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Question 1 of 15

What was the title of the 1965 #1 hit by Roger Miller?

The Sign The Power of Love Bump N' Grind King of the Road

Question 2 of 15

What future president probably told a lie or two, and definitely did not chop down any cherry tree, no matter what you heard as a kid?

Paul Revere Sam Adams Benjamin Franklin George Washington

Question 3 of 15

What is the colorful common name for the river known locally as the Huang He?

Blue Red Yellow White

Question 4 of 15

In what movie does Vangelis's synth music play as runners train on a beach in the opening shot?

Breaking Away Personal Best Jesse Owens Story Chariots of Fire

Question 5 of 15

What are the Russian 19th and 20th century jeweller Peter Faberge's most famous creations shaped like?

Eggs Birds Cups Wheels

Question 6 of 15

If you want to enjoy Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro, which continent should you visit?

Africa South America North America Asia

Question 7 of 15

The Netherlands is famous for which of these?

Skyscrapers Castles Mosques Windmills

Question 8 of 15

What is the currency of Argentina, Chile and Mexico?

Lira Schilling Dinar Peso

Question 9 of 15

Which best describes the Parthenon?

Battle Ground From U.S. Civil War River Is Ice-Free All Year 843 Acres In The Center Of The City A Ruin Lying Atop The Acropolis Of Athens

Question 10 of 15

Who became the new Pope in 2013?

Marcus Francis Ellis Lucius

Question 11 of 15

In the 1600s, Chef Francois Pierre de La Varenne likely founded what country's haute cuisine, as court chef to Louis XIV?

France Greece Russia Italy

Question 12 of 15

Which garment did the Romans usually use on official occasions?

Pallium Toga Sagum Tunic

Question 13 of 15

What Saint is celebrated on 17 March?

St. Patrick St. Helena St. George St. Andrew

Question 14 of 15

Which word do we get for the Italian for "broken banker's lenders' table"?

Bankrupt Loan Interest Check

Question 15 of 15

Which international honor was first awarded in 1901?

Pulitzer Prize Nobel Prize Caldecott Medal Grammy Award

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