All About Blue Trivia Quiz

Answer: Silicate

It is an artificial copper calcium silicate, with the chemical formula of
CaCuSi4O10. However, the actual composition of samples found at ancient sites varies considerably. It is used in ancient times as a pigment in painting on walls, tombs and mummies' coffins, and also as a ceramic glaze known as Egyptian falence. The color meant considerable prestige as it was not available naturally.

Answer: Ming

The ceramic porcelains of Ming Dynasty porcelain of China (1368-1644 CE) were produced in Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. Highly prized Ming blue and white influenced the ceramics of many countries from Japan to Britain.

The development was a combination of Chinese techniques and Islamic trade. The ware was made possible by the cobalt from Persia (Islamic blue or Muslim blue) combined with the translucent white quality of the Chinese porcelain, derived from kaolin. The Ming porcelains were produced as vases (from small flower vases to large wine vessels), jars, cups, bowls and plates.

Answer: South America

Blue poison dart frogs (aka blue poison arrow frogs) live on a few isolated rainforest islands in the Sipaliwini savanna of southern Suriname, South America. The old forests are relatively cool (22-26 °C), and humid with running rocky streams.

The frogs eat ants, termites, beetles and other small insects they find among the leaf litter. They are called poison frogs because the natives living in the rainforest used the skin toxins to "poison" the tips of their darts and arrows.

Answer: David Lynch

The film is a mystery thriller directed by David Lynch, starring Kyle MacLachlan as Jeffrey Beaumont, Isabella Rossellini as Dorothy Vallens, Dennis Hopper as Frank Booth and Laura Dern as Sandy Williams.

The film is about a young college student (Beaumont) who returns home to visit his ill father, and discovers a human ear. His investigation leads him to enter into a romantic relationship with a lounge singer (Vallens) and the criminal conspiracy behind it.

Answer: 1972

The 1972 hit song written and recorded by Neil Diamond was inspired by the second movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto #21. In the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart, the song reached number one on the week of July 1 for one week and another 12 weeks in the Top 40. The song was released in Neil Diamond's album "Moods" in the same year.

Answer: Iceland

The Blue Lagoon (8700 sq m) is a geothermal spa located in southwestern Iceland, with an average depth of 1.2 m. It is in a lava field 5 km from Grindavik and in front of Mount Boebjorn in the Reykjanes Peninsula. The site is about 20 km from Keflavik International Airport.

The water supply which is used by the nearby geothermal power station, has a soothing temperature of 37°C, which is extremely relaxing to swim in. The milky blue color comes from its high silica content. The warm waters are rich in other minerals which can help people suffering from skin disease such as psoriasis.

Answer: Bournemouth

Aston Villa's color is claret and blue. Brighton is blue and white stripes. Crystal Palace's traditional kit is red and blue. Bournemouth's color is red and black.

Answer: Toni Morrison

The book published in 1970 is written by Toni Morrison, is set in Lorain, Ohio, in 1941. The story is about eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove who prays for her eyes to turn to blue, so that she can be beautiful and beloved as all the blond, blue-eye children in America.

Answer: Basketball

Vander Lee Blue II (born 17 July 1992) is a 6'4" shooting guard from Madison, Wisconsin, who played for many clubs in a few countries. In 2013, he was undrafted by NBA clubs and started his playing career in Israel. He played briefly for Boston Celtics in 2014 and LA Lakers in 2015.

He spent quite a few seasons playing the lower NBA leagues. He returned to LA Lakers in the 2017-18 season, splitting his time playing for their NBA G League affiliate, South Nay Lakers. He also had a playing career in Italy, Qatar and Mexico.

Answer: Jamaica

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee was introduced to Jamaica in 1728. The Arabica coffee-bean variety, Typica, originated from southwestern Ethiopia. Grown in the Blue Mountain region of eastern Jamaica, this coffee is celebrated for its mild flavor and lack of bitterness.