Letters Y and Z Trivia

1. Zagreb is the only country capital city whose name begins with the letter Z. Zagreb is the capital of which country?

From Quiz Hello, Here is the Letter "Z"

Answer: Croatia

Zagreb is the capital and largest city in Croatia. It stands on the banks of the river Sava and at the foot of Mount Medvednica, on the way between Central Europe and the Adriatic Sea. It is a city with many attractions, with countless museums, art galleries and theaters. Its population is around 700 thousand inhabitants. Since the 11th century there have been two communities in the Gradec and Kaptol region that competed politically and economically. In the 17th century the two communities were merged to form the community of Zagreb.

From Quiz Why Z?

Answer: Americans wanted to be different from the British

The original pronunciation in English was "zed". This was taken from the Greek zeta, with a little bit of Latin and French along the way. Sometime in the middle ages, local dialects in Britain started to produce the zee sound. The first recorded use in literature was in Thomas Lye's "New Spelling-book" in 1677. While no one really knows for sure why Americans started to say zee, some have proffered the view that it started during the Revolutionary wars as a way of distancing themselves from the British.

From Quiz Z is for...

Answer: zoon

Zoon is a biological term which originally came from the ancient Greek word 'zoion', meaning animal; it evolved into New Latin (zoon) and Middle Dutch (sone), and when translated into English it becomes 'son'; they don't seem to account for XX chromosomes which would be a daughter (dochter). We could talk about zoa (the plural), zooids (the antonym) or 'who's zoonin' who', but let's just call it a baby. The other choices are also real words and excellent for use in Scrabble.

From Quiz "Y" Through the Looking Glass

Answer: Ledoy

Ledoy (yodel) is the correct answer. The closest written words that may try to communicate the sound of a yodel call might be "Ay Ee Oooo". This high-pitched joyous singing is said to have originated in the Swiss Alps as a form of communicating with other goat-men on the mountain. It is still a popular form of music in Switzerland today. The Swiss International Yodeling Festival occurs every three years. In 1924, the First Yodeling Festival was held in the city of Berne, Switzerland. A different location is chosen for each festival date.

From Quiz You asked for it!

Answer: Young Lochinvar

Published in 1808 by Scott (1771-1832), it tells the overly romantic tale of the bravest, boldest, fairest of all knights. Scott went on to write romantic novels as well, and his style is now considered a bit over the top, but his words live on and touch the heart: "O young Lochinvar is come out of the west, Through all the wide Border his steed was the best; And save his good broadsword he weapons had none, He rode all unarm'd, and he rode all alone. So faithful in love, and so dauntless in war, There never was knight like the young Lochinvar. He staid not for brake, and he stopp'd not for stone, He swam the Eske river where ford there was none; But ere he alighted at Netherby gate, The bride had consented, the gallant came late: For a laggard in love, and a dastard in war, Was to wed the fair Ellen of brave Lochinvar. So boldly he enter'd the Netherby Hall, Among bride's-men, and kinsmen, and brothers and all: Then spoke the bride's father, his hand on his sword, (For the poor craven bridegroom said never a word,) "O come ye in peace here, or come ye in war, Or to dance at our bridal, young Lord Lochinvar?" "I long woo'd your daughter, my suit you denied; -- Love swells like the Solway, but ebbs like its tide -- And now I am come, with this lost love of mine, To lead but one measure, drink one cup of wine. There are maidens in Scotland more lovely by far, That would gladly be bride to the young Lochinvar." The bride kiss'd the goblet: the knight took it up, He quaff'd off the wine, and he threw down the cup. She look'd down to blush, and she look'd up to sigh, With a smile on her lips and a tear in her eye. He took her soft hand, ere her mother could bar, -- "Now tread we a measure!" said young Lochinvar. So stately his form, and so lovely her face, That never a hall such a gailiard did grace; While her mother did fret, and her father did fume And the bridegroom stood dangling his bonnet and plume; And the bride-maidens whisper'd, "'twere better by far To have match'd our fair cousin with young Lochinvar." One touch to her hand, and one word in her ear, When they reach'd the hall-door, and the charger stood near; So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, So light to the saddle before her he sprung! "She is won! we are gone, over bank, bush, and scaur; They'll have fleet steeds that follow," quoth young Lochinvar. There was mounting 'mong Graemes of the Netherby clan; Forsters, Fenwicks, and Musgraves, they rode and they ran: There was racing and chasing on Cannobie Lee, But the lost bride of Netherby ne'er did they see. So daring in love, and so dauntless in war, Have ye e'er heard of gallant like young Lochinvar?" Well, have you?

From Quiz Zoinks!

Answer: Shaggy

Various definitions in the online "Urban Dictionary" tell us that "Zoinks!" is used to express fear or panic, or perhaps delight or then again maybe surprise. A versatile word is this one! Some sources say that it was not "Scooby Doo's" Shaggy, but Robin from the 1960s "Batman" TV series who popularized the word. Take your pick.

