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26 quizzes and 280 trivia questions.
1.
  Oh I Do Like To Be Beside the C Side   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on words or objects beginning with the letter C. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Feb 25 12
Average
Creedy gold member
5443 plays
2.
  My Trip Down the Stairs   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I fell down the stairs in my house and I can't remember words beginning with the letter 'C'. Can you help me remember what the words are?
Easier, 10 Qns, dolano, Sep 30 18
Easier
dolano
Sep 30 18
5292 plays
3.
  Out to C   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am Carma the Cognizant, here to see if I can entice you to help me find a few answers! And, perhaps with some help from our champion Crystal Ball Seer, TabbyTom, we will not feel truly Out to C!
Easier, 10 Qns, beergirllaura, May 25 19
Easier
beergirllaura
May 25 19
2740 plays
4.
  Do you know your CATs?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
No, not the meowing kind- these are all words that start with the letters CAT. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, bullymom, Nov 16 23
Average
bullymom
Nov 16 23
6668 plays
5.
  The C Team   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The C Team specializes in anything beginning with the letter 'C'. So they've made this quiz where all of the answers either begin with 'C' or deal with something beginning with 'C'. Let's 'C' how much you know about them. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, tiffanyram, Jul 10 12
Average
tiffanyram gold member
2074 plays
6.
  C What I Did There?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What does this category safari have in common? Answer: all the answers, right and wrong, begin with a C.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Mar 09 20
Average
Kankurette gold member
Mar 09 20
547 plays
7.
  Hello, Here is the Letter "C"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"C", the third letter of the English alphabet, is the basis of this quiz. All questions or answers in this refer to people, places, things beginning with the letter "C". Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, masfon, Mar 15 21
Average
masfon gold member
Mar 15 21
825 plays
8.
  C is for Charlie   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Charlie doesn't have much to do with the quiz but the correct answer will be a real/fictional name that begins with 'C'. Wait a minute--there are two Charlies. Oops!
Easier, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Jul 07 18
Easier
Rehaberpro
Jul 07 18
863 plays
9.
  Can You C the Matches Here?   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the word with its definition. There are pairs of words that aren't homophones but they may look and sound similar. And they all start with the letter C.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Mar 14 16
Easier
CmdrK gold member
1466 plays
10.
  'C' is the answer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A varied selection where all the answers begin with the letter 'C'.
Average, 10 Qns, anagram2, Mar 15 20
Average
anagram2
Mar 15 20
10501 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What was the title of the famous Roman who gave his name to the month of July?

From Quiz "Choose an answer that starts with a C"




11.
  Choose an answer that starts with a C    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Continuing with the letter C, I do. C is Latin for 100, but no 100 questions in here I'm afraid. Would you settle for 20?
Tough, 20 Qns, jaydel, Sep 30 18
Tough
jaydel
Sep 30 18
7728 plays
12.
  Cats Are Everywhere    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We cats are taking over the world, meow. How well do you know these things beginning with 'CAT' from a multitude of topics?
Average, 10 Qns, malik24, Mar 09 20
Average
malik24
Mar 09 20
562 plays
13.
  Creative and Cute "C"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is my "C" quiz in my goal to make a quiz for each letter of the alphabet. This time all the answers will start with "C".
Average, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, May 12 10
Average
Ilona_Ritter gold member
6570 plays
14.
  From 'C' to Shining 'C'   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A collection of general knowledge subjects with a key word in either the question or the answer starting with 'C'.
Tough, 20 Qns, EnglishJedi, Jul 29 09
Tough
EnglishJedi gold member
2120 plays
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  Confounding Conundrums    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A confusing collection of complex, cagey or just plain crazy 'C' questions.
Average, 10 Qns, leith90, Feb 08 19
Average
leith90 gold member
Feb 08 19
823 plays
16.
  Classy, Captivating "C"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the questions in this quiz refer to things, places or words beginning with the letter "C" - with a bit of a twist (no spoilers!).
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Mar 25 20
Average
LadyNym gold member
Mar 25 20
368 plays
17.
  C? I Told You So!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Come complete this categorical challenge, a complex collection of C cu-estions!
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Oct 30 13
Average
reedy gold member
971 plays
18.
  Who Let the Cats Out?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Not really cats, just the letters C, A and T. All can be found in the forty answers, in that order, but not always consecutively. Talk about being CATegoricacally CATegorised. Let's hope you find all ten CATchwords.
Average, 10 Qns, leith90, Jan 19 21
Average
leith90 gold member
Jan 19 21
483 plays
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  The Letter "C"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you some questions to do with the letter "C", and you pick the correct answer.
Easier, 10 Qns, blake_aus_nsw, Nov 06 21
Easier
blake_aus_nsw gold member
Nov 06 21
448 plays
20.
  ABChain Gang - C    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The third in the ABChain Gang series, all questions involve the letter "C" in some way. Good luck and have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, May 05 11
Average
salami_swami gold member
1149 plays
21.
  They all Start with a C    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions on different topics and all the answers start with a "C". All you need to do is pick the correct "C". Pretty simple really.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Mar 23 19
Average
zambesi
Mar 23 19
650 plays
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  "C" How Many You Can Get    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the alphabetic series... 2 down, 24 to go! Hope I don't see you all at sea playing "C"!
Difficult, 10 Qns, cariM0952, Jul 07 05
Difficult
cariM0952 gold member
1891 plays
23.
  Starts With The Letter C    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's my next installment of my alphabetic quiz series.
Tough, 10 Qns, penguinrn, Oct 05 19
Tough
penguinrn
Oct 05 19
2095 plays
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  Oh Say, Can You 'C' ?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Well, can you? We will soon 'C'. Why not 'C' for yourself. Good luck and 'C' you soon.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Ikabud, Nov 22 04
Difficult
Ikabud
4180 plays
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  Beginning with C...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I've done A and B, if you liked them, try C!
Tough, 10 Qns, flipflop, May 10 08
Tough
flipflop
2641 plays
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  Come "C" This One    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everything starting with "C".
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, ssabreman, Jul 16 10
Very Difficult
ssabreman gold member
1228 plays

