Today's Trivia Questions

17

Can you name a former California ghost town, now a revived tourist town, named after another state?

6

This explorer, conservationist, and author was born in April, 1838. He helped create national parks in the USA, and the longest trail in the Sierras is named after him. Who is he?

12

What were the two top money making films of 2001?

5

What were the names of the two athletes who raised their fists in the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympic games, and in which city did this occur?

5

At 6'2 1/2", Bill Clinton is tied as the third tallest President ever. Which three Presidents were at least as tall as Bill Clinton?

1

Born in 1903, he became a singer and actor who received an Academy Award in 1944, and recorded 1500 records, including more #1 hits than Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and the Beatles (39 of them). Who was he?

2

Which one of these people did not sign the Declaration of Independence: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin?

4

On December 31 and January 1 of 2001, a world record was set in China when Ye Jiangchuan did this with 1004 people in 28 hours. Did what?

11

London tourists might know that the "New Palace of Westminster" is more commonly known as ... what?

8

As French minister of war in the 1920's, he proposed a line of fortification along France's eastern border with Germany. Considered impregnable, the line was breached and captured by the Nazis. Who was he?

18

According to the Guiness Book of World Records, Elizabeth Taylor holds the record for the most costume changes in one film: 65 different costume changes in which 1963 film?

8

What term describes a government where power is divided between a central authority and regional units?

6

If a diamond is the hardest known substance , what is used to cut diamonds?

6

Can you name three countries whose names begin with the letter "H"?

15

In 1974 this young actress who co-starred in a film with her father became the youngest person to ever win the Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress. Who was she, and for what film?