Only Half The People Taking This Trivia Quiz Will Pass
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Grab those bubbly beverages and get the team together; it’s time for trivia night! People love trivia, and we absolutely understand why. Trivia is the easiest way to prove who’s got the most general knowledge base in a friend group. Going to the pub on trivia night is kind of the same as going to the jousting ring, but without the horses, large sticks, or mortal wounds. The only wounds here are going to be emotional, when the opposing team fails to answer anything right. Get ready for the next trivia night with this all-inclusive pub trivia quiz. We’ve got questions from every category: pop culture, arts, science, geography, and everything else in between.
This is one of the hardest trivia quizzes out there. The rules are simple going into this quiz; no Googling answers, no phoning a friend, and no crying when faced with some of these ridiculously hard trivia questions. Who thinks they can beat our trivia knowledge gauntlet? This is a quiz that isn’t for the faint of heart. This quiz is a rigorous training program for anyone looking to beat the opposing team at their next local pub trivia night. Practice makes perfect, after all. Getting 100% on this quiz is the first step to conquering all of trivia, forever.
Which painter supposedly mailed their ear to their beloved?
In the spring of 1853, just after the turn of the middle of the 19th Century, one of the greatest painters the world has ever known was born. He forever changed the way portraits were painted, and the colors one could see in the landscapes or stroke of a flower. But, he was tortured by illnesses, and one (or a combination) of them led to a major breakdown, which he claimed was a “acute mental breakdown”. During this incident, this talented painter cut off his own ear. Though, rumours would wrongly report that he then mailed it to a love interest.
What is the capital of British Columbia (the Canadian Province)?
The Great White North is home to many an astounding vistas, from the Atlantic, to the Prairies, and the most western of provinces, British Columbia. The western province, born on the backs of the gold rush during the mid 19th Century, but was place of origin and home for many first nations bands far prior to the arrival of the British colonies. The entire western side of the province is coast to the Pacific Ocean. But many get the Province’s capital city wrong, so what is it?
What is Canada’s National sport?
Many around the world attribute the top-most country in North America to a single sport, and it’s mostly due to stereotypes about the climate in Canada. Ask anyone almost anywhere and they will most likely say one specific sport. One that Canadians are undoubtedly known for inventing. There are even sports that are not the most popular in Canada that were invented by Canadians. But the national sport of Canada, is not surprising, it’s just not the one we might be thinking of.
Where did The Doors’ Jim Morrison get buried?
Born in Florida during the early 40’s, James Douglas Morrison would go on to become one of the founding members of one of the world’s biggest rock bands ever; The Doors. The Lizard Man, Mr. Mojo Risin’, lived an extraordinary life, and the entire rock world was in a little too deep compared to how things are today. Which meant the untimely end to far more than a few careers. Including Morrison’s stint with The Doors. The vocalist was found deceased on the morning of July 3rd 1971. But his body was never brought home to California for burial. So where did the rock god get buried?
Who were the four members of The Beatles?
It was the summer of 1960, when after a few years of failed teenage band projects, the Silver Beatles were finally formed. Only a few months later changing their name to just The Beatles, which all began as a tribute to Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Early on, they struggled to keep members in the band, but with the addition of a few final pieces, they embarked on the long and hard road to becoming the biggest and most widely popular music group in the history of humankind. But who were those eventual four that would rock the world?
How many playoff games does a team need to win in order to obtain the Stanley Cup?
Lord Stanley’s Cup is one of the most treasured trophies in all of sports history. Growing in size (due to the names of every earned player being placed upon it), and growing in hardships over the years, this trophy is the dream for every hockey player. Though the post-season tournament for the right to hoist the cup has changed a tad in the last few decades as the league changes around it, it’s still considered the hardest trophy to earn. How many games do they have to win in order to obtain the cup?
How many players are on the field at a time per team in the professional football?
The American sport of Football (American Football for all those across the pond) is a treacherous chess-match of speed, strength, smarts, and skill. With three different types of squads -- there’s an Offence, a Defence, and a Special Teams -- there are 53 folks set on any given team’s roster on any given Sunday. But how many people are allowed on the field (representing a single team) at a time? Here’s a hint: think about what the Seattle Seahawks fanbase calls themselves.
