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Quiz about FunTrivia World Mix Vol 20
Quiz about FunTrivia World Mix Vol 20

FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 20 Trivia Quiz


A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
FTBot
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
411,165
Updated
Dec 04 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1193
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Liz5050 (10/10), rabbit1964 (9/10), caparica (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The sale of goods in the United States is largely governed by what set of model laws?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The first nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the world shares its name with an early NASA space shuttle orbiter and what fictional starship from Star Trek? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. At which of her homes, located in the Scottish Highlands, did Queen Elizabeth II usually spend her summer break? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was Donald Trump's running mate in the 2016 presidential election? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What Russian military vessel sank on August 12, 2000? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1002AD Brian Boru became the first High King of all Ireland. Before he was named Boru he shared a last name with the first catholic president of the USA, who was that president? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. British rule in India was known by the Hindi word for "sovereignty". What is it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. At what time of year would people in Scotland "first foot"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What artifact from the SS Edmund Fitzgerald is displayed at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What product did Steve McQueen advertise on television in 1958, when it was still cool? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The sale of goods in the United States is largely governed by what set of model laws?

Answer: Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

Ten years of work prepared the Uniform Commercial Code for its initial release in 1952. (The other three choices are made up, as you may have suspected.). The majority of states' adoption of these model laws into theirs own states' laws has helped avoid unnecessary conflicts and problems for sellers and buyers, even across state lines. 'The Code' remains a work in progress.

More than 100 other 'uniform laws' promulgations have been enacted on diverse topics, for example: the Uniform Adoption Act, the Uniform Athlete Agents Act and the Uniform Condominium Act.

Question by player ELJ1
2. The first nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the world shares its name with an early NASA space shuttle orbiter and what fictional starship from Star Trek?

Answer: Enterprise

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) is the eighth US Navy ship to bear this name. The first NASA space shuttle was originally to be called the Constitution, until a write-in campaign from Star Trek fans triggered renaming the craft to Enterprise.

Question by player eunice2
3. At which of her homes, located in the Scottish Highlands, did Queen Elizabeth II usually spend her summer break?

Answer: Balmoral Castle

The Balmoral Castle estate, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was first visited by the British royal family in 1848. Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, bought the lease on the property, along with its furniture and staff sight unseen! Albert loved the property because it reminded him of his homeland; Victoria wrote that the house was small, but she liked the "freedom and peace" there.

The family purchased the property in 1852, built a new, larger castle, and loved their time in the Highlands. Today Balmoral is open to the public from April-July; Elizabeth II typically visits the estate from July through October, while continuing to keep up with her correspondence and attending local events.

It is a tradition for family members to visit there too, and much has been written about family barbecues, hikes, dogs, and fishing there.

Question by player ponycargirl
4. Who was Donald Trump's running mate in the 2016 presidential election?

Answer: Mike Pence

Mr Trump's campaign advisers drew up a list of suitable candidates which was eventually reduced to two, Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee and Governor Mike Pence of Indiana (according to the New York Times). Governor John Kasich of Ohio had also been a strong contender but had policy disagreements with the presidential candidate. Senator Corker said that he was better suited to a cabinet position such as Treasury or State Department. On July 16, in New York, Mr Trump announced Governor Mike Pence as his running mate.

Question by player Calpurnia09
5. What Russian military vessel sank on August 12, 2000?

Answer: Kursk

The Kursk was a Russian nuclear powered submarine performing a training mission in the Barents Sea. While preparing to fire dummy torpedoes at a battlecruiser, one of the torpedoes malfunctioned causing a massive explosion. The blast blew apart the ship and all 118 men on board died.

Question by player Grad56
6. In 1002AD Brian Boru became the first High King of all Ireland. Before he was named Boru he shared a last name with the first catholic president of the USA, who was that president?

Answer: John F Kennedy

The word 'boru' means 'cattle counter' in Gaelic. The number of cattle you owned was an indicator of wealth and importance. Brian was the equivalent of a cattle baron. He belonged to the clan or family of Kennedy.

Question by player boofhead54
7. British rule in India was known by the Hindi word for "sovereignty". What is it?

Answer: Raj

Covering all of present day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh the British Raj existed from 1858 when control was passed from the British East India Company to the British Crown. Queen Victoria was declared Empress of India in 1876. The Raj ended in 1947 when India and Pakistan gained independence. Bangladesh was initially part of Pakistan, but gained its own independence in 1971.

Question by player jules44
8. At what time of year would people in Scotland "first foot"?

Answer: New Year's Day

First footing is when people go out after the bells toll midnight on New Year's Eve, which is known as Hogmanay in Scotland. We visit friends and relatives with a piece of coal, something to eat, and of course, a dram of whisky. The first person to cross your threshold should be male, dark-haired, and never empty handed to bring luck to your house for that year.

This used to be the norm but the custom is dying out as people stay home to watch TV or go to organised events.

Question by player Senga2
9. What artifact from the SS Edmund Fitzgerald is displayed at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum?

Answer: the bell

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship on the Great Lakes at that time, sank during a storm on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. The ship was carrying iron ore from Duluth, Minnesota, to Zug Island, near Detroit, Michigan. The entire crew of 29 died.

The Edmund Fitzgerald's bell was recovered in 1995, and was displayed at the museum, which is located at Whitefish Point Light Station, Michigan.

Question by player JDavidM
10. What product did Steve McQueen advertise on television in 1958, when it was still cool?

Answer: Viceroys

In the 1950s many stars advertised cigarettes on the television. Steve McQueen made three commercials for Viceroys with a catch phrase "Viceroy is the cigarette with the thinking man's filter and the smokin' man's taste". At that time he was starring in his popular series "Wanted: Dead or Alive" and the commercials were filmed on that set.

Although Steve McQueen died of cancer it is alleged it was not from smoking but from an asbestos-related cause due to exposure either in the US Navy or from the protective suit he used in his racing career.

Question by player habitsowner
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