Only 10% Of The Population Can Pass This Quiz Without Checking The Answers
- by Beatrice Ghattas
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You may think you're like a young Einstein, but this quiz will test your basic knowledge of things ranging from science to television shows, passing by mathematics and history. Take this ultimate trivia quiz and find out if you're as smart as you think you are!
Let's set the mood: Imagine yourself in a darkly lit bar. Can you smell the stale peanuts and the vaguely nauseating odor of the nearby public washroom? Can you can also feel the tension surrounding you, so thick it could be cut through with a butter knife? Tonight is Trivia Night and the winning team goes home with 50$. So much is at stake. Your friends are counting on you and on that brain you keep bragging about. Are you really up for this? How much do you think you know about all of these topics? Do you know the exact height of your favorite basketball players? How much do you remember from your math classes? What happened to the world in 1939? Can you say precisely how big a country is? Have you truly been keeping up with the Kardashians or was that all talk and no walk? This quiz is your chance to prove yourself and show that you are the smartest, most knowledgeable person in your squad. Finally, you'll be able to shove your superior intelligence in your friends' stupid faces. Gone are the days when you had to accept their dumb jokes aimed at your capacities. Let this be the beginning of a new era, where your intellect is finally recognized as being the highest!
Let the quiz begin!
What movie is this quote from?
"Are you not entertained?" is what the main character of this movie, portrayed by Russell Crowe, roared to his attentive audience after having defeated a bunch of other men in combat. He followed his question with another by asking the crowd "Is this not why you are here?", after which he threw his sword on the ground and spit on it. Additional clue: this movie was directed by Ridley Scott, released in 2000, and starred other actors such as Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen. The movie also won an Oscar for Best Picture. Have you guessed what it is yet?
What is Albus Dumbledore's full name?
Albus Dumbledore is one of the most beloved and well-known characters in the iconic Harry Potter series. Acting as a kind of mentor to Harry and as a moral leader for many members of the wizarding community, his (spoiler alert!) death in the sixth installment of both the novels and films caused pain and sadness to many fans. His little quirks, such as his love for sherbet lemons and the fact that the scar above his left knee is the shape of the London Underground, made him a very endearing headmaster, although he did have some powerful and serious moments. Do you know this character's full name?
What's the name of our galaxy?
You live in a house, in a city, in a country, in a continent, on a planet, rotating around a star that is merely one of at least 100 billion other stars situated in our Galaxy. This galaxy, far from staying still, because it is constantly spinning through space, is also far from being unique, because it is only one of billions of other galaxies in the universe. In the middle of our Galaxy is a black hole, and we are approximately 26 000 light-years away from it. Can you tell us what our home galaxy is called?
Which one is not a Godfather character?
"The Godfather" trilogy is a series of movies by Francis Ford Coppola, released between 1972 and 1990, which center around a New York crime family, the Corleone. The films were based on a book by the author Mario Puzo. The actors Marlon Brando and Al Pacino each have a turn portraying a mafia boss who's leading the family, because they play father and son in the movies. Out of twenty-nine Oscar nominations, the trilogy has won nine. Do you know which one of these is NOT a character from the iconic films?
Who was the first person to go to space?
The first person to go to space was also the first person to orbit the earth. In 1961, on April 12, this twenty-seven year old astronaut became the first human being to go into space and, simultaneously, he or she was transformed into an international hero. The spacecraft orbited around the Earth once and it took 108 minutes to complete the flight. In his or her country, the astronaut in question also became a national treasure, cheered by the people of his or her nation. Do you know who that person was?
Can you name this Disney princess?
This young princess first appeared in the 2012 Disney animated movie "Brave". Her character was voiced by the actress Kelly Macdonald and other actors such as Emma Thompson and Billy Connolly also lent their vocal cords for the film. This princess' story takes place in Medieval Scotland and it is filled with misadventures and bravery as she tries to turn her mother, who's been transformed into a bear, back into a human. Do you know the name of this fierce princess?
What's the highest grossing movie of all time?
The highest grossing movie of all time is an American production and it has earned more than 2,783,918,982 dollars at the box office, worldwide. The budget for that movie was of 237 million dollars with an additional 150 million dollars for marketing. Other movies which are in the 50 highest grossing films list include "Jurassic World", "The Avengers", six out of eight "Harry Potter" movies, "Frozen", and the newest adaptation of "The Beauty and the Beast". However, only one film holds the title of highest grossing movie of all time, which is it?
What was the name of Kanye West's second album?
