Category: World Trivia

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Who was the Egyptian god of the underworld?

History Trivia / World Trivia
June 23, 2019

Answer

Osiris

Before adopting the euro in 1999, what was the currency of Portugal?

World Trivia
June 20, 2019

Answer

Escudo

What is the name for a student, typically having the highest academic achievements of the class, who delivers the graduation ceremony speech?

World Trivia
June 9, 2019

Answer

Valedictorian

Which planet was named after the Roman god of war?

World Trivia
June 8, 2019

Answer

Mars

What is the most populated city in the world?

World Trivia
May 28, 2019

Answer

Shanghai

What is the first of the 10 commandments in the bible?

World Trivia
May 28, 2019

Answer

Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

How many letters are there in the Greek alphabet?

World Trivia
May 28, 2019

Answer

24 letters

What is the name of the retired British ocean liner that currently serves as a hotel in Long Beach, California?

History Trivia / World Trivia
May 27, 2019

Answer

RMS Queen Mary

The Columbia River empties into which body of water?

Geography Trivia / World Trivia
May 25, 2019

Answer

Pacific Ocean

In the year 1900, Countess Hélène de Pourtalès became the first women to win what type of award?

Sports Trivia / World Trivia
May 24, 2019

Answer

Olympic Gold Medal

Sake is a Japanese alcoholic drink made from what fermented grain?

Food Trivia / World Trivia
May 23, 2019

Answer

Rice

After just 33 days in office, which Pope died in 1978?

History Trivia / World Trivia
May 23, 2019

Answer

Pope John Paul I

Pho is a type of noodle soup that originated in which country?

Food Trivia / World Trivia
May 23, 2019

Answer

Vietnam

The Persistence of Memory is a 1931 painting by which Spanish surrealist?

Art Trivia / World Trivia
May 23, 2019

Answer

Salvador Dalí

What spectacular waterfall is located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia?

Geography Trivia / World Trivia
May 23, 2019

Answer

Victoria Falls

Held in 1924, the first Winter Olympics took place in what country?

Sports Trivia / World Trivia
May 22, 2019

Answer

France

Traditional pesto sauce is made using what fresh herb?

Food Trivia / World Trivia
May 21, 2019

Answer

Basil

Cambodian revolutionary and politician Pol Pot was the leader of what political party?

History Trivia / World Trivia
May 20, 2019

Answer

Khmer Rouge

What is the process of preserving or extending the lifespan of food by immersion in vinegar?

Food Trivia / World Trivia
May 20, 2019

Answer

Pickling

Held annually since 1923, what is the world’s oldest active sports car race in endurance racing?

Sports Trivia / World Trivia
May 18, 2019

Answer

The 24 Hours of Le Mans