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If you are looking for some multiple choice trivia questions and answers, here are 201 multiple choice senior trivia questions. The excitement of playing trivia games along with the benefits that come with competing are an excellent activity for seniors and people of all ages alike. Use these multiple choice trivia questions to play senior trivia by yourself or with others. I have included a web based version you can scroll down and see, as well as two PDFs of the 201 senior trivia questions and answers which are formatted to be print friendly: Version 1 (V1) will have the answers right after the question, so this format is likely better suited for practicing, or for a trivia night where you might be hosting. Version 2 (V2) will have the answers in the back of the free PDF, so you can check when you are done answering; this is better suited if playing by yourself. These 201 multiple choice senior trivia questions were written with the senior audience in mind, so they are perfect to play with your older friends and family. Scroll past the PDF downloads to see the web based version of this post or feel free to print the page by picking one of the PDFs below. Version 1: V1-201-Multiple-Choice-Senior-Trivia-Questions-and-Answers-Answers-UpfrontDownload Version 2: V2-201-Multiple-Choice-Senior-Trivia-Questions-and-Answers-Answers-In-backDownload 201 Multiple Choice Senior Trivia Questions 1. What was the first printed book?a. The Bibleb. The Diamond Sutrac. The Epic of GilgameshAnswer: The Diamond Sutra 2. What is the name of the Jim Henson puppet TV show, which was actually HBO’s first original series?a. Sesame Streetb. The Muppet Showc. Fraggle RockAnswer: Fraggle Rock 3. This artist depicted The Starry Night while as a patient in the Saint Paul de Mausole psychiatric hospital.a. Rembrandt van Rijnb. Vincent van Goghc. John Peter RussellAnswer: Vincent van Gogh 4. What is the title of the 1985 novelty song performed by the Chicago Bears?a. Let's Ram Itb. The Super Bowl Shufflec. Silver/Black AttackAnswer: The Super Bowl Shuffle 5. Where were French Fries invented?a. Germanyb. Francec. BelgiumAnswer: Belgium 6. In what year did the internet start?a. 1991b. 1985c. 1999Answer: 1991 7. In 1973 Chicago, which building was the tallest building in America at the time?a. The Sears Towerb. The Empire State Buildingc. The World Trade CenterAnswer: The Sears Tower 8. Where is the deepest place recorded on earth?a. The Atlantic Oceanb. The Grand Canyonc. The Pacific OceanAnswer: The Pacific Ocean 9. Who is the famous comedian that set himself on fire and ran down his neighborhood street?a. Richard Pryorb. Eddie Murphyc. Rodney DangerfieldAnswer: Richard Pryor 10. Who was the musician that accepted a role on General Hospital after recording his album, “Working Class Dog”?a. Bruce Springsteenb. Rick Springfieldc. Eric ClaptonAnswer: Rick Springfield 11. What is the most counterfeited denomination of money?a. $1 billb. $100 billc. $20 billAnswer: $20 bill 12. After John F. Kennedy’s assassination who took presidential office?a. Lyndon B. Johnsonb. Richard Nixonc. Hubert HumphreyAnswer: Lyndon B. Johnson 13. What did the case of Brown vs. Board of Education succeed in ending at public schools?a. Corporal Punishmentb. Segregationc. IntegrationAnswer: Segregation 14. This shark movie is famous for the quote “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”a. Great Whiteb. Jawsc. SharknadoAnswer: Jaws 15. What is a 1/100th of a second called?a. A Momentb. A Flashc. A JiffyAnswer: A Jiffy 16. What is currently the best selling video game of all time?a. Pacmanb. Minecraftc. TetrisAnswer: Minecraft 17. This cat started as a comic strip, then went on to spawn 3 TV series, and two films.a. Garfieldb. Felix the Catc. HeathcliffAnswer: Garfield 18. What is the name of these plastic containers that department stores began selling in 1946?a. Lifetimeb. Newellc. TupperwareAnswer: Tupperware 19. Who was Lucille Ball married to in 1940?a. Gary