How many planets are in our solar system?
A singular galaxy is a collection of planets that revolve around a central star. Based on the propulsion of orbit (usually in reaction to the size and density of the planetoid), this collection of planets moves independently of one another, but so far have kept to safe distances (though this may change drastically in a few million years). A planet is loosely described as an astronomical body in orbit of a star, one that is large enough to be rounded by the sheer force of its own gravity. Our solar system has a number of planets (we, on Earth, are on the 3rd planet from the sun), but how many do we have in total?
Which US city is known as The Windy City?
We like to give nicknames to everything. Almost. Even our cities! All over the world, places are given nicknames either by residents, neighbors, and most of them have tremendous history or meaning, while others have … a lot less. There’s the city of brotherly love. There’s the six. There’s the city of angels. But one city in the United States of America has a breeze problem, and for that, it has been dubbed the Windy City, dating back to the late 1800’s. Which city is it?
What is the capital city of France?
The Republic of France is one of the largest land masses in the entirety of Europe and was officially established as a republic in the latter half of 1792. With an estimated population of just under 70 million people, more than 50% of which of Christian belief, France has played origin to many things enjoyed widely across the globe. France has an incredible culture that exports art, literature, music, cinema, cuisine, and so much more, often giving the country an endearing title as an “artistic” place. Its capital city is often considered one of the most nouveau explorative collections of people the world over. What is the capital city of France?
What was the name of the first Led Zeppelin album?
You don’t get much bigger than Led Zeppelin, in pretty much any discipline. Formed in London, England in the year 1968, the gigantic group that was soon to take over the world melded the blues and rock genres to perfection. The original band (previously named The New Yardbirds) released their debut record just a year after forming, hitting store shelves in January of 1969. The only single off the album “Good Times Bad Times” became a cult-classic, as it was not performed by the group in public very often. What was the name of Led Zeppelin’s first album?
Who directed 2001: A Space Odyssey?
In 1968, the world was introduced to one of the most (and yes, this still applies to today’s world) epically well-made sci-fi movies. Nearly twenty years after his debut film (a documentary short feature), this fantastical film class came on the heels of half-a-dozen hits from this director, and is in the American Film Institute’s Top 100 Films of All Time top 20. Beginning a renaissance of science-fiction in cinema, many of the world’s current draft of outstanding film directors attribute their obsession for sci-fi to this single moment in film history. Who directed 2001: A Space Odyssey?
How many novels has Stephen King published?
Now here’s a bit of a trick question. Yes, we’re all very aware of the American author Stephen King. His reign over the chilling and daring began in 1974 when he first published his novel Carrie with Doubleday, and it has continued on a hyper trajectory since. In the late 70’s and early 80’s, King had many of his novels adapted for the big screen, and has resurfaced in popular adaptation in these last few years as we head towards 2020. But considering all things, how many novels (we are strictly talking fiction) has Stephen King published?
Which country was formerly known as Burma?
This Southeast Asian country doesn’t have a whole lot of land mass, but since claiming it’s independance in 1948 (as the conclusion of the Third Burma War) has gone on to change it’s official name. The former province ruled by the Konbaung Dynasty began life as part of the Pagan Kingdom in the year 849 AD. In a ruling recognized by the United Nations (and ignored by the UK and United States of America) Burma changed its name in 1989, in order to distance the countries heritage from the prosecution it had seen in the past. What is this country known as now?
What was the T-400’s farewell catchphrase?
The year was 1984. The world was not ready for a muscular bodybuilder from Austria to be the most talked about newcomer to Hollywood. Nearly fourteen years after his first starring role, this man got his biggest break yet, as the leading stoic cyborg machine in James Cameron’s The Terminator. The debut film from Cameron (who went on to make films like Avatar, and the Titanic) had many iconic lines, but one, in particular, stands out. Right before leaving John Connor, The Terminator, says what catchphrase?
Who directed the Titanic?
This is the first (and maybe the only) real test to see how much attention has been paid to the other questions on this quiz. The Titanic is a motion picture categorized as fiction, but based on the real events revolving around the sinking of the “unsinkable” ship that offed many. The film saw the true emergence of its young stars in Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, and has only very recently been dethroned as the highest grossing movie of all-time. This 1997 blockbuster was directed by….?