The Letter C Trivia Questions

1. Which country beginning with the letter "C" has these cities: Douala, Bamenda, and Garoua?

From Quiz
The Letter "C"

Answer: Cameroon

Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in west-central Africa. Because of its physical, linguistic, and cultural diversity, the country is frequently referred to as "Africa in miniature". Cameroon's official languages are French and English. The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé. The total land area is 475,442 km2 (183,569 sq mi).

2. What marine invertebrate is often associated with the Chesapeake Bay?

From Quiz Classy, Captivating "C"

Answer: crab

Chesapeake Bay is the name given to the estuary formed by the Susquehanna River as it empties in the Atlantic Ocean; it is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the eastern US, shared by the states of Maryland and Virginia. The Bay is known for its seafood production, most notable of which are the blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) native to the region. Oysters and clams, as well as numerous species of fish, also abound there.

3. What word describes the process where someone creates a fake social media profile to defraud, abuse or deceive?

From Quiz Cats Are Everywhere

Answer: Catfishing

As social media websites came into wider popularity, unfortunately, so did scams involving them. The 2010 documentary film 'Catfish' explored this phenomenon, following a young man's romantic relationship on Facebook with a woman who turned out to have been lying about her identity and life. The word 'catfish' was used due to an anecdote used by the husband of the film's 'catfish' where fisherman would put catfish into tanks with live cod to 'keep them interested' - they would otherwise not be likely to survive the shipping.

4. Michelangelo is famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but who painted the auditorium ceiling of the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) in 1964?

From Quiz Confounding Conundrums

Answer: Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall was commissioned to paint 2400 square feet of frescos on the ceiling of the auditorium in the Palais Garnier and his depictions are more modern than the works of Jules-Eugène Lenepveu which are still underneath. As a way of preserving the original paintings underneath and the history of the building, Chagall's work is on a series of panels which can be removed if needed, leaving the original work intact. The magnificent ceiling of the Avant Foyer was painted by Paul Baudry.

5. The meat of this animal is halal (permissible) for Muslims but is not considered kosher in Judaism. Which animal produces milk that is used to treat malnutrition in babies in some countries?

From Quiz The C Team

Answer: Camel

Camels are ungulates that either have one hump (dromedary) or two humps (Bactrian). Though it is believed that their ancestors originated in North America, modern camels are native to the Middle East, Central Asia, and Somalia. They are part of the camelid family, which also includes llamas and alpacas. Scientists have managed to artificially inseminate a female camel to cross it with a llama, and call the offspring a 'cama'. Camel milk has lots of nutrients and can sustain a person throughout the day. It has less lactose than cow's milk, but it has higher levels of potassium, iron, magnesium, and other minerals. Because of this, it works well to combat malnutrition in babies.