Mortonb. Desi Arnazc. Simon LuckinbillAnswer: Desi Arnaz 20. Who played the character of Willy Wonka in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?a. Peter Boyleb. Mel Brooksc. Gene WilderAnswer: Gene Wilder 21. Who is the largest employer in the U.S.?a. The Department of Justiceb. The U.S. Post Officec. The Department of DefenseAnswer: The Department of Defense 22. Which is the only city where all the major sports teams (MLB, NHL, NFL) have the same colors: Black and gold?a. New Yorkb. Pittsburghc. AtlantaAnswer: Pittsburgh 23. Who was the famous chef, author, and television personality, that made French cuisine accessible to American audiences?a. Julia Childb. B. Smithc. Rachael RayAnswer: Julia Child 24. Nicholas Cage changed his name from Coppola in order to separate himself from his famous uncle. What comic book character inspired his stage name?a. Johnny Cageb. Luke Cagec. Cage ShadowsAnswer: Luke Cage 25. What is the international language of flight?a. Latinb. Spanishc. EnglishAnswer: English 26. This is Batman’s primary vehicle in the comics and movies.a. The Batwingb. The Batcyclec. The BatmobileAnswer: The Batmobile 27. Which now-defunct company made its first commercial jumbo-jet passenger trip from New York to London in a Boeing 747?a. ValuJetb. Pan-Amc. Trans World AirlinesAnswer: Pan-Am 28. What was the most popular TV show from 1960-61?a. Gunsmokeb. The Andy Griffith Showc. Wagon TrainAnswer: Gunsmoke 29. Who was the newly inaugurated president who, on March 4th, 1933, during his first inaugural address said, “Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself…”?a. Franklin D. Rooseveltb. John F. Kennedyc. Herbert HooverAnswer: Franklin D. Roosevelt 30. What is the name of the popular late-night comedy sketch show that made its debut on October 11th, 1975?a. Saturday Night Liveb. Mad-TVc. Monty Python's Flying CircusAnswer: Saturday Night Live 31. What is the title of this 1962 spy movie series, originally starring Sean Connery?a. The Man from U.N.C.L.E.b. James Bond (Dr. No)c. The Bourne IdentityAnswer: James Bond (Dr. No) 32. What animal are the Canary Islands named after?a. Birdb. Catc. DogAnswer: Dog 33. What holiday is a week-long celebration held in the United States to honor universal African heritage and culture, taking place from December 26 to January 1 every year?a. Kwanzaab. Ramadanc. PassoverAnswer: Kwanzaa 34. What is the largest ocean on earth?a. The Atlantic Oceanb. The Pacific Oceanc. The Mediterranean OceanAnswer: The Pacific Ocean 35. Where were the 1960 Olympic games held?a. Beijing, Chinab. Tokyo, Japanc. Rome, ItalyAnswer: Rome, Italy 36. What is the name of the theme park, designed by one of the world’s greatest animation creators, that opened in Anaheim, California on July 17th, 1955?a. Disney Worldb. Disneylandc. Disney IslandAnswer: Disneyland 37. Who was the first female supreme court justice, appointed on September 21st, 1981?a. Abigail Adamsb. Sandra Day O’Connorc. Julia C. AddingtonAnswer: Sandra Day O’Connor 38. This holiday takes place on November 11th, and commemorates men and women who have fought in the United States armed forces.a. Memorial Dayb. Labor Dayc. Veterans DayAnswer: Veterans Day 39. What is the hottest planet in our solar system?a. Venusb. The Sunc. PlutoAnswer: Venus 40. This van from Scooby- Doo is the vehicle of the Mystery Kids.a. The Investigation Busb. The Scooby Vanc. The Mystery MachineAnswer: The Mystery Machine 41. Who starred as Archie Bunker in the 1971 sitcom, All in the Family?a. Carroll Borlandb. Carroll Bakerc. Carroll O’ConnorAnswer: Carroll O’Connor 42. This famous TV horse spoke to his owner.a. Scooby-Doob. Mr. Edc. GarfieldAnswer: Mr. Ed 43. 68% of the people suffer from this syndrome, the feeling that one’s phone is vibrating when it’s not.a. False Vibrating Phone Syndromeb. Ghost Phone Diseasec. Phantom Vibration SyndromeAnswer: Phantom Vibration Syndrome 44. 