Humanities trivia questions
924 multiple-choice Humanities trivia questions with four options and the answer.
- What Ancient Greek lyric poet was born on the island of Lesbos from which the term lesbian is derived?
- The word shylock, which refers to a ruthless moneylender, is derived from the name of a character appearing in what Shakespearean play?
- The phrase Herculean task, meaning a difficult task that requires great effort, originates from the stories of the Twelve Labors of the divine hero Hercules. Which of these is not one of the labors Hercules had to perform?
- The modern sandwich is possibly named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who allegedly ordered his servant to bring him meat tucked between two pieces of bread, as he was unwilling to leave this activity.
- What is the origin of the word maverick, which refers for a person of independent views?
- Which of these weapons, named after people, is colloquially known as The Gun That Won the West?
- Yogic postures are know as this.
- Yoga originates from this country.
- Yoga literally means this.
- Bhakti Yoga is the path of this.
- That which enters the body is called Prana and that which leaves it is called Apana. What does Prana mean?
- Although in western culture she is known for the Dance of the Seven Veils, the Bible only says she danced for Herod. Her dancing pleased Herod so much that he promised her anything she wanted. What famous dancer asked for the head of John the Baptist?
- Considered by many to be one of the greatest American dancers, this Kirov Ballet dancer defected while touring in Canada in 1974. He became the Principle Dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Which dancer played Carrie Bradshaws Russian boyfriend in Sex in the City?
- Blue jean baby, LA lady, seamstress for the band is the beginning line in this Elton John song. Who is the Ballerina, you must have seen dancing in the sand?
- This American woman is often called the Mother of Modern Dance. She was a hit in Europe but many Americans disapproved of her life style and politics. Whose last words were reported to be Goodbye my friends, I am off to glory.
- She came out strutting wearing only a button and a bow. But it was the grand finale that got the audience every time. She did a triple somersault and when she hit the ground, she winked at the audience and then she turned around. Who had a tattoo of a cowboy pictured on her spine that said Phoenix, Arizona 1949?
- What is the name of the dwelling place of the Norse gods?
- In Norse mythology, what kind of animals are Odins two companions that kept him informed of various events?
- What is Bifrost in North mythology?
- What does the Latin word spiro mean?
- What is the translation of the Latin saying Finis vitae sed non amoris?
- What does the Latin word bellum mean?
- What is the meaning of the proverb Aquila non captat muscas?
- What does the word lupus mean?
- What does the Latin word felicitas mean?
- What is the translation of the saying Cui peccare licet peccat minus?
- What does the Latin word copia mean?
- What does the Latin word nemo mean?
- What does the Latin phrase Dum spiro spero mean?
- According to the legends, how many dogs did Artemis take with her while hunting?