Kanye West is a rapper, a singer, a songwriter, a record producer, a fashion designer, and an entrepreneur, so you could say he is a kind of Renaissance Man. Born in Atlanta, this famous artist released his first album, "The College Dropout", in 2004 and since then his career has only been growing. Presently, his net worth is estimated at 145 million dollars and his influence is undeniable. Kanye has been a part of some controversies in the past years, but the critical success of his music has almost always been constant. Do you know what his second album was called?
What Christmas song do these lyrics come from?
"Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas/I won't even wish for snow/And I'm just gonna keep on waiting/Underneath the mistletoe" These lyrics come from one of the most iconic Christmas song and it is sure to be played in malls all over North America during the holidays. This song was both a critical and commercial success, with sales of at least 16 million copies globally and the title of 11th best-selling single of all time. Do you know which Christmas song we're talking about?
Who was the vice president to George W. Bush?
This man was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1941. From 1989 to 1993, he was the Secretary of Defense in George H. W. Bush's administration. During his time at the Pentagon, he supervised the US invasion of Panama as well as Operation Desert Storm. In the 2000 Presidential Election race, he was chosen by George W. Bush as a running mate and they won, making him the 46th vice president of the United Sates. Can you tell us who he is?
Where is this statue located?
This bronze and granite statue was inspired by the girl in Hans Christian Andersen's story "The Little Mermaid". After seeing a ballet based on the fairy tale, a brewer named Carl Jacobsen asked the sculptor Edvard Eriksen to recreate the mermaid. Jacobsen then offered this piece of art to the city of (blank) in (blank). The ballerina Ellen Price is the inspiration behind the sculpture, but she refused to pose for Eriksen, so he asked his own wife instead. Do you know where this mermaid is now?
Can you name this psychological disorder?
Emma doesn't experience extreme emotions; she is never very happy or very sad. She lacks motivation and doesn't talk much. Emma believes that people can't be trusted and for that reason she is withdrawn. Emma also suffers from delusions; she thinks that her friends are conspiring to frame her for a crime she didn't commit and she is getting more and more paranoid every day. She started feeling all of these symptoms after smoking marijuana. From which psychological disorder is Emma most likely suffering?
Which country is the world's happiest?
The World Happiness Report is published every year by the United Nations and in 2018, a new country was ranked the happiest. The report bases its ranking on poll surveys from 2015 to 2017 as well as other sources. The countries at the top of the list all tend to have high levels of income, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom, trust, and generosity. Presently, the unhappiest country in the world is Burundi and the United States is ranked 18th. Do you know which country is #1?
How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
This may be one of the most iconic and popular touristic attractions in Paris, if not the world, receiving approximately 7 000 000 visitors every year. It's construction started in January 1887. Two years, two months, and five days later, it was completed and was officially inaugurated at the 1889 Exposition Universelle, the occasion for which the tower had been built in the first place. People from all over the globe came to see what was, at the time, the highest tower in the world. The Eiffel tower has 108 stories and 1710 steps, but do you know how far from the ground you'd be if you climbed them all? How tall is the Eiffel Tower (including the antenna)?
Who discovered Penicillin?
After completing his education, this man went to work at St-Mary's Hospital Medical School, where he stayed for the next 49 years of his life. In 1928, he was working on the influenza virus when he noticed that mold had developed on one of his culture plate and that the area around it was bacteria-free, he named the substance penicillin. For his groundbreaking discovery, this man won the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine. Do you know who this man is?
What's the area of Russia?
Russia, also known as the Russian Federation, is the country with the largest area in the world. It's populated with over 144 million people and some of its biggest cities are Moscow, the country's capital, and Saint Petersberg. Russia may be outstretched over two continents and may span eleven time zones, but it's also home to one eighth of Earth's inhabited land area. Nevertheless, Russia's population is composed of at least 170 ethnic groups and apart from Russian, which is the official language, this country's inhabitants speak more than 100 other languages. Can you guess how big this country is?
What's his middle name?
Sterling K. Brown is an actor whose most widely known role at the moment is the one of Randall Pearson in the NBC drama series "This is Us". His portrayal of Randall got him an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He was also cast as Christopher Darden in the FX series "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story" and his performance earned him an Emmy Award. Brown was born in St-Louis, Missouri and as a child he used to go by his middle name. Can you tell us what it is?
Who was the 31st President of the United States?
This Republican politician was the president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. Shortly after his arrival in office, the Great Depression occured and one of his initial reactions was to massively deport Mexicans in an effort to give more jobs to "real Americans". This event is now known as the Mexican Repatriation. Later in his term, in 1932, the President signed the Emergency Relief and Construction Act, which lead to the funding of many public works projects in the country. These are only a few of this man's actions, do you know who he is?
Can you name this Ernest Hemingway novel?
