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14 Beauty Pageants quizzes and 155 Beauty Pageants trivia questions.
1.
  My Name is Miss America    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
State Origins of Miss America Winners
Can you identify these states these ten Miss America winners first originated from?
Easier, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Feb 25 23
Easier
pennie1478 gold member
Feb 25 23
159 plays
2.
  Queens of the Universe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Miss Universe contest was first held in 1952. What do you know about just ten of its winners from the 1950s to the 1990s? Don't worry - I've added plenty of helpful clues.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Jan 02 22
Easier
stedman editor
Jan 02 22
543 plays
3.
  Pageants Galore Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a sequel to the first quiz on pageants. The pageant world has been made more exciting once more by pageants that intrigued and, at the same time, entertained fans around the world.
Tough, 10 Qns, diony78, Jun 29 21
Tough
diony78
Jun 29 21
796 plays
4.
  Asia's Beauty Pride    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
These outstanding women made their mark in various international beauty titles, and will go down the history as the Orient's queens of beauty!
Tough, 15 Qns, diony78, Jun 29 21
Tough
diony78
Jun 29 21
1316 plays
5.
  Fifty years of the Rose of Tralee    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In August 2009 the Rose of Tralee celebrated its 50th anniversary. Here are some questions about the contest down through the years.
Average, 10 Qns, SionnachIrl, Jun 29 21
Average
SionnachIrl
Jun 29 21
505 plays
6.
  Miss Universe 2007    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the Miss Universe 2007 pageant? Take the quiz and find out!
Average, 10 Qns, Fashionista06, Jun 29 21
Average
Fashionista06
Jun 29 21
705 plays
7.
  The Big Four    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Beauty pageants have been dominating the TV ratings of some countries, especially in Latin America and Asia. Here is my quiz on the "Big 4" beauty pageants.
Average, 10 Qns, rohnald, Jun 29 21
Average
rohnald
Jun 29 21
290 plays
8.
  Miss Universe 2008    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you a Miss Universe 2008 expert? The answer is only a few clicks away!
Average, 10 Qns, Fashionista06, Jun 29 21
Average
Fashionista06
Jun 29 21
826 plays
9.
  Miss America Pageant    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about America's most popular beauty pageant.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, LilSpikey, Jun 29 21
Very Difficult
LilSpikey
Jun 29 21
1788 plays
10.
  Miss Universe Pageant    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
You think you know everything about the Miss Universe pageant, but I dare you to get every question right! Remember, though, these answers are based on Miss Universe pageants 2000 and before, so keep your thoughts on that time frame!
Difficult, 20 Qns, QueerLBKid, Jun 29 21
Difficult
QueerLBKid
Jun 29 21
2290 plays
trivia question Quick Question
In 2008, who were allowed to enter the contest for the first time?

From Quiz "Fifty years of the Rose of Tralee"




11.
  Interesting Facts about the Miss America Pageant    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"There she is....Miss America"! It's the stuff little girl's dreams are made of. Here are some questions about the history of the Miss America pageant.
Tough, 10 Qns, jbk728, Jun 29 21
Tough
jbk728
Jun 29 21
623 plays
12.
  Miss Teen USA    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is just a little quiz about the Miss Teen USA pageant. Hope you have fun.
Tough, 10 Qns, krazy-j808, Jun 29 21
Tough
krazy-j808
Jun 29 21
992 plays
13.
  Miss World 1992-2002    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The biggest beauty pageant of the world has never failed to bring its annual portion of glitter, glamour, kitsch, controversy and, most of all, outstanding ladies. Do you know your basic Miss World trivia? Let's find out now...
Difficult, 10 Qns, vishal-nl, Jun 29 21
Difficult
vishal-nl
Jun 29 21
830 plays
14.
  Universal Beauty    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Beauty, Beauty, Beauty...can you still remember them?
Tough, 10 Qns, cris-john, Jun 29 21
Tough
cris-john
Jun 29 21
1437 plays

Beauty Pageants Trivia Questions
1. Which beauty pageant has a logo of "the woman with stars"?

From Quiz The Big Four

Answer: Miss Universe

"The woman with stars" logo was created in 1998 to represent the beauty and responsibility of women around the universe.

