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Mixing It Up-General Trivia Trivia Quiz

Ten trivia questions on a variety of topics and subjects ranging from history, science, and art to theatre, cuisine, and more.

A multiple-choice quiz by Katachi. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Katachi

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,792

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
709

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which country is referred to as "Saqartvelo" by its indigenous people? Hint

Sri Lanka

Georgia

Lesotho

Mongolia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Xylem and phloem can both be found in what? Hint

Trees

Stars

Nails

Teabags

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many puppeteers operate a single puppet in Japanese bunraku theatre? Hint

Two

Three

Five

Nine

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who wrote the science-fiction novel "The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch"? Hint

H.P Lovecraft

Ray Bradbury

Philip K. Dick

Stephen King

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which US President chose not to run for a term of his own because he was in poor health due to Bright's Disease? Hint

Chester A. Arthur

Martin Van Buren

John Tyler

Andrew Johnson

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Question 6 of 10

6. The beaver is classified in which phylum? Hint

Hemichordata

Chordata

Mollusca

Rotifera

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which actor is probably best known for his role as Al Bundy in "Married...With Children"? Hint

Tim Allen

Craig T. Nelson

Mark Harmon

Ed O'Neill

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are traditional dumplings from Poland called? Hint

Pierogi

Wonton

Momo

Khinkali

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these liquors is necessary to make a mojito? Hint

Tequila

Bourbon

Vodka

Rum

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which artist painted "The Raft of the Medusa"? Hint

Seurat

Gericault

Ingres

Monet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which country is referred to as "Saqartvelo" by its indigenous people?

Answer: Georgia

In English, we call the country "Georgia," and refer to the language spoken by the people, as well as the people themselves, as "Georgian". In the Republic of Georgia, however, the locals call their country "Saqartvelo," while they refer to their language as "Kartuli," and to themselves as "Kartveli". Saint Giorgi (aka Saint George) is a highly revered historical and religious figure in Georgian history and society.

2. Xylem and phloem can both be found in what?

Answer: Trees

The xylem and the phloem are the transport tissues inside of plants. They allow the water that is absorbed to circulate throughout the entire body of the plant.

3. How many puppeteers operate a single puppet in Japanese bunraku theatre?

Answer: Three

The least experienced puppeteer operates the puppet's feet, while a more experienced puppeteer operates the puppet's left hand. Then the master puppeteer, who has years of experience, controls the puppet's right hand and head.

4. Who wrote the science-fiction novel "The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch"?

Answer: Philip K. Dick

The novel was published in 1965. It is considered one of Philip K. Dick's most cerebral pieces of work.

5. Which US President chose not to run for a term of his own because he was in poor health due to Bright's Disease?

Answer: Chester A. Arthur

President Arthur assumed office after the assassination of President James Garfield in 1881. After finishing Garfield's term, he did not seek a term of his own, as he knew that his kidney was in poor condition due to Bright's Disease.

6. The beaver is classified in which phylum?

Answer: Chordata

The beaver is classified as a Chordate, as it has a vertebrate. Its class is the mammalia.

7. Which actor is probably best known for his role as Al Bundy in "Married...With Children"?

Answer: Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill played the infamous role from 1987 to 1997. The show originally aired on the Fox channel.

8. What are traditional dumplings from Poland called?

Answer: Pierogi

Pierogi dumplings are typically filled with vegetables, such as potatoes and/or sauerkraut. They are traditionally served during holidays.

9. Which of these liquors is necessary to make a mojito?

Answer: Rum

Cuba is the birthplace of this particular cocktail. Mojitos are made of rum, lime juice, mint, sugar, and soda water - and usually served in a Collins glass.

10. Which artist painted "The Raft of the Medusa"?

Answer: Gericault

The French artist Theodore Gericault painted this piece between 1818 and 1819. It is on display at the Louvre in Paris.

Source: Author Katachi

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