Other Trivia

15

The first European visitor to this place was British Captain Cook, in 1778, and one of the interesting things he observed was people surfing over the waves on wooden boards. What place was this?

20

The world's busiest flight route, the one which carries the most airline passengers per year (3.5 million), connects which two cities?

3

In which century did were each of these inventions created? give answers in the form: 20th century, etc. a. Gutenberg's printing press? b. Piano? c. Gasoline?

14

Which country's flag contains a red and blue ying-yang symbol in the center of a white field?

11

What three cities have been the host for the Summer Olympic Games twice?

7

In the game of chess, what is the largest number of squares that could be controlled at one time by a horse (knight)?

1

An interrogative sentence ends with what kind of symbol?

12

In what children's game do players toss a small object into numbered squares then skip through the spaces to retrieve the object?

15

What is the name of the grand prize given at the Cannes film festival?

18

Which of these drinks arrived in Europe first: coffee or tea?

6

One of the most influential people in the world, especially to those interested in money, is Alan Greenspan. When he speaks, stock markets react. What is he the head of?

15

The name of the smallest citrus fruit comes to us from the Chinese language. What is it?

1

Within 2 years, in which year did southern California's Disneyland open, and in which year did Florida's Disney World open?

3

In competition with the United States postal service, name the two most successful private companies in the business of transporting packages worldwide are...?

18

These two states share a common border; one has the nation's highest adult smoking rate, and the other has the nation's lowest smoking rate. What are they?