savanna</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some countries in North America?

<p>Canada, United States, Greenland, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trivia Facts

  • Mercury is named after the Roman god associated with commerce, travel, and thievery.
  • Mayonnaise is a condiment made from vegetable oil, egg yolks, and lemon juice, possibly deriving its name from Spain.
  • Italy holds the title of the world's greatest wine producer.
  • The inaugural National Basketball Association (NBA) game occurred in 1946.
  • Madelyn Albright was appointed as the first female Secretary of State by William Clinton in 1995.

Notable Beverages and Plants

  • The Bloody Mary cocktail was named after the 16th-century Queen of England, known for prosecuting Protestants.
  • Lettuce derived its name from the Latin word for milk, reflecting its milky juice.

Historical Milestones

  • Italy became an independent nation in 1870.
  • Valdez, an Alaska town, witnessed most of the oil spill during the 1989 Exxon Valdez accident.
  • Mount Etna is recognized as the highest active volcano in Europe.

Geographic Information

  • Canada boasts the longest coastline among countries such as the U.S., Australia, and Russia.
  • Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is named after the national religion.
  • The five Great Lakes are Superior, Huron, Erie, Ontario, and Michigan.

Capitals of U.S. States

  • Atlanta is the capital of Georgia.
  • Tallahassee serves as the capital of Florida.
  • Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
  • Lansing is the capital of Michigan.
  • Concord is the capital of New Hampshire.
  • Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri.
  • Nashville is the capital of Tennessee.
  • Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.
  • Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana.
  • Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.
  • Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
  • Helena is the capital of Montana.
  • Salem is the capital of Oregon.
  • Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota.
  • Raleigh serves as the capital of North Carolina.
  • Columbia is the capital of South Carolina.
  • Columbus is the capital of Ohio.
  • Pierre is the capital of South Dakota.
  • Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma.
  • Dover is the capital of Delaware.
  • Annapolis is the capital of Maryland.
  • Hartford is the capital of Connecticut.
  • Augusta is the capital of Maine.
  • Boston is the capital of Massachusetts.
  • Richmond is the capital of Virginia.
  • Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.
  • Boise is the capital of Idaho.
  • Springfield is the capital of Illinois.
  • Sacramento is the capital of California.
  • Denver is the capital of Colorado.
  • Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
  • Montgomery is the capital of Alabama.
  • Carson City is the capital of Nevada.
  • Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota.
  • Montpelier is the capital of Vermont.
  • Des Moines is the capital of Iowa.
  • Jackson is the capital of Mississippi.
  • Austin is the capital of Texas.

Ongoing Geography

  • The seven seas are identified as the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific, Indian, and Southern seas.
  • African countries include Egypt, Liberia, Libya, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Cameroon, Guinea, South Africa, and many more.
  • North American countries include Canada, United States, Mexico, Greenland, and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Ecological Concepts

  • A biome is classified as a large group of similar ecosystems.
  • Tundras are cold, treeless plains where survival is challenging due to harsh conditions.
  • Savannas are recognized as a specific type of grasslands biome.

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Test your knowledge with this fun trivia quiz that covers a wide variety of topics ranging from historical milestones to notable beverages and plants. Discover intriguing facts about countries, cocktails, and significant events in history. Perfect for trivia enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves!

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