6. This first began way back in Egypt in the time period 3340-3056 BC. Involving people, what was it?

From Quiz Oh I Do Like To Be Beside the C Side

Answer: Census taking

Way back then, the Egyptians did indeed start this process of collecting information on individuals. Unfortunately their census taking wasn't to plot out changing demographics so that facilities could be built to improve society. Instead it was used to find out who should be paying taxes - and who was fit for military service. A double whammy in fact. Evidence of this early form of census is seen today in papyrus manuscripts held in various museums, and inscriptions on ancient monuments in various Egyptian temples.

7. TabbyTom is in the mood for something sweet, so what treat that originated in South and Central America is he seeing in his crystal ball?

From Quiz Out to C

Answer: chocolate

Chocolate is product of the Theobroma cacao tree, and has been cultivated in Mexico, Central America and South America for at least three thousand years. After conquering the Aztecs in the 16th century, the Spaniards brought chocolate back to Spain, and it quickly became a court favorite. Within a century, it was popular throughout the continent. Several well known books and movies have featured chocolate both in their titles and storylines, and chocolate is still one of the most popular gifts on certain holidays. Chocolate is the second most popular flavor of ice cream - after vanilla.

8. After I fell down the stairs, I noticed a large bump on my head. I looked in the mirror and saw a large bruise too. I know there is another name for this type of injury, and it begins with 'C'. What is the word I am looking for?

From Quiz My Trip Down the Stairs

Answer: Contusion

A contusion is often the result of a blow from a blunt object. The tissue around the area of the injury is bruised, but the skin isn't broken, and blood vessels are damaged. In other words, it is a bruise.

9. Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and Syd Barrett, 'Hitchhikers' novelist Douglas Adams and actor Richard Attenborough were all born in which English county?

From Quiz From 'C' to Shining 'C'

Answer: Cambridgeshire

At 1,300 sq miles, Cambridgeshire is about one third of the size of Lebanon and ranks as the 15th largest of England's 48 Ceremonial Counties. With a population of around 750,000, though, it is 29th on that same list. Syd Barrett and David Gilmour met when they were both at school in Cambridge. Gilmour's father was a lecturer at the University. Other famous people born in Cambridgeshire include Oliver Cromwell, Rolls Royce co-founder Sir Henry Royce, economist John Maynard Keynes, Keith Palmer ('Marvin' the vocalist of The Prodigy) and cricketer Sir Jack Hobbs.

10. On what day of the year was Julius Caesar stabbed to death?

From Quiz Beginning with C...

Answer: March 15th

He was stabbed on March 15th 44BC. This day is commonly referred to as the Ides of March.

11. Countries: With a July 2004 population estimated at 775,927, this country's median life expectancy of 77.46 years and 97.6% literacy rate for those over age 15 was better than that of the US.

From Quiz "C" How Many You Can Get

Answer: Cyprus

Cape Verde, a group of islands off western Africa, has an estimated 2004 population of 415,294. Average life expectancy is 70.14 years, and 76.6% of the population over age 15 are literate. Its capital is Praia. Its economy is largely service based, with tourism and commerce producing the lions' share of its gross domestic product. Most food must be imported, although the country does produce bananas, corn, beans, sweet potatoes, sugarcane, coffee and peanuts. Lack of fresh water is a large problem, in that the country is prone to drought. The Cayman Islands, with an estimated 2004 population of 43,103, are a British dependency under Jamaican administration. Despite having no natural fresh water sources (rainwater is instead collected) and being in an area prone to hurricanes, this country enjoys a thriving economy and one of the highest standards of living in the world. It is a financial hub, attractive due to its lack of direct taxation. Its median life expectancy is 79.81 years and 98% of those over age 15 are literate. Comoros, a group of islands off Mozambique and Madagascar, has a total area of 2170 square kilometres, and a 2004 population of 651,901 (estimated). Life expectancy is 61.57 year on average. The three islands, Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli, gained independence from France in 1975. It is almost entirely agricultural, producing vanilla, cloves, perfume essences, copra, coconuts, bananas and cassava. One of the poorest countries in the world, this Muslim nation has an exceptionally high rate of infant mortality, high unemployment and inadequate education. Only 56.5% of those over age 15 are literate. Following some, er, unpleasantness in 1963 and a coup by the Turks in 1974, Cyprus was divided between Turkey and Greece. Only the Greek Cypriot government in internationally recognised; the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is only recognised by Turkey. The capital, Nicosia, sits near the border separating the north from the south. Mount Olympus, home of the gods, is in southern Cyprus. The economy is largely based on service industries and, especially, tourism: it is a beautiful country with a tropical climate, situated in the Mediterranean Sea to the south of Turkey. all facts from www.cia.gov - and are valid for the year(s) given.

