Popular Trivia Questions

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When in December, 1996, his daughter asked him what he wanted for Christmas, he replied, "another Christmas." Who were they - father and daughter?

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Two of the most famous cathedrals in the world are St. Paul's in London, and St. Peter's in Rome. Which architect designed the former, and which person designed the dome at St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican City?

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True or False: George Washington was born in England?

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What is the highest mountain peak in North America?

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In the 1970's at Oakland's Technical High School, he was a 3-sport star: football, basketball, and baseball. He received two dozen college scholarship offers for football. He went on to become a great star in baseball, playing on a local major league team

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In April, 1982, war broke out in a neutral location between two very unlikely enemies -- countries located almost 7,000 miles apart. Who were the opponents; where did they fight?

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The international airport in Rome is named after which versatile genius?

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What is the name of the 3-leaved-clover symbol of Ireland?

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The 1939 film classic, Gone With the Wind, won the Oscar in all these categories except one. Which one did it not win? Best Actress, Actor, Film, Director.

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The Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and 1984 were won by two black males. Who were they?

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The artist Antonio Canaletto created numerous paintings of which city?

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Name the actress who starred in the lead roles in each of these films: a. 1953 - Two stars of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" b. 1969- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie c. 1979 - An Unmarried Woman d. 1989 - When Harry Met Sally

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One of the finest Universities in England and one of the finest Universities in the USA are located in towns with the same name. Can you name these two schools?

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This British pop musician, born in 1940, had dozens of hits in Britain, but never met with great popularity in the USA. He is sometimes called the Elvis of England. Who is this superstar of British rock music?

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Did Benjamin Franklin sign the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, both, or neither?