Ernest Hemingway published this novel in 1929 and it has since become one of his most well-known literary works. Some of this book's noteworthy quotes include "The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially" as well as "No, that is the great fallacy: the wisdom of old men. They do not grow wise. They grow careful". Can you tell what book we're talking about?
Who's assassination triggered World War I?
During his visit in Sarajevo in 1914, a group of six assassins planned to kill this man, but initially failed to do so. When he and his wife were on their way back from a reception at the Town Hall, one of the assassins was positioned next to a food shop and when the couple's car stopped nearby him, the assassin shot twice and was immediately arrested. The man's wife was shot in the abdomen and the man himself was hit to the jugular. They both died on their way to get medical help. Who was the man?
Which John Green book was this quote taken out of?
"What a treacherous thing to believe that a person is more than a person." This quote was taken from a book which has been adapted to the big screen and its cast included, among other actors, Nat Wolff and Ansel Elgort. John Green, the author of this novel, mostly writes for young adults and has penned seven books so far, two of which have been turned into movies. The novel this quote was taken from earned an Edgar Award for best young adult novel. Can you tell us which book that is?
What did Marie Curie and her husband discover?
Marie Curie was born in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland. She went to study at the Sorbonne, being unable to pursue higher education as woman in Poland. When she was 28 years old, she married the French physicist Pierre Curie. Together, they started doing research on radioactivity and in the process, they discovered something no one had before. In 1903, Marie and Pierre Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their revolutionary achievement. Do you what this power couple discovered?
What book is this quote from?
“Nolite te bastardes carborundorum. Don't let the bastards grind you down.” This Latin phrase was found by the book's protagonist, etched inside the closet in her room, where she lied on the floor, trapped by her situation and close to loosing her grip on reality. The phrase is not real Latin, it's a schoolboy joke, but the book's main character sees it as an encouragement to keep going despite the terrible state of her situation. Do you know from which well-known book this quote was taken?
Who painted the Birth of Venus?
This painting, which is estimated to have been made between 1482 and 1485, is one of the most famous and celebrated works of art in the world. The Birth of Venus was inspired, among other things, by a poem from the Florentine Angelo Poliziano, who's writings suggested that after her birth, Venus rode on a seashell to the shore. The painting was commissioned by a member of the Medici family; the Medicis were renowned patrons of the arts. Do you know who painted this masterpiece?
Can you solve this equation?
Have you always hated mathematics? Well today is not your lucky day. Let's see if you learned anything from your classes and can make your teachers proud with this simple question. Take a look at the following equation and tell us, what is the value of 'y'? 3y=2(2+2y) Take your time to solve it, take out of piece of paper if you need it, but just be sure you got it right before choosing an answer, because once you click there's no turning back.
When did the Roman Empire fall?
The fall of the Roman Empire is still a matter of debate among historians and a multitude of reasons can be attributed to Rome's descent. One of them is that the empire's enormous size, due to its over-expansion, made it extremely hard to govern properly. Another one is that the invasion of Germanic and other "barbarian" tribes, who were also pushed towards the border of the empire by the Huns' arrival, eventually wore down the military, who were ultimately unable to stop them. When was that breaking point? When did the Roman Empire fall?
What version of the bible is this quote from?
"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant [...] Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." This well-known quote, which is from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, can be found in the Bible. The book is considered sacred for both Christians and Jews, it was written by many people, and it is divided between the New and Old Testament. Different branches of each religion interpret the Bible in different ways. Many versions and translations of the Bible's original texts exist. Do you know which version this quote was taken from?
When did the United States gain their independence?
Before their independence, the United States of America were a bunch of British colonies and their inhabitants were the subjects of whichever King or Queen of England was ruling at the time. During the revolutionary period, it was George III who sat on the throne. One of the first signs of trouble for the monarch was the Boston Tea Party, in which Americans threw chests of tea out of ships to protest against new taxes. Later came the Revolutionary War and finally, independence arrived. When did that officially occur?
Which one of these Agatha Christie novels does not feature Hercule Poirot?
Agatha Christie, born Miller, was an English novelist who specialized in crime and detective books. Over her lifetime, she wrote 75 novels and 16 plays, she remains to this day the best-selling fiction author of all time. One of her books' recurring characters is the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. This character has been portrayed by many actors in countless films and television series over the years. In the books, he is described as being a rather short man, with green eyes and a mustache. Can you tell which one of these novels doesn't feature him?
Approximately how many babies are born everyday?
The current population of the Earth is of approximately 7.6 billion people and it is estimated to rise at a staggering 9.7 by 2050. Overpopulation is arguably one of the most important problems facing the world today. In India alone, there are about 1.3 billion people, which translates into an average population density of 387.9 people per square kilometer. We also know that more than around 150 000 people die every single day, but can you tell us how many are born?