12. What cat word is a subterranean chamber used for burial?

From Quiz Do you know your CATs?

Answer: catacomb & catacombs

Catacombs are underground chambers used by the ancient Mediterranean peoples, especially the early Christians. The largest and most famous group of catacombs is located outside of Rome. The word "catacomb" is most likely derived from the Latin "ad catacumbas", meaning "at the hollows", referring to the chambers of a hollow south of Rome. Later Christians continued the practice of interring their dead in catacombs, which they called "koimeteria", or "sleeping places".

13. Which daughter of Priam and Hecuba had the gift of prediction, but was never believed?

From Quiz Choose an answer that starts with a C

Answer: Cassandra

Apollo had given her this quality, but as she did not return his affections, he made sure that no-one ever would believe her.

14. Sally Bowles is a character in which film?

From Quiz 'C' is the answer

Answer: Cabaret

Liza Minnelli won the best actress oscar for her portrayal of Sally Bowles, a singer in the Kit Kat Club in 1930's Berlin.

15. What was the original family surname of actor John Cleese?

From Quiz Oh Say, Can You 'C' ?

Answer: Cheese

It was changed to Cleese by his father Reginald, and I'm sure John was eternally grateful for that.

16. Which singer sings the song "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?

From Quiz The Letter "C"

Answer: Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams is a Canadian guitarist, singer, composer, record producer, photographer, and philanthropist. Some of Bryan Adams's other songs include "Cuts Like a Knife", "Straight From The Heart", "When You're Gone", and "Summer of 69". Between 1991 and 1992, "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts. Bryan Adams and Robert Lange wrote the song.

17. In what part of the modern world was the ancient land of Canaan located?

From Quiz Classy, Captivating "C"

Answer: Middle East

The Biblical land of Canaan corresponds to a Semitic-speaking region and civilization that flourished towards the end of the 2nd millennium BC in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Western Asia (also known as the Levant). Israel was considered part of Canaan, though in later centuries the name was mostly used to refer to the Phoenicians and their descendants, the Punics of Carthage. The etymology of the name is uncertain, and is thought by some scholars to mean "lowlands"; others have put forward the hypothesis that Canaan might mean "Land of Purple", as Phoenicia was renowned for its highly prized purple dye.

18. Which book, written by Suzanne Collins and released in 2009, is the second in the 'Hunger Games' series?

From Quiz Cats Are Everywhere

Answer: Catching Fire

The film adaptation of this book starring Jennifer Lawrence was released in 2013. In this book, protagonist Katniss Everdeen had just won the dystopian last-man-standing 'Hunger Games' and was experiencing the aftermath of that victory. As her acts of defiance had inspired rebellion in the country, she had to convince the nation that she acted instead out of love for co-winner Peeta, else her family would be executed. Due to a twist, past winners were called to compete in another round of the Hunger Games, putting Katniss in the fray once more.

19. A group of beavers may be called a family, but what other collective noun pertains to this rodent?

From Quiz Confounding Conundrums

Answer: Colony

Beavers group in a colony, along with weasels, flamingos, bats, ants, penguins and rabbits. The other answers are company (parrots), covey (quail) and coalition (cheetahs). This list isn't complete, by any stretch of the imagination, as many animals have more than one collective noun each.

20. Which Spanish-speaking country is home to the Irazu volcano, which has a green lake in one of its craters?

From Quiz The C Team

Answer: Costa Rica

Costa Rica is in Central America, between Nicaragua and Panama. It has 112 volcanoes, five of which are active. The Irazu volcano is one of the most visited due to its view of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the green lake found in one of its craters. Costa Rica is ecologically very diverse and about 25% of its land is protected. Another interesting place found in Costa Rica is Drake Bay, which gets its name from the belief that Sir Francis Drake used the area and left one of his most valuable treasures there.