68% of the people suffer from this syndrome, the feeling that one’s phone is vibrating when it’s not.a. False Vibrating Phone Syndromeb. Ghost Phone Diseasec. Phantom Vibration SyndromeAnswer: Phantom Vibration Syndrome 45. What was the first video game to be made into a movie?a. Super Mario Brothersb. Pacmanc. Space InvadersAnswer: Super Mario Brothers 46. Standing at 33,400 feet high, what is the highest mountain on the ocean?a. Mauna Keab. Mount Everestc. KangchenjungaAnswer: Mauna Kea 47. The first usage of this word, meaning a foolish person who lacked social skills, was in print in the 1951 Dr. Seuss book If I Ran the Zoo.a. Geekb. Nerdc. DorkAnswer: Nerd 48. What is the name of the comic strip, which features a social circle of young kids, illustrated by Charles M. Schulz?a. Adventure Timeb. The Little Rascalsc. PeanutsAnswer: Peanuts 49. How much did a McDonald’s hamburger cost in 1948?a. 1 Dollarb. 15 Centsc. 50 CentsAnswer: 15 Cents 50. Which team won the first super bowl in 1967?a. The NY Jetsb. The Green Bay Packersc. The Detroit LionsAnswer: The Green Bay Packers 51. Which scientific theory of how the universe began was publicly introduced in 1948 by British astronomer Fred Hoyle?a. The Theory of Relativityb. The Theory of Gravityc. The Big Bang TheoryAnswer: The Big Bang Theory 52. This classic rhyming children’s book was written using only 50 words.a. The Cat in the Hatb. Green Eggs and Hamc. If I Ran the ZooAnswer: Green Eggs and Ham 53. Who was the American chess player that beat the Russian master, Boris Spassky, for the championship title at the World Chess Championship on July 11th, 1972?a. Wesley Sob. Paul Morphyc. Bobby FischerAnswer: Bobby Fischer 54. What is the name of the colossal granite sculpted memorial of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln?a. Mount Rushmore National Memorialb. Mount Rainier National Memorialc. Mount Hayes National MemorialAnswer: Mount Rushmore National Memorial 55. Which president had the longest term of office for 12 years?a. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. b. Franklin D. Rooseveltc. Harry S. TrumanAnswer: Franklin D. Roosevelt 56. Which rock and roll king visited President Richard Nixon in the White House Oval Office?a. Tommy Leeb. Axel Rosec. Elvis PresleyAnswer: Elvis Presley 57. Who was Elizabeth Taylor’s first husband?a. Michael Wildingb. Richard Burtonc. Conrad “Nicky” HiltonAnswer: Conrad “Nicky” Hilton 58. Who was the charismatic and handsome democratic candidate who became president of the United States on January 20th, 1961?a. John F. Kennedyb. Lyndon B. Johnsonc. Dwight D. EisenhowerAnswer: John F. Kennedy 59. Which actress received the first Hollywood Star?a. Joanne Woodwardb. Marian Andersonc. Julie AndrewsAnswer: Joanne Woodward 60. What is the name of the music channel that was launched on August 1st, 1981, beginning its first day on air with a broadcast of the song “Video Killed the Radio Star”?a. VH1b. MTVc. BETAnswer: MTV 61. What was the 1970s American sitcom television series where the lead actress’ name was in the title and the audience was told in the theme song, “she’s gonna make it after all”?a. Happy Daysb. The Rhoda Showc. The Mary Tyler Moore ShowAnswer: The Mary Tyler Moore Show 62. What is the most spoken language on the planet?a. Mandarin Chineseb. Frenchc. SpanishAnswer: Mandarin Chinese 63. This president of the Articles of Confederation is sometimes arguably called the first president of the Unites States?a. George Washingtonb. John Hansonc. John HancockAnswer: John Hanson 64. What was the first video game console played in space?a. Lynxb. Game Gearc. GameboyAnswer: Gameboy 65. Jesus was born in a manger, where?a. Bethlehemb. Jerusalemc. PalestineAnswer: Bethlehem 66. The General Lee from the Dukes of Hazard was what kind of vehicle?a. A Dodge Chargerb. A Dodge Challengerc. A Dodge ViperAnswer: A Dodge Charger 67. Which San Francisco Bay prison closed in 1963 due to having high operation costs?a. Justice Center Leobenb. Lakes Region Facilityc. AlcatrazAnswer: Alcatraz 68. Which amendment ended prohibition for good?a. The 20th Amendmentb. The 21st