World trivia questions
4036 multiple-choice World trivia questions with four options and the answer.
- This Baltic country celebrates its Independence Day on November 18th. The people there speak an Indo-European language and its largest city is not Vilna.
- Which comic strip, written and illustrated by Bill Watterson, began on November 18 in 1985?
- The first book printed on press was produced on November 18 in what year?
- What is the title of Mark Twains first story, which was printed in the New York Saturday Evening Post on November 18 in 1865?
- Which was the second Western Hemisphere country (after the USA) to gain its independence after winning an important battle on November 18 in 1803?
- Who directed Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon with Mickey Mouse, which was released on November 18 in 1928?
- The Baltic Sea connects to the North Sea via several natural straits of different sizes between Denmark on one side and Sweden and Norway on the other. Which of the following is NOT a strait between the two seas?
- There are many rivers that flow into the Baltic Sea. The Daugava in Russia, Belarus, and Latvia is the longest ( 1,020km ). Another river, however, has the highest water discharge while being only 74 km in length. In this aspect, it is is the third largest river in Europe after Volga and Danube. Name it.
- There are nine countries that surround the Baltic Sea. Some of their capitals are port-cities located on the Baltic Sea, its gulfs, bays, or straits. Which Baltic capital has access to the sea only via a river system?
- Gotland, the largest island in the Baltic Sea, is also a province of this Baltic country.
- This city, founded in 1703, is the largest city on the Baltic Sea in terms of population.
- The Kaliningrad region belongs to the Russian Federation, although it is separated from the Russian territory and borders Lithuania and Poland. Right before and during WWII the region was a part of this European country.
- Some countries around the Baltic Sea have very similar culture, history and language. The Prussian language that was a part of the Baltic language group is now extinct. What are the two remaining languages of the Baltic group?
- Arguably, the worst ship sinking in terms of loss of life in history occurred in the Baltic Sea. The Soviet captain Alexander Marinesko, the man Hitler called his personal enemy, sent almost 9,000 people, mostly civilians, down to the bottom of the sea when he torpedoed this German ship.
- A disaster that took the lives of 852 people occurred in September of 1994 when the ferry ship named after this country sank in the Baltic Sea.
- Born on October 26, 1947, this previous First Lady is also known for being Senator of New York.
- His birthdate is October 4, 1924. He was a heroic actor and president of the National Rifle Association for five years.
- This famous movie actress was born on October 28, 1967. She is famous for movies like Something To Talk About and Oceans Eleven.
- He was the second U.S. President and was born on October 30, 1735.
- This businessman, born on October 11, 1844, is known for opening one of the most famous condiment companies in America.
- This actor, born on October 18,1987, starred in the famous Disney Channel movie High School Musical.
- This actress, born on October 1, 1935, won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for a classic musical movie in 1964.
- This notable U.S. president, born on October 27, 1858, has his face carved in Mount Rushmore.
- Born on October 12, 1970, this actor is widely known for portraying Mike Seaver in a popular 80s television series.
- Which Italian automobile manufacturer was set up in 1910 and has been part of the FIAT Group since 1986?
- The character Short Round drove a replica of this car in the opening scenes of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, a film released in 1984. It was a United States make of car. The company existed from 1930 to 1936.
- What make was the official state limousine of many US Presidents, including Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy?
- Each generation of BMW has been signified by an e-code - the letter E and a number. Which was the first generation of BMW cars?
- What Swedish automobile maker produced a vehicle for the Swedish Army in 1959?
- What company produced the famous race car Sport Kurz between 1928 and 1932?