From Quiz The High Zees

Answer: zeatin

Zeatin is a hormone (something that affects cells to achieve certain results) that promotes plant growth. It is the leading active ingredient in coconut milk; scientists used coconut milk in experiments to see if it would help promote more rapid plant growth with success. Source: Wikipedia.org

From Quiz The Rarest Letter

Answer: zabaglione

Zabaglione is a heavily whipped custard, in effect. The whipping incorporates air and lightens it. In Italy it is traditionally served with figs. In the US it is usually served with whatever fruit is in season or that the cook desires.

From Quiz Catching some ZZZZZs

Answer: Annibale Zoilo

Annibale Zoilo (c 1537-1592) was born in Rome. Little is known of his early years, but he clearly was very talented as he became maestro di cappella of San Luigi de' Francesi by 1862, when he was probably in his mid-20s. A short few years later he became maestro di cappella at St John Lateran in Rome, one of the most coveted positions for a musician at that time. His last position took him to Loreto, Italy, where he remained until his death. Mikolaj Zielenski (dates unknown) was a Polish composer whose only known works were published in 1611, two polychordal works dedicated to the Archbishop of Gniezno (a city in central western Poland). Gioseffo Zarlino (1570-1590) was born near Venice, Italy, and was ordained as a priest in the Franciscan order. While he did compose a number of works, his principal contribution to music was in musical theory. He also held the post of maestro di cappella of St. Mark's, Venice. Nicolaus Zacharie(c 1400-1466) was possibly from Brindisi, Italy. Very little is known about him, but in 1420 he was a singer at Florence Cathedral, then was taken by the Pope to Rome to sing in the Papal choir. His last known position was as a chaplain at the church of Santa Maria in Ceglie Messapico, near Brindisi. His three known works are two motets and a secular ballata.

From Quiz A Zabaglione of Zeds

Answer: A zither

The zither is an ancient instrument with variations found in the music of many cultures from Ancient Chinese to modern European. Zithers usually consist of metal strings stretched over a flat hollow box with a sound hole; the strings are attached to tuning pegs. There are many different instruments in the zither family, including psaltery, autoharp and dulcimers; a Google image search will show you the wide variation in shape and size. The word is derived from the Ancient Greek "kithara", which also provides us with the modern word "guitar". "The Third Man" is set in post-WW2 Vienna and tells the story of a writer investigating the accidental death of his friend Harry Lime who turns out to have been involved in criminal activity. The music and photography enhance the sinister and mysterious atmosphere tremendously, and the movie won an Academy Award for Best Photography as well as a BAFTA for Best British Film. "Zillah" is an Indian administrative district; "Zingara" is an Italian word meaning "gypsy girl"; "Zyzygy" is an astrological term describing the lining up of three or more planets.

From Quiz Zany "Z" Quiz

Answer: zenith

Zenith can also be used to describe the peak of something, such as, the zenith of his career was when he scored the winning goal.

From Quiz Your "Y" Quiz

Answer: Young

The YWCA is the Young Women's Christian Association. Their two goals are to empower women and eliminate racism. Unlike the YMCA which is a business, the YWCA is a nonprofit organization.

From Quiz Let's Start at the End

Answer: ZZ Top

Known as "that little ol' band from Texas", ZZ Top have been together for more than thirty years, and were asked to perform at President George W. Bush's inaugural celebrations.

From Quiz 'Y' Not Take This Quiz?

Answer: 'Yakety Sax'

From Quiz Answers Beginning With 'Y'

Answer: Yard

A yard is a British imperial unit of length which measures three feet or 36 inches. There are 1760 yards in a mile. In horse racing, a furlong is 220 yards, and in cricket, the length of the pitch is one chain (22 yards).

From Quiz Hello, Here is the Letter "Y"

Answer: Romanov

Yekaterinburg is a city in the Sverdlovsk oblast in Russia, which lies along the Iset River more than 1,600 km east of Moscow. It is an important center of heavy engineering and the junction of railways between the Urals and other parts of Russia. Yekaterinburg became internationally known for being the place where, during the Russian Revolution of 1917, the Imperial Family of the Romanovs, consisting of former Tsar Nicholas II, his wife the Empress Alessandra (granddaughter of Queen Victoria), their five children and four people who accompanied them into exile were executed.

From Quiz Y? Here's Y!

Answer: Hex

Hex was invented by Danish mathematician Piet Hein in 1942, who originally named the game Con-tac-tix. Parker Brothers picked up the game in 1952 and named their version Hex. Hex is traditionally played on a rhombus shaped game board featuring 11x11 hexagonal cells. Each player places their colored stone on one of the hexagons. The player that links opposite sides of the game board first is declared the winner. The game of Y is played in a similar fashion to Hex. It was originally played on a triangular shaped board with hexagonal cells along each side and filled into the center. However, today Y game boards can vary in size and cell shape. The winner of Y is the player that can first connect all three sides with his/her game pieces. The game of Y was invented in 1953 by American mathematicians Craige Schensted and Charles Titus.

