I Love the Letter "G" Trivia Quiz

Answer: Guyana

Guyana is the only one of these countries not found in Africa. It is, in fact, a small country found on the northern coast of South America. Guyana was governed by the Dutch for centuries before coming under the rule of the British empire. Guyana is the only country in South America where English is the official language.

The culture of Guyana is a mix of European, African, and Caribbean influences.

Answer: Ancient poetry

"The Georgics" is a poem that takes up four books. It is thought to have been published around 29 BC. It is the second major work by the Latin literary genius Virgil. It preceded "The Aeneid" and follows his "Eclogues". The subject of the poem is agricultural, and characterizes the tensions that are found in that world.

Answer: Cheese

These are three different types of cheese. Geitost is a Norwegian cheese that is made from a mixture of both cow and goat milk. Granbu is a hard Italian cheese that is usually light yellow in color and is made from pasteurized buffalo milk. Giuncatella is also an Italian cheese made from buffalo milk, but slightly less firm than Granbu, and is often flavored with hot peppers.

Answer: Sweden

Greta Garbo was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden. Despite being able to perform as an actress, Garbo was intensely personal and did not like public interaction. She did not sign autographs or give interviews. She retired at the age of 36, while still at the height of her career. She went on to live a quiet secluded life and did not make public appearances.

Answer: Green

Gaspeite was discovered in 1966. It is named after an area in Eastern Canada where it was first discovered. Gaspeite is a rare mineral that comes in a lovely light apple green color. There have been a few stones found that were almost neon green. This lovely mineral is used for carving decorative figurines and cabochon jewelry.

Answer: Crocodile

The gharial is an unusual river crocodile who favors the murky waters of Northern India. This crocodile has an elongated snout that is very narrow and full of fifty sharp teeth. This snout is used for hunting the primary food of fish and other small animals.

Answer: Glaistig

Found in Scottish mythology, the Glaistig is a ghost which can appear in many forms usually half woman-half goat. The Gui Po is a type of Chinese ghost which usually manifests itself as an old hag. The Gurumapa is an evil child-eating demon found in Nepalese mythology. Gytrash is an mythological English spirit that usually appears as a black dog. It is viewed as both benevolent and evil.

Answer: It was the name of a Native-American chief

Geronimo (1829-1909) was an important 19th century Native American chief. He was the leader of the Bedonkohe Apache peoples. Geronimo was known for his intelligence, bravery, cunning, and leadership skills. His name, strangely enough, translates to "he who yawns".

His name is often uttered by those who are engaging in an act which they believe takes courage. The custom of yelling "Geronimo" is sometimes attributed to Aubrey Eberhardt, who was a member of the U.S. Army's original parachute team. He is said to have started this custom and it continues to this day.

Answer: Her garden

You should expect to be walking out to her garden. Native to southern Africa, the gastria has stomach-shaped flowers. This plant is also known as ox-tongue and mother-in-laws tongue. Gladiolus are flashy perennial flowers from the iris family. These long-stemmed plants displays numerous blooms on each stalk and come in a huge variety of colors.

Answer: Put it on your head

A "gat" is a type of Korean men's hat. Made from horsehair applied to a bamboo frame, the gat has a tall crown and a wide brim. They are usually black in color, and worn during religious ceremonies. This head-wear was thought to protect the wearers topknot and as well as showing their status in Korean society.