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All From The Top Tens Trivia Quiz

For my tenth quiz, I created a batch of questions from the book: "The Top 10 Of Everything 2003" by Russell Ash. Topics include food, travel, entertainment, education, etc. It's fairly easy. Just relax, and enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by memorylane42. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
memorylane42

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,666

Updated
May 25 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1350

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which was the top selling car in the United States in 2001? Hint

Honda Accord

Ford Taurus

Chevrolet Malibu

Toyota Corolla

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which country was NOT included on the list of "Countries With The Most Fast Food Restaurants" per capita for 1999? Hint

United States

Canada

China

France

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the title of Elton John's 1997 top selling single record (in the U.S.), which he rewrote to honor the memory of Princess Diana?

Answer: (Four Words- 6, 2, 3, and 4 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is the oldest college, or university in the United States? Hint

College of William and Mary

Harvard University

Yale University

University Of Pennsylvania

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the best selling Beatles' single ever released in the United States? Hint

Get Back

Something

Hey Jude

Let It Be

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which nation is not included on the list of "Countries With The Highest Life Expectancy" per capita? Hint

Iceland

Japan

United States

Sweden

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1999, the United States topped the (worldwide) list of consumers, per capita, for which type of beverage? Hint

carbonated soft drinks

bottled water

alcohol

fresh coffee

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which country has the largest number of English-speaking people? Hint

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Australia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following countries has the longest school year? Hint

Russia

Korea

China

Israel

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which American city had the greatest number of overseas visitors during the year, 2000? Hint

Orlando

Miami

New York

Los Angeles

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which was the top selling car in the United States in 2001?

Answer: Honda Accord

The Ford Taurus was #3, Toyota Corolla was #6, and the Chevrolet Malibu was #10. The rest of the list reads as follows: #2-Toyota Camry, #4-Honda Civic, #5-Ford Focus, #7-Chevrolet Cavalier, #8-Chevrolet Impala, and #9-Pontiac Grand Am.

2. Which country was NOT included on the list of "Countries With The Most Fast Food Restaurants" per capita for 1999?

Answer: France

These countries are included: China-#1, United States-#2, India-#3, Japan-#4, England-#5, Germany-#6, Brazil-#7, Canada-#8, Italy-#9, and Russia-#10.

3. What is the title of Elton John's 1997 top selling single record (in the U.S.), which he rewrote to honor the memory of Princess Diana?

Answer: Candle In The Wind

The song was originally written in 1973 to honor Marilyn Monroe. It began with the line: "Goodbye Norma Jean". John sang his reworded version of the song at Princess Diana's funeral, with the opening line: "Goodbye England's Rose". This version is also titled "Candle In The Wind 1997".

4. Which is the oldest college, or university in the United States?

Answer: Harvard University

Harvard was chartered in 1636; followed by the College of William and Mary in 1692, then Yale University in 1701. The University Of Pennsylvania was fourth in line, in 1740.

5. What was the best selling Beatles' single ever released in the United States?

Answer: Hey Jude

"Hey Jude" was released in 1968. "Get Back"(1969) was #2. "Let It Be"(1970) was #3, and "Something"(1969) was