What is the most conductive metal?
The term conductivity is the act or response by materials to carry within it, or transmit energy (generally measured with electricity.) A conductive metal has been key to the advancement of technology in literally every aspect, assisting inventors in getting an electrical current from one place to another. Nearly every metal known to man can and will conduct at least a minimal amount of electricity. So, without boiling things down to completely insane minutia, what is the most conductive of the metals listed on the table of elements?
What do the Five Olympic rings signify?
The Olympic Games is a high-profile spectacle of sport and competition that began (in evidence) date back to 776 BC, as a festival and celebration of the greek god of Thunder and Sky, Zeus. The modern Olympics and its partnering committee were founded in the late 19th Century. The flag, or logo, depicts five rings (which is why they’re often referred to as the Olympic Rings), and was created by Pierre de Coubertin. But most people aren’t quite sure what the five rings signify.
What is Sailor Moon’s name?
Sailor Moon and her gang of Sailor Scouts were the central band of do-gooders in the hit Japanese anime named after the titular leader of the scouts. Originating as a manga, created by Naoko Takeuchi, Sailor Moon was introduced, by name, in the very first chapter of the first volume in 1991. Soon after the books took off, the animated cartoon was made, and ensured that Sailor Moon and her tale would make worldwide headlines. But what is the real name of the character known as so many things?
What year did the prohibition begin in the US?
The United States put together a task force, or unit, called the Bureau of Prohibition the year that the National Prohibition Act was signed. This group had the job of riding the streets and arresting those caught smuggling, dealing, or partaking in any illegal substances. Many famous mobsters like Al Capone cut their teeth, and made their bread on the underworld that spun from the prohibition-era. The Prohibition Act was repealed in 1933, but when did it go into effect?
When was Shakespeare’s First Folio published?
Probably one of the most famous people without a positive birthdate on record, the prince of stage, and poetics, William Shakespeare is the father of popular theatre. The playwright has penned, or been rumoured to have assisted in writing north of fifty stageplays. Above that, he authored over 150 sonnets, an countless poems (including two long-form narrative poems). His first works, known as one of the most influential books in all of the english language, is colloquially known as the First Folio, and released in what year?
Which man (hint: he’s a type of salad) led the fall of the Roman Republic?
What began as the post-Roman Republic, the Roman Empire was intact from the year 27 BC, until 1453 AD. Part of the ancient Roman civilization, the Roman Empire succumbed to the constant abuses of power. One man, collected power, and friends, to assist in the destruction of the Republic, and later became one of the more powerful politicians in the new Roman Empire. Eventually, he gained so much authority that he assumed control over government and began civil war with Roman Italy. Who was he?
How many heads does a Hydra have?
Otherwise known as the Lernaean Hydra, or Hydra of Lerna, the plainly named Hydra is a Greek mythological creature. Most popular for being a part of the Hercules mythology, the Hydra is known to those in the twenty-first century thanks to popular the popular Disney film. Though the myth of the Hydra states that if you chop off a head of the beast, two will grow back in its place, there is a standard number that is depicted in almost every single image or artwork with the beast in it. How many heads does the Hydra have?
What was Mufasa’s brother’s name?
The 1994 animated Disney movie that is an animal-based reimagining of William Shakespeare’s stage play Hamlet about the circle of life in the kingdom of animals that call Africa home. Mufasa, the titular character’s father, was the king of the jungle for a brief stint at the beginning of the film (spoilers… sorry?) but met an untimely end at the hands of his evil brother, propelling star Simba into an adventure of discovery. But what was king Mufasa’s brother’s name?
Where did Nike get their name?
Making huge headlines recently with their brave and inspiring new advertising campaign about ensuring your dreams are crazy enough, Nike has seen the highest rise in stock prices in its history. The formerly named Blue Ribbon Sports was founded in 1964 near Beaverton, Oregon and became the sporting goods company now known as Nike in the spring of 1971. There may be many odd rumours regarding the origin of their new name, but one is true, and the folks at Nike haven’t been super shy about their namesake inspiration.
What instrument does Sherlock Holmes play?