21. To which family of plants does the Echinopsis mamillosa belong?

From Quiz Oh I Do Like To Be Beside the C Side

Answer: Cactus

Who'd know that? If you did, my heartiest congratulations! Cacti have adapted over time to hold fluid within their stems in hot climates. The leaves develop into sharps spikes. Apart from being a dry weather plant, cacti are also used today for ornamental purposes in homes and gardens, some are grown for food and fruit (if you're desperate I imagine), and some are also grown to produce cochineal. The tallest cactus on record is the hideous looking Pachycereus pringlei which can be seen in the north of Mexico. Some of these ogres have reached heights of almost 63 feet.

22. TabbyTom is seeing a flower native to eastern and southern Asia which is often made into a tea - and it also reminds him of a famous Englishwoman. Which flower does he see?

From Quiz Out to C

Answer: camellia

Camellias are native to eastern and southern Asia, and the plant is also known as 'flowering tea' in Japan. The flowers vary from white to red, although yellow shades are also found in South China and North Vietnam. Rabindranath Tagore wrote a poem titled 'Camellia', and the camellia is the state flower of Alabama. And, the Englishwoman mentioned in the clue is Camilla - the second wife of Prince Charles.

23. Codes and ciphers are different. What makes them differ?

From Quiz ABChain Gang - C

Answer: A cipher replaces letters; a code replaces a whole word.

A code replaces a word or a phrase with a word, number or symbol. Secret agents, for example, sometimes have code names to conceal their identities. Tricycle was an agent in World War II, for example. Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944. It referred to an entire operation containing hundreds of different actions. On the other hand, the Enigma machine was a German cipher machine which mechanically replaced letters in plain text with other letters in cipher text. This cipher was decrypted by the allies at a place called Bletchley in southern England. The code breakers (more correctly they were cipher breakers) included people who were crossword puzzle aficionados as well as mathematicians. Some may well have been trivia addicts. ~Magicpete

24. Which American thriller writer's novels include 'Raise the Titanic', 'Sahara' and 'Cyclops'?

From Quiz From 'C' to Shining 'C'

Answer: Clive Cussler

Clive Eric Cussler, born in Aurora IL in 1931, is perhaps best known as the creator of marine engineer and government agent Dirk Pitt. It was the 1976 Pitt novel 'Raise the Titanic!' that established Cussler as a bestseller. This was the first of Cussler's novels adapted for film.

25. What is the state nickname of California?

From Quiz Beginning with C...

Answer: The Golden State

Montana is known as the Treasure State, Massachusetts as the Bay State and Tennessee as the Volunteer State. Information taken from 50states.com

26. Cheers! What drink is made from 1 oz Apricot brandy, 1 oz Amaretto and 3 oz Orange juice, shaken then strained over ice?

From Quiz "C" How Many You Can Get

Answer: Canada Dream

A Candy Corn is 1 part each Licor 43, Orange Curacao and cream, layered in that order to resemble the famous halloween candy. A Capital Punishment also uses Amaretto (1/2 oz) with an equal amount of bourbon - it's a shooter... The Carolina is 2oz each champagne and Strega (an Italian liqueur).

27. The Tejana music superstar Selena lived, died and is buried in what Texas town?

From Quiz Starts With The Letter C

Answer: Corpus Christi

There is a very nice statue of her there looking out to sea. You can drive by the house she lived in; people in town will tell you exactly where it is. Also, her gravesite is beautiful. The others are various towns in Texas.

28. Both Jesus and Joseph were of what profession?

From Quiz Creative and Cute "C"

Answer: carpenter

You can read about the life of Jesus in Matthew, Mark, Luke or John of the New Testament in The Bible. Jesus is named as a carpenter in his own right in Mark 6:3.

29. What's the act of swimming downstream to spawn called?

From Quiz Choose an answer that starts with a C

Answer: Catadrome

Cata and dromos are both Greek words respectively meaning down and running. Catastrophe and cataclysm both mean disaster and a catacomb is a subterranean vault.

30. This was the name of Buddy Holly's backing group, The ________

From Quiz 'C' is the answer

Answer: Crickets

Buddy Holly died on Feb 3 1959 at the age of 22 when the small aircraft in which he was travelling to a show in North Dakota crashed, killing him and fellow passengers, singers Ritchie Valens and J.P. 'Big Bopper' Richardson.

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