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A multiple-choice quiz by jacobaz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jacobaz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
157,785

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
875

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Question 1 of 10

1. The ancient city of Petra is located in which country? Hint

Turkey

Yemen

Syria

Jordan

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the official language of Aruba? Hint

French

Dutch

Portuguese

Spanish

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who once claimed to have over 200 Nehru jackets in his collection? Hint

George Harrison

Johnny Carson

Joe Namath

Sammy Davis Jr.

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Question 4 of 10

4. This apple was introduced to North America in the 1820's. It has bright red on yellow or green skin with tart and juicy flesh. It is mainly used for cooking and baking. Hint

Fuji

Jonathan

Granny Smith

Red Delicious

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Question 5 of 10

5. On June 22 1633, who was condemned by the Papal court? Hint

Henry VIII

Galileo

John Knox

Martin Luther

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Ig Nobel prize is awarded yearly for "achievements that cannot or should not be reproduced." In 1999 the Peace prize went to: Hint

the inventor of an automobile anti-theft device

Pepsi

the British Royal navy

a Lithuanian amusement park

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Question 7 of 10

7. Caroline Herschel was a noted ________. Hint

composer

anthropologist

physician

astronomer

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Question 8 of 10

8. Forastero, Criollo, and Trintario are the three main varieties of what food crop? Hint

cacao

millet

coffee

coconut

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the year 2000 "Son of Beast" achieved world fame as what? Hint

most challenging ski slope

fastest wooden roller coaster

heaviest pit bull

largest shark in captivity

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Question 10 of 10

10. Troglodytes originated in ________. Hint

Germany

Australia

Ethiopia

Java

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The ancient city of Petra is located in which country?

Answer: Jordan

Petra, meaning rock, was the capital of the Nabataeans who ruled this area. The city was extensively occupied from about 500 BC to 500 AD and contains many beautiful tombs. In 106 AD, Petra and its territory became a Roman province.

2. What is the official language of Aruba?

Answer: Dutch

Although originally claimed for Spain, Aruba has been a territory of the Netherlands since the 1600s.

3. Who once claimed to have over 200 Nehru jackets in his collection?

Answer: Sammy Davis Jr.

This jacket was named for the first prime minister of an independent India. The fad only lasted a few years during the late 1960's.

4. This apple was introduced to North America in the 1820's. It has bright red on yellow or green skin with tart and juicy flesh. It is mainly used for cooking and baking.

Answer: Jonathan

The Fuji was introduced in 1962, the Granny Smith is perhaps the world's best known green apple and the Red Delicious is best eaten raw as it turns to mush when cooked.

5. On June 22 1633, who was condemned by the Papal court?

Answer: Galileo

Galileo recanted his heresy about believing in a heliocentric universe. However, he was still placed under house arrest until his death. Almost 400 years later he was finally pardoned.

6. The Ig Nobel prize is awarded yearly for "achievements that cannot or should not be reproduced." In 1999 the Peace prize went to:

Answer: the inventor of an automobile anti-theft device

In 1999 the Peace prize went to Charles Fourie, a South African inventor who devised instant justice for would-be car-jackers. The driver merely depresses a foot pedal and flame-throwers incinerate anyone standing beside the car. According to the local police this device is perfectly legal.

In 2001 the prize went to an imitation Stalin-era labor camp complete with barracks and martial music blaring from loudspeakers in Lithuania. The 2000 prize went to the British Royal navy when sailors were ordered to stop using live shells for practice and instead just shout "bang!".

The 1993 Peace prize went to Pepsi-Cola of the Phillipines who sponsored a contest to award the winner a million dollars. Sadly, when they announced the wrong winning number, a riot ensued among some 800,000 contestants.

7. Caroline Herschel was a noted ________.

Answer: astronomer

Her brother William was the astronomer who discovered Uranus. She worked closely with her brother as an assistant and eventually became recognized as an authority on astronomy. For her achievements, she was awarded a pension by George III of England and made an honorary member of two scientific societies.

8. Forastero, Criollo, and Trintario are the three main varieties of what food crop?

Answer: cacao

Forastero is the most widely cultivated variety making up an estimated 90% of production. Criollo is the rarest and considered the finest variety. Trintario is a cross between Forastero and Criollo.

9. In the year 2000 "Son of Beast" achieved world fame as what?

Answer: fastest wooden roller coaster

This ride opened in 2000 at Kings Island amusement park near Cincinnati Ohio. Top speed is 78.4 mph

10. Troglodytes originated in ________.

Answer: Ethiopia

Remains of their cave dwellings can still be seen along the Nile. Ancient sources also place them in Syria and Arabia. The term is derived from the Greek, trog'le (cave) and duo(to get into).

Source: Author jacobaz

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