The not-so-humble leading man created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the most famous fictional detectives in English speaking culture. Holmes, the stoic genius that lives at 221B Baker St. in London, England, made his debut in the novel “A Study in Scarlet” in 1887, and became a regular character in published short stories. The clever Holmes is often battling mental health, and given the complicated and dangerous nature of his work, he is wanting to seek reprieve. What instrument does Sherlock Holmes play for comfort, for sanity, and for concentration?
What's the capital of Nunavut?
This is the type of place that people think of when they think of the “great white north”. Cold and snow covered for most of the year, even Canadians don’t often venture up to beautiful Nunavut. It really is gorgeous though, and has its own unique climate that deserves to be represented. It’s not the most talked about Canadian territory, however, making this one of the trickier trivia questions we could think of. Those folks in Nunavut certainly have the advantage on this one!
When did Henry VIII become Ruler of England?
Henry the 8th is probably one of the most well known rulers. Even those of us who never paid attention in history class (or English literature, or social studies…) know about Henry VIII. There’s even been historical fiction books written based around him and his many wives, as well as movies and TV shows! While we might know about the man behind the number, there’s another number we need to know. When did this guy actually become ruler? Only true history buffs will know.
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Born in the historical region of Levant -- the area of the Mediterranean that is now most commonly known as Syria -- Hummus is a delicious dish that acts like a dip but is in fact the main attraction. In most circles, hummus is enjoyed with pita or naan bread, at room temperature, with a little bit of spice sprinkled on top, or olive oil drizzle. The name Hummus comes from the Arabic name for this dishes main ingredient and is one of the most inconsistently spelled words. What is the main ingredient in Hummus?
What's another name for pantothenic acid?
Here’s one for all those science buffs out there! We’ve shied away from these types of questions just because science is so tricky. One wrong move and the whole science lab could explode. A bunsen burner is no laughing matter, nor are acids and bases. This super scientific name is actually an essential thing that we humans use everyday. What’s the more common name for it? Any ideas? Here’s another hint: While it is formed naturally, some people might also have some kicking around in their pantry or cupboard.
What is the longest Oscar losing streak?
The Academy Awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from the United States is nearing its 90th year. The annual awards ceremony and accompanied parties began in 1929, and reward excellence in film to members of all disciplines in the form of recognition and an Oscar (the trophy that isn’t actually called an Oscar.) Many have been nominated a staggering amount of time, and some of the best artists in filmmaking have won handfuls of Oscars. But who holds the record for the most nominations with failure to win?
Who gifted the Statue of Liberty to the US?
The statue of liberty is a strong standing icon for America. She represents America in almost every movie, postcard, and other photo representation, as she truly adds a unique flavor to the skyline. The home to hopes and dreams, the Statue of Liberty wasn’t actually created in the US. She was a gift given by another country. Maybe it was an act of goodwill, or maybe it was just a creative statue experiment that we decided to embrace. Whatever the reason, we love her.
What's another name for "Granadilla"?
This sweet fruit is one of our favorites, though due to its tropical nature we tend to only eat it some of the time. Great in salads or eaten on their own, this is a fruit that used to be hard to come by. Now we'll find it in almost every major grocery store, as people have come to love its slightly slimy (but oh-so-sweet) texture. The beautiful outer color is just one more reason to love it. Any guesses on which fruit this is?
Where is Boba Fett's battle armor from?
In the same way that we have our favorite sweater and jeans combination that makes us feel invincible, Boba Fett also something that makes him feel invincible. While he might be a clone, he doesn't need to be boring and un-unique. His armor hails from this place, and it's proven time and time again to be iconic Star Wars armor. No one would mistake this invincible style as coming from anywhere else. This armor might stay on him, but it had to come from somewhere. Where's it from?
What does C represent in Roman Numerals?
Roman Numerals are seldom used nowadays. While they make for cool tattoos and old building carvings, they aren't super practical for doing math homework. Our regular numerical system has proven to be much more useful, even though Roman Numerals are still taught in school! While our regular numbers are easier to work with, Roman Numerals are still an important piece of history to learn. Counting from 1 to 10 is easy; but what about those higher up numbers? What letters are representing them?