Random Trivia Questions

14

In 1789, President George Washington appointed which person to be the first Secretary of State?

12

Of all the countries which border the Mediterranean Sea, which has the largest area?

7

In 1963, Shirley MacLaine did it, in 1978, Brooke Shields did it, and in 1983, Rebecca De Mornay did it. What did they do? They played the role of hookers in films. What were the film's titles?

18

In 1989, this European monarchy with 5 million inhabitants was the world's first nation to legalize gay marriages. Which country is it?

15

Which U.S. President in 1823 declared that the United States would not tolerate European intervention in the Americas.

18

How many independent countries share a land border with France?

1

England's first and second Civil Wars took place in what six-year range? Name any year, and if it's within 10 years, o.k.

19

Who was Queen Elizabeth's father -- the popular British King from 1936-1952?

4

After the defeat of the Titans by Zeus, which mythological figure was condemned to support the earth and sky on his shoulders for eternity?

3

What physical trait did all these people have in common: King Henry VIII, William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, and Lucille Ball?

19

Which California city was named after a horticulturist who developed hundreds of varieties of flowers, fruits and vegetables?

14

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal made his national debut in what famous TV show from the 1970's?

1

There are at least six countries in Europe whose name contains the word "Land." Two of them are Finland and Ireland. Can you name three others?

14

Of the three branches of Judaism: Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform, how many accept female rabbis? 0, 1, 2, or 3

9

The Republican Party first appeared on the U.S. Presidential ballot in which of these years: 1826, 1856, or 1860?