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X Marks the Spot Trivia Quiz

Each question is about the letter X.

A multiple-choice quiz by SuperPineapple. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
SuperPineapple

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,070

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
942

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Question 1 of 10

1. This romantic musical fantasy film starring Olivia Newton-John and Michael Beck is widely regarded as one of the worst movies of all time. What is the name of this movie about Greek mythology and roller skating? Hint

Xinhua

Xavier

Xanthi

Xanadu

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Roman Catholic Saint from Navarre was known as one of the founders of the Society of Jesus. He is often depicted carrying a burning heart. Who is this Catholic missionary to the Far East? Hint

Saint Xavier

Saint Xandre

Saint Xystus

Saint Xenia

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Question 3 of 10

3. This ancient Greek historian has a name from the Greek words for "stranger" and "sound". His notable works include "Anabasis", "Memorabilia", and "On Horsemanship". Which writer is known for his descriptions of life in ancient Greece? Hint

Xenophobe

Xanthiphon

Xellos

Xenophon

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Question 4 of 10

4. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as the cultural center of Mexico City. It was home to a small Native American civilization which was conquered by the Aztecs in the second century. Name this Mexican Federal District and former city. Hint

Xorazm

Xalisco

Xalapa

Xochimilco

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the first video game console produced by Microsoft? Hint

Xray

Xbox

Xboy

Xball

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Question 6 of 10

6. This extreme sports competition was first held in summer 1995 in Rhode Island. What is the name of this annual sporting event arranged by ESPN? Hint

Xrcize

X Fest

X Games

XSPN

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the value of the Roman numeral X? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Greek letter was represented with an X? Hint

Chi

Sigma

Rho

Tau

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Question 9 of 10

9. Xenon, the only element beginning with an x, is a colorless gas in its normal form. However, when heated, it glows brightly. What color is Xenon when heated? Hint

Green

Purple

Red

Yellow

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Question 10 of 10

10. This African language, known for its use of "clicks", is one of the official languages of South Africa. Name this tonal language which is grouped in the language family "Bantu". Hint

Xhango

Xamina

Xhosa

Xangalewa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Xanadu

This movie takes its name from the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty in what is now called "Inner Mongolia". Xanadu won the first "Golden Raspberry Award", an award created to dishonor the worst films of the year, for Worst Director and was nominated in six other categories.

2. This Roman Catholic Saint from Navarre was known as one of the founders of the Society of Jesus. He is often depicted carrying a burning heart. Who is this Catholic missionary to the Far East?

Answer: Saint Xavier

Though he is most well-known for his work in Japan, his most successful missions were in India, where he managed to build nearly 40 churches. Xavier comes from a basque word meaning "new house".

Answer: Xenophon

He is also one of the main preservers of the sayings of Socrates. Xenophon lived in Athens for most of his life, but was exiled in his later years, probably because he fought against Athens in the Battle of Coronea.

Answer: Xochimilco

This name comes from the Aztec language of Nahuatl, and literally means "flower field". Tourists from around the world come to Xochimilco to ride on gondola-like boats called "trajineras" down the winding canals.

5. What is the name of the first video game console produced by Microsoft?

Answer: Xbox

The Xbox was discontinued in 2005, to be replaced with the Xbox 360. The Xbox was the first gaming console to contain a built-in hard disk drive for memory storage.

6. This extreme sports competition was first held in summer 1995 in Rhode Island. What is the name of this annual sporting event arranged by ESPN?

Answer: X Games

The X Games are held in Los Angeles in the summer, and Aspen, Colorado in the winter. The X Games include events such as skateboarding, motocross, snowboarding, and skiing.

7. What is the value of the Roman numeral X?

Answer: 10

The Roman numeral I is one, V is five, and L is fifty.

8. Which Greek letter was represented with an X?

Answer: Chi

Chi, the first letter of the Greek word for Messiah or Christ ("Xristos"), is often used as an abbreviation for Christ, as in "Xmas". In Greek numerals, chi represents the number 600.

9. Xenon, the only element beginning with an x, is a colorless gas in its normal form. However, when heated, it glows brightly. What color is Xenon when heated?

Answer: Purple

Xenon is a Noble Gas with symbol Xe and atomic number 54. It is commonly used in flash lamps and neon lights, and occasionally used as a general anesthetic.

10. This African language, known for its use of "clicks", is one of the official languages of South Africa. Name this tonal language which is grouped in the language family "Bantu".

Answer: Xhosa

This language consists of 15 different types of clicks. Though Xhosa is not widely spoken, the national anthems of Tanzania, Zambia, and South Africa are all written in it.

Source: Author SuperPineapple

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