2. Who was the first Rose of Tralee?

From Quiz Fifty years of the Rose of Tralee

Answer: Alice O'Sullivan

Alice O'Sullivan was one of five Roses to participate in the contest. Alice was nineteen years old and a native of Dublin, but her father was originally from Tralee.

3. Where did Miss Universe 2008 take place?

From Quiz Miss Universe 2008

Answer: Nha Trang, Vietnam

Miss Universe 2008 took place in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Miss Universe 2004 took place in Quito, Ecuador, Miss Universe 2005 took place in Bangkok, Thailand, and Miss Universe 2007 took place in Mexico City, Mexico.

4. How many countries competed for the title of Miss Universe 2007?

From Quiz Miss Universe 2007

Answer: 77

77 contestants competed at Miss Universe 2007. 80 competed the year after that.

5. Margaret Gorman, the first Miss America, represented what town?

From Quiz Interesting Facts about the Miss America Pageant

Answer: Washington, DC

When the pageant first started in 1921, the contestants represented cities rather than states. Miss Gorman won a prize of $100!

6. Who was crowned Miss World in 1993?

From Quiz Miss World 1992-2002

Answer: Lisa Hanna

Lisa Hanna surprised the world when she won the crown in 1993 for her home island of Jamaica. Few doubted the righteousness of this surprise decision though, since she blew the audience and the judges away with a stunning answer to her final question. Ninibeth Leal was the Miss World from 1991 who crowned Julia Kurotchkina in 1992. Michelle McLean received a crown in 1992 as well, when she was crowned the new Miss Universe.

7. Where was the first Miss Teen USA pageant held?

From Quiz Miss Teen USA

Answer: Florida

The first Miss Teen USA pageant was held in Lakeland, Florida in 1983.

8. Who was the first Asian to win the Miss Universe title?

From Quiz Asia's Beauty Pride

Answer: Akiko Kojima

Akiko is from Japan.

9. When did the Miss America pageant begin?

From Quiz Miss America Pageant

Answer: 1921

The first Miss America was 16 year old Margaret Gorman of Washington, DC.

10. What country has won the most Miss Universe, from the beginning to year 2000?

From Quiz Miss Universe Pageant

Answer: United States

As of the year 2000, the United States has won the pageant seven times, most recently in 1997.

11. Crowned in 1952, the very first Miss Universe, Armi Kuusela, was from which chilly country?

From Quiz Queens of the Universe

Answer: Finland

The first Miss Universe competition was held in Long Beach, California, with 30 contestants from around the world. These included separate contestants from Alaska and Hawaii, which were not at the time US states. 17-year-old Finnish girl Armi Kuusela became the first winner. She was crowned by actress Piper Laurie with the historic Romanov Imperial Nuptial Crown, which she sadly did not get to keep. After a busy life, in 1989 she settled with her second husband in San Diego, California, and later became a US citizen.

12. All of them represented United States of America in Miss Universe Beauty Pagent except ______.

From Quiz Universal Beauty

Answer: Kerry Anne Wells

She represented Australia in 1972 competition and won the crown.

13. Which beauty pageant was based in a Southeast Asian nation?

From Quiz The Big Four

Answer: Miss Earth

Miss Earth was based in the Philippines and the newest among the four major beauty pageant being organized and formed in 2001.

14. In 2008, who were allowed to enter the contest for the first time?

From Quiz Fifty years of the Rose of Tralee

Answer: Unmarried mothers

Up to, and including, 2007 only single girls were allowed to participate in the contest. In 2008 that was changed to allow unmarried mothers to take part.

15. Which country sent its first ever delegate to Miss Universe 2008?

From Quiz Miss Universe 2008

Answer: Kosovo

After declaring its independence, Kosovo sent Zana Krasniqi to Miss Universe 2008, as its first delegate in the pageant's history. She placed sixth during the competition.

16. Mary Katherine Campbell became the first woman to do what?

From Quiz Interesting Facts about the Miss America Pageant

Answer: Win the pageant two years in a row

After Miss Campbell won two years in a row, the rules were changed that a contestant could only win once. This holds true to this day.

17. What state did the first Miss Teen USA represent?

From Quiz Miss Teen USA

Answer: New York

Ruth Zakarian was the first Miss Teen USA.