Amendmentc. The 19th AmendmentAnswer: The 21st Amendment 69. Who is the rock-and-roll superstar that purchased Graceland on March, 26th, 1957?a. Dolly Partonb. Elvis Presleyc. Johnny CashAnswer: Elvis Presley 70. What was the name of the first successful manned 1968 NASA space mission that was launched into orbit?a. Apollo 14b. Apollo 13c. Apollo 7Answer: Apollo 7 71. In October 1962, leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in a tense, 13-day political and military standoff over the Soviet installation of nuclear missiles on Cuba. What was this event called?a. The Cuban Missile Crisisb. The May Crisisc. The War in Sight CrisisAnswer: The Cuban Missile Crisis 72. Who is the famous actress that encouraged people to wear leg warmers in her very first workout video?a. Olivia Newton-Johnb. Jane Fondac. Suzanne SomersAnswer: Jane Fonda 73. Who became the first American woman in space as part of the Space Shuttle Challenger crew?a. Sally Rideb. Mae Jemisonc. Christina KochAnswer: Sally Ride 74. What is the Westernmost and Easternmost State in the U.S?a. Texasb. Hawaiic. AlaskaAnswer: Alaska 75. This number is known as the magic number because if you multiply a number by this number and add all the digits of the new number together, the sum will always add up to this number.a. 10b. 9c. 8Answer: 9 76. This US presidential candidate had the highest popular vote ever.a. Ronald Reaganb. Bill Clintonc. John F. KennedyAnswer: Ronald Reagan 77. Who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points?a. Michael Jordanb. Lebron Jamesc. Kareem Abdul-JabbarAnswer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 78. What is currently the best selling video game console of all time?a. The Playstationb. The Nintendo Entertainment Systemc. The Sega GenesisAnswer: The Playstation 79. Psychologically speaking, how long does it take to fall in love?a. 4 Minutesb. 4 Daysc. 4 MonthsAnswer: 4 Minutes 80. How many kinds of musical instruments are there?a. 10b. 5c. 4Answer: 5 81. Which baseball teams moved from New York to California in 1957?a. The Athletics and the Dodgersb. The Giants and the Athleticsc. The Giants and the DodgersAnswer: The Giants and the Dodgers 82. What was the period called between 1946 and 1964, post World War II, where the United States experienced a greatly elevated birth rate?a. The Great Depressionb. The Baby Boomc. The Dust BowlAnswer: The Baby Boom 83. Who was the first President in US history to have resigned from office?a. Richard Nixonb. Bill Clintonc. Donald TrumpAnswer: Richard Nixon 84. Who was the 1960 Summer Olympic athlete, that won the gold medal in light-heavyweight boxing?a. George Foremanb. Muhammad Ali (known as Cassius Clay at the time)c. Wilfredo GomezAnswer: Muhammad Ali (known as Cassius Clay at the time) 85. On April 17th, 1961, this CIA-backed failed mission, meant to push Cuban leader Fidel Castro from power, was a complete failure. What was this event called?a. War in Sight Crisisb. The Cuban Missile Crisisc. The Bay of Pigs InvasionAnswer: The Bay of Pigs Invasion 86. Who introduced Johnny Carson as the new host of the tonight show in 1962?a. Chico Marxb. ‎Harpo Marxc. Groucho MarxAnswer: Groucho Marx 87. What was the name of the portable music player, which was created out of a desire by Sony’s co-founder for a device that he could listen to while walking around?a. The Walkmanb. ‎The iPodc. The DiscmanAnswer: The Walkman 88. What is the title of this very successful 1984 martial arts film, which was originally a DC Comics superhero name?a. The Karate Kidb. ‎The Dragonc. The Iron FistAnswer: The Karate Kid 89. What was the name of this famous frog puppet that debuted on “Sam and Friends” on WRC-TV in Washington, D.C?a. Michigan J. Frogb. ‎Kermit the Frogc. HypnotoadAnswer: Kermit the Frog 90. Who was the first African American player to play in Major League Baseball?a. Jackie Robinsonb. Larry Dobyc. Bill VeeckAnswer: Jackie Robinson 91. This is Auguste Rodin’s most famous sculpture around the world.a. The Wondererb. The