From Quiz "Z"et it Be! Zey all Start with "Z"

Answer: Zamboni

The Zamboni is an ice resurfacing machine and was invented by Frank Zamboni in 1949 in California. Regardless of the brand or manufacturer all ice resurfacing machines are commonly known as a "Zamboni". A zander is a species of freshwater fish. Zaftig is a term used for, usually, a woman who has a plump rounded figure. A zawn is a term in the British Isles for a deep and narrow sea-inlet.

From Quiz Why Z?

Answer: More points in Scrabble

The letter Z is worth 10 points on its own. Spell out zed and you have 13 points. Zee only gives you 12. (Single use score only, of course.)

From Quiz Z is for...

Answer: zori

Zori are flat sandals originally made of plant fibers or wood, with a thong to secure the feet. The style was imitated and first appeared in New Zealand and the United States in the early 1940s as 'flip-flops'. While flip-flops are casual wear, zori were made for formal occasions to be worn with a kimono. Zouk is a style of music originating in the Caribbean islands; zeps are sandwiches made with a long crusty roll (like subs and grinders); zine is a self-published work of text and/or images (short for magazine).

From Quiz "Y" Through the Looking Glass

Answer: Pay

Pay (yap) is the correct answer. The State of Yap is among four major islands which are a part of the Federated States of Micronesia which include Yap, Ponape, Truk, and Kosrae. Yap's eastern side is located on the Pacific Ocean and on its western side the Philippine Sea. It is approximately five hundred miles south of Guam and eight hundred miles from the Philippine Islands. Yap has an extensive history with many countries having claimed it as its own: Germany, Spain, Britain, Japan and the United States. Today, as part of the Micronesia Federation, Yap is trying to preserve its unique culture, tradition, and values as it enters the modern world. An example of Yapese traditions in existence is the cultural norm that women may not bare their thighs in public. Yap's tourist information suggests that both women and men wear clothing that reaches to the knee.

From Quiz You asked for it!

Answer: Yahoos

The Houyhnhnms represent all the best virtues of humankind. The Yahoos are the lowest of the low: filthy, degenerate, exhibiting every reprehensible aspect. They remind Gulliver of mankind at its worst. From the book, a satirical masterpiece, Swift makes his obvious comments on the virtues and vices of the creatures of the earth through this 'journal' of the travels. Though it makes some good points, it is a puritanical view of society with a conspicuous absence of 'grey areas'.

From Quiz The High Zees

Answer: Zechariah

Zechariah is found in the Old Testament of Christian Bibles.

From Quiz The Rarest Letter

Answer: Old Rough and Ready

Zachary Taylor did not like the formal dress and pomp used in the military at that time, and wore plain dress. He was also in the middle of every fray his men were in. Thus, he received the title "Old Rough and Ready", which was very fitting. Taylor never lost a battle he enjoined, and eventually became a Brigadier General. Although he was a Southerner and a slave owner, he wanted the Union to hold together. Some historians feel that because of him and his courage and honesty against the many who did not like him for his stance, the Civil War was postponed for 11 years. He was president for little more than one year, dying after what was said to be an acute attack of indigestion.

From Quiz For the Ys Old Owl...

Answer: Yam

The Yam was a song as well as a dance, and originally it was intended for both Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to sing it. Fred, however, wasn't impressed with it so Ginger sang and danced it solo - wearing a gown that seems to have been inspired by a harem and wielding her handbag like a cream pie. The Yale Flip is a dance from 1911, probably found in Boston and related to a two-step. The Yankee Rag is a polka, seen around 1918. The Yorick Dance was seen in 1898 at Mardi Gras.

From Quiz Zany "Z" Quiz

Answer: zoology

Much of what zoologists learn about other animals have helped the human race advance.

From Quiz Your "Y" Quiz

Answer: Year of the Monkey

The 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac are dog, pig, rooster, dragon, ox, sheep, horse, rabbit, snake, monkey, rat and tiger. Other years for the monkey include 1992 and 2004.

From Quiz Let's Start at the End

Answer: Zorro

Making his first appearance in the 1919 magazine story "The Curse of Capistrano", Zorro's trademark is the "slash! slash! slash!" 'Z' which he inflicts onto the skin or clothing of his adversaries. His name is Spanish for "fox", derived from a word originally meaning "cunning".

From Quiz 'Y' Not Take This Quiz?

Answer: Gig Young

Gig's real name was Byron Barr and he was born on November 4, 1913. All of the other 'Young' choices are fine actors too.

From Quiz Brought to You by the Letter Z

Answer: zebu & zebus

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