18. She won as Miss Asia in 1975 but lost in the Miss Universe 1976. She is Eva Arni. What country did she represent in the pageant?

From Quiz Asia's Beauty Pride

Answer: Papua New Guinea

The Miss Asia 1976 was held in Manila on May 24, 1975 with 18 contestants. The following year, Eva competed in Hong Kong in the Miss Universe pageant where Israel's Rina Messinger had won.

19. From which state was Miss America 2001?

From Quiz Miss America Pageant

Answer: Hawaii

Angela Baraquio is the second Miss America from Hawaii. The first was Carolyn Sapp in 1992.

20. In what country was the Miss Universe 2000 pageant held?

From Quiz Miss Universe Pageant

Answer: Cyprus

Nicosia, Cyprus, hosted the Miss Universe 2000 pageant.

21. What is the name of the contestant who represented the United States of America in the 1956 competition and won the crown? (Hint: Did she sing a Christmas hymn to celebrate her victory?)

From Quiz Queens of the Universe

Answer: Carol Morris

The 1956 Miss Universe competition was the fifth, and was held in Long Beach, California. 30 contestants took part, with 19-year-old Carol Morris from Omaha, Nebraska, being crowned the winner. Marina Orschel of Germany was the runner-up, with Ingrid Goude (Sweden) in third place.

22. She got hooked on weight problem after winning the crown in 1996 held at Nevada, Las Vegas.

From Quiz Universal Beauty

Answer: Alicia Machado

She was very controversial at that time.

23. What major beauty pageant was created in 1951?

From Quiz The Big Four

Answer: Miss World

Eric Morley created Miss World in 1951 in UK, making it the oldest surviving beauty pageant.

24. In which year was the Rose of Tralee first televised?

From Quiz Fifty years of the Rose of Tralee

Answer: 1967

Telefis Eireann first broadcasted the Rose Selection from a stage outside the Ashe Memorial Hall. The compere was Joe Lynch, a well known Irish actor.

25. Who won the Best National Costume award?

From Quiz Miss Universe 2008

Answer: Thailand

Thailand's Gavintra Photijak won the Best National Costume award, marking its country's fourth time winning the award.

26. Who was the first contestant to compete with a shaved head?

From Quiz Miss Universe 2007

Answer: Tanzania

Flaviana Matata represented her country of Tanzania for the first time in Miss Universe history. She was also the first contestant to compete with a shaved head.

27. The 2007 Miss Universe Miss Photogenic award was won by the Philippines, the third one in three consecutive years. What is the name of the beauty queen who won the award?

From Quiz Pageants Galore Part 2

Answer: Anna Theresa Licaros

Under the Trump Miss Universe, pageant fans around the world had the chance to cast their votes online in determining the Miss Photogenic winner. In 2005, the award was went to Gionna Cabrera in Bangkok, Thailand, and in 2006 it went to Lia Andrea Ramos in Los Angeles, California, USA. In 1996 and 1997, Aileen Leng Damiles and Abbygale Arenas won the same award for the Philippines. Before the internet Miss Photogenic voting, two Filipinas already won this award, Vida Valentina Doria in 1971 and Margarita Roxas Moran in 1973. This makes the Philippines having the most number of Miss Photogenic awards in the Miss Universe pageant history.

28. Finish the following from 1993-1994: Philippines equals South Africa as Venezuela equals _________.

From Quiz Miss World 1992-2002

Answer: Croatia

The Philippines, South Africa, Venezuela and Croatia all had a semi-finalist in the Miss World pageants of 1993 and 1994. Finland only had a semi-finalist in 1993 whereas Greece and Belgium had a semi-finalist each in 1994.

29. Which state won the Miss Teen USA title in 1988, 1990, and 2003?

From Quiz Miss Teen USA

Answer: Oregon

Oregon won at least three times with Mindy Duncan (1988), Bridgette Wilson (1990), and Tami Farrell (2003)

30. She first won as Miss InterContinental before becoming her country's second Miss Universe. Who is she?

From Quiz Asia's Beauty Pride

Answer: Lara Dutta

It was reported that Lara went home immediately after the Miss Intercontinental pageant in Germany because of how the pageant turned to be a sleazy show. She is second to Sushmita Sen (1994) as India's Miss Universe.

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