Worrierc. The ThinkerAnswer: The Thinker 92. This Sea has 8 to 9 times more salt than the oceans and seas of the world, which creates a buoyancy that causes you to float.a. The Caribbean Seab. The Dead Seac. The Caspian SeaAnswer: The Dead Sea 93. What is the most widely spoken native language in Europe?a. Spanishb. Chinesec. GermanAnswer: German 94. What is the holy book of Islam?a. The Quranb. The Torahc. The BibleAnswer: The Quran 95. In what year was Space Invaders first released?a. 1978b. 1987c. 1981Answer: 1978 96. What is the title of the 1951 J. D. Salinger published novel featuring the protagonist, Holden Caulfield?a. Franny and Zooeyb. The Catcher in the Ryec. Hapworth 16, 1924Answer: The Catcher in the Rye 97. In 1970, how much did a copy of Sports Illustrated cost?a. 15 Centsb. 25 Centsc. 35 CentsAnswer: 15 Cents 98. In 1960, what was America’s biggest company?a. General Electricb. Exxon Mobilc. General MotorsAnswer: General Motors 99. Who was the first African-American appointed to the Supreme Court, in 1967?a. Damon Keithb. Thurgood Marshallc. Joseph W. HatchettAnswer: Thurgood Marshall 100. What is the name of the 1960 Harper Lee novel that won a Pulitzer- Prize?a. Grapes of Wrathb. Go Set a Watchmanc. To Kill a MockingbirdAnswer: To Kill a Mockingbird 101. What was the name of the NASA launched mission, which was supposed to be the third moon landing, but an oxygen tank explosion forced the crew to return to Earth six days later?a. Apollo 11b. Apollo 13c. Apollo 3Answer: Apollo 13 102. What is the title of the Beatles’ last album, which was released on April 10th, 1970?a. The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Bandb. Abbey Roadc. Let It BeAnswer: Let It Be 103. This animal is not mentioned in the Bible.a. Birdb. Catc. DogAnswer: Cat 104. Charles Dickens wrote this famous Christmas story.a. A Christmas Carolb. A Christmas Storyc. How the Grinch Stole ChristmasAnswer: A Christmas Carol 105. What is the only sport that has ever been played on the moon?a. Ping Pongb. Tennisc. GolfAnswer: Golf 106. Which company created the first smartphone?a. IBMb. Applec. NokiaAnswer: IBM 107. Who is the only enlisted President who didn’t become an officer?a. James Buchananb. Andrew Johnsonc. James MadisonAnswer: James Buchanan 108. This famous dog was paid more than the munchkins in The Wizard of Oz.a. Marleyb. Totoc. LassieAnswer: Toto 109. Who were the American allies of World War II?a. France, Poland and Japanb. France, Poland and Italyc. France, Poland and the United KingdomAnswer: France, Poland and the United Kingdom 110. What is the more commonly known “doing business as” name of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation?a. Amtrakb. The U.S. Railroadc. The American Train CorporationAnswer: Amtrak 111. What is the name of the American television sitcom that aired from 1986 to 1990, whose title character crash-lands in the garage of a suburban middle-class family?a. Harry and the Hendersonsb. E.T.c. ALFAnswer: Amtrak 112. What was the most popular TV show from 1970-71?a. Marcus Welby, M.D.b. The Flip Wilson Showc. Here's LucyAnswer: Marcus Welby, M.D. 113. What is the title of this 1959 American religious film, starring Charlton Heston, which won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture?a. The Shaggy Dogb. Ben-Hurc. Some Like It HotAnswer: Ben-Hur 114. These Star Wars characters appear in another famous George Lucas franchise about adventure and finding treasure.a. R2-D2 and C-3POb. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vaderc. Boba Fett and Jabba the HuttAnswer: R2-D2 and C-3PO 115. What are the most amount of things you can remember at a time?a. Fourb. Sixc. NineAnswer: Four 116. Who is the first company to manufacture a handheld mobile phone?a. Virginb. Nokiac. MotorolaAnswer: Motorola 117. In the southern United States, this holiday occurs on the Tuesday before the Christian season called ‘Lent.’ It is often called ‘Fat Tuesday.a. Spring Breakb. Mardi Grasc. Easter's EveAnswer: Mardi Gras 118. Who did Marilyn Monroe marry on January 14th, 1954?a. Arthur Millerb. James Doughertyc. Joe DiMaggioAnswer: Joe DiMaggio 119. What is the name of the 3-D combination puzzle invented in 1974 by a Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture?a. The Magic Snake Cubeb. The Rainbow Puzzle Ballc. The Rubik’s CubeAnswer: The Rubik’s Cube 120. Which five-and-dime store lunch counter became desegregated on July 25th, 1960, after six months of sit-ins?a. Woolworthb. TG&Yc. Ben FranklinAnswer: Woolworth 121. Which two presidential candidates participated in the first televised debate on September 26, 1960?a. Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reaganb. Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedyc. Jimmy Carter and Gerald FordAnswer: Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy 122. Who won a 1943 Academy Award for his animated short film Der Fuehrer’s Face?a. Max Fleischerb. Walt Disneyc. Joseph BarberaAnswer: Walt Disney 123. This continent spans all four hemispheres.a. Europeb. Asiac. AfricaAnswer: Africa 124. Who invented and flew the first airplane in 1903?a. Charles A. Lindberghb. The Wright Brothersc. Amelia EarhartAnswer: The Wright Brothers 125. Which two computer scientists are credited with inventing the internet?a. Vinton Cerf and Bob Kahnb. Al Gore and Bob Dolec. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak Answer: Vinton Cerf and Bob Kahn 126. What is the deepest recorded point on the ocean floor at a depth of nearly 36,000 feet called?a. The Marina Trenchb. The Mariana Trenchc. The Marinara TrenchAnswer: The Mariana Trench 127. Where was American Cheese invented?a. Switzerlandb. Americac. MexicoAnswer: Switzerland 128. How many bones are there in the human body?a. 306b. 260c. 206Answer: 206 129. How much does it cost to manufacture a penny?a. .03b. .02c. .01Answer: .02 130. Name one of the two other countries besides the United States that don’t use the metric system.a. Israel or Egyptb. Greece or Turkeyc. Liberia or MyanmarAnswer: Liberia or Myanmar 131. What is the name of the song which was a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985?a. Starsb. We Are the Worldc. One Big FamilyAnswer: We Are the World 132. This automaker was featured as the primary vehicle of time travel in this 1985 film about going back in time to fix the future.a. The DeLoreanb. The Mclarenc. The CorvetteAnswer: The DeLorean 133. Established in 1919, this is the world’s oldest airline.a. Qantasb. Aviancac. KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesAnswer: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 134. In what year was the first email sent?a. 1971b. 1981c. 1991Answer: 1971 135. Where is the Bermuda Triangle located?a. The Atlantic Oceanb. The Pacific Oceanc. The Mediterranean OceanAnswer: The Atlantic Ocean 136. In 1979, Toru Iwatani of Namco thought of the iconic game Pac-Man while looking at this food.a. Apple Pieb. Pizzac. CheeseAnswer: Pizza 137. This artist painted the fresco ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.a. Michelangelob. Donatelloc. Master SplinterAnswer: Michelangelo 138. What is the name of this dance movie that is famous for starting the collarless sweatshirt style?a. Dirty Dancingb. Flash Dancec. Foot LooseAnswer: Flash Dance 139. Which 1938 tennis player was the first to win all four majors in a single year?a. Don Budgeb. Steffi Grafc. Rod LaverAnswer: Don Budge 140. Which movie premiered on May 25, 1977, and popularized the sci-fi movie genre?a. Star Trekb. Star Warsc. StargateAnswer: Star Wars 141. What is the name of the news network, launched by media mogul Ted Turner, which was the first-ever 24-hour news network?a. CNNb. MSNBCc. C-SPANAnswer: CNN or Cable News Network 142. Which royal marriage took place on July 29th, 1981, which many considered to be the “wedding of the century”?a. Prince William married Kate Middletonb. Prince Charles married Lady Dianac. Prince Rainier III and Grace KellyAnswer: Prince Charles married Lady Diana 143. What was the name of Michael