Thursday, December 11, 2008

General Trivia Questions #3,037-3,042

Question 3,037: Entertainment & Food -- James Renames

By what name is singer James Osterburg better known?

a) Boy George
b) Bryan Adams
c) George Michael
d) Iggy Pop

Question 3,038: History & Government -- United Nations Translations

What language was added to the original list of United Nations official languages in 1973?

a) Arabic
b) Chinese
c) Japanese
d) Russian

Question 3,039: Math & Science -- Venus Venture

What was the first spaceship to send data back from Venus?

a) Magellan
b) Mariner 2
c) Pioneer 1
d) Venera 4

Question 3,040: Geography & Nature -- Fake Lake

What country is home to the world's largest man-made lake?

a) Egypt
b) Russia
c) Uganda
d) Zimbabwe

Question 3,041: Literature & Arts -- Amontillado Alcohol

What type of alcoholic beverage does the title of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" refer to?

a) Bourbon
b) Champagne
c) Cognac
d) Sherry

Question 3,042: Sports & Games -- Card Contest

What is the world championship for the card game bridge?

a) Bali Bowl
b) Barbados Bowl
c) Bermuda Bowl
d) Britain Bowl

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