Jackson’s famous chimp pet?a. Charlie Chimpb. Chimp the Princec. Bubbles the ChimpAnswer: Bubbles the Chimp 144. Where were fortune cookies created?a. San Diegob. San Franciscoc. BeijingAnswer: San Francisco 145. The language with the most extensive alphabet in the world belongs to this Cambodian language?a. Khmerb. Vietnamesec. ThaiAnswer: Khmer 146. In what year was the United States of America officially established?a. 1776b. 1492c. 1886Answer: 1776 147. What is the second most followed religion in the world?a. Christianityb. Judaismc. IslamAnswer: Islam 148. What are the only 2 planets in our solar system that have no moons.a. Venus & Jupiterb. Mercury & Venusc. Mercury & JupiterAnswer: Mercury & Venus 149. Boxing legend Rocky Marciano invented this important office communication device.a. The Fax Machineb. The Office Phonec. The Office Email AccountAnswer: The Fax Machine 150. Which planet in our solar system has more volcanoes than any other?a. Jupiterb. Marsc. VenusAnswer: Venus 151. Which planet in our solar system has more volcanoes than any other?a. Jupiterb. Marsc. VenusAnswer: Venus 152. At 32 days, which U.S. president had the shortest term of office?a. James A. Garfieldb. William Henry Harrisonc. Warren G. HardingAnswer: William Henry Harrison 153. The classic character has appeared in over 120 of Nintendo’s video games to date.a. Kirbyb. Marioc. ZeldaAnswer: Mario 154. What is the name of the comet, that was first observed via spacecraft in 1986?a. Comet Swift–Tuttleb. Comet Enckec. Halley’s CometAnswer: Halley’s Comet 155. Which New York Yankee player would go on to break Babe Ruth’s 60 home run record in a season, in 1961?a. Roger Marrisb. Mark McGwirec. Barry BondsAnswer: Roger Marris 156. What is the name of this 1984 sound-activated electrical switch, with a very famous commercial jingle?a. The Applause Switchb. The Slapperc. The ClapperAnswer: The Clapper 157. A. Who assumed the presidency following the resignation of Richard Nixon?a. Gerald Fordb. Jimmy Carterc. Ronald ReaganAnswer: Gerald Ford 158. This is the most popular name in the world.a. Muhammadb. Jamesc. RobertAnswer: Muhammad 159. What is the highest mountain discovered, which is located on Mars?a. Olympics Munsb. Olympus Monsc. Olympia BosAnswer: Olympus Mons 160. How many rings are in the Olympic emblem?a. Fiveb. Sevenc. SixAnswer: Five 161. What is the most widely translated book?a. The Lord of the Ringsb. The Biblec. The Da Vinci CodeAnswer: The Bible 162. What was the name of Steve Wozniak’s partner who’s core business was the manufacturing of personal computers at Apple?a. Steve Gatesb. Bill Gatesc. Steve JobsAnswer: Steve Jobs 163. What is the name of the expo that opened on April 21th, 1964, in Flushing Meadows, Queens, featuring exhibitions, restaurants, and pavilions?a. The New York World’s Fairb. The New York Future Festivalc. The New York Land of TomorrowAnswer: The New York World’s Fair 164. Who was this “King of Reggae” that succumbed to cancer in 1981, and left fans mourning for years?a. Peter Toshb. Bob Marleyc. Beenie ManAnswer: Bob Marley 165. This is the national language of the Philippines.a. Thaib. Vietnamesec. TagalogAnswer: Tagalog 166. What explains the phenomenon where water can boil and freeze at the same time?a. Triple Pointb. Double Pointc. Single PointAnswer: Triple Point 167. Which U.S. bill has all 50 states listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial?a. $10 billb. $50 billc. $5 billAnswer: $5 bill 168. Who became the first monkey in space in 1961?a. Bubbles the Chimpb. Ham the Chimpc. Space Boy the ChimpAnswer: Ham the Chimp 169. Who was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize?a. Malcolm Xb. Martin Luther King Jr.c. Mother TheresaAnswer: Martin Luther King Jr. 170. What is the name of the 1941 Marvel Comics superhero who was a patriotic soldier of the USA?a. The Incredible Hulkb. Iron Manc. Captain AmericaAnswer: Captain America 171. The highest peak in Europe at 18,510 feet above sea level is in what country?a. Russiab. Norwayc. SwedenAnswer: Russia 172. Hot water freezes faster than cold water and cold water heats up faster than hot water. What is the name of this phenomenon?a. Mumbai Effectb. Mpemba Effectc. Mambo EffectAnswer: Mpemba Effect 173. O.J Simpson was originally offered this role as a cyborg assassin in this cyborg movie.a. Death Noteb. The Assassinc. The TerminatorAnswer: The Terminator 174. What is the name of the 80s comic book about four fictional anthropomorphic mutant reptiles named after Italian Renaissance artists?a. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesb. Extreme Dinosaursc. BattletoadsAnswer: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 175. The Candy Cane is shaped in the letter “J” after which important religious figure?a. Jehovahb. Jahc. JesusAnswer: Jesus 176. Which two letters do not appear on the periodic table?a. J & Hb. J & Qc. Q & RAnswer: J & Q 177. What is honey from a honey bee?a. Vomitb. Sneezec. PoopAnswer: Vomit 178. Which president signed legislation that officially banned cigarette ads on television and radio?a. Ronald Reaganb. Richard Nixonc. Bill ClintonAnswer: Richard Nixon 179. What was the name of the 1964 UK band that made their American debut on the Ed Sullivan show?a. The Monkeysb. The Rolling Stonesc. The BeatlesAnswer: The Beatles 180. How long does one day on the planet Venus last?a. One Yearb. One Monthc. One WeekAnswer: One Year 181. What was the first novel ever written on a typewriter?a. The Bibleb. Huckleberry Finnc. Tom SawyerAnswer: Tom Sawyer 182. Who leads an orchestra?a. A Conductorb. A Drummerc. A Music AssistantAnswer: A Conductor 183. What is the worlds most popular meat?a. Beefb. Fishc. GoatAnswer: Goat 184. What is the fear of flying called?a. Aerophobiab. Aviophobiac. ArachnophobiaAnswer: Aviophobia 185. This mouse made his film debut in 1928s “Steamboat Willie”, an animated short film.a. Speedy Gonzalezb. Mickey Mousec. ScratchyAnswer: Mickey Mouse 186. Which president earned the Medal of Honor, the highest honor in the military?a. Richard Nixonb. Franklin Delano Rooseveltc. Teddy RooseveltAnswer: Teddy Roosevelt 187. This artist produced drip abstractions by laying his canvases flatt on the floor, flinging and dribbling paint, a technique that would become known as action painting.a. Mark Rothkob. Jackson Pollockc. Marcel DuchampAnswer: Jackson Pollock 188. This Hawaiian word means both hello and goodbye.a. Alohab. Mahaloc. HonuAnswer: Aloha 189. What is the smallest prime number?a. 3b. 5c. 2Answer: 2 190. This hotdog shaped vehicle is the official car of Oscar Myer.a. The Hotdog-mobileb. The Wienermobilec. The Sausage ShipAnswer: The Wienermobile 191. This famous cola cannot be purchased in North Korea or Cuba.a. Coca-Colab. Jolt Colac. R.C. ColaAnswer: Coca-Cola 192. This is Expressionist artist Edvard Munch’s most famous work, depicting a person holding their face in horror at night.a. The Thinkerb. The Screamc. Starry NightAnswer: The Scream 193. How many feet are in a mile?a. 5,280 Feetb. 3,280 Feetc. 5,208 FeetAnswer: 5,280 Feet 194. The Secret Service was originally made to fight which crime?a. Counterfeitingb. Drug Traffickingc. HomicideAnswer: Counterfeiting 195. What is the oldest monolithic religion?a. Hinduismb. Catholicismc. JudaismAnswer: Judaism 196. In what year was the Continental Army officially established and led by George Washington?a. 1775b. 1776c. 1886Answer: 1775 197. How many notes are there in music?a. Eightb. Ninec. TwelveAnswer: Eight 198. Who was the first of the Axis powers to surrender during World War II?a. Germanyb. Italyc. JapanAnswer: Italy 199. What is the title of the George Orwell published dystopian social science fiction novel in 1949?a. Animal Farmb. Big Brotherc. Nineteen Eighty-FourAnswer: Nineteen Eighty-Four 200. Who were the 1970 NBA champions?a. The New York Knicksb. The Dalla Mavericksc. The Los Angeles LakersAnswer: The New York Knicks 201. Which character from 1978 Garfield comics was Odie’s owner?a. Dr. Liz Wilsonb. Lymanc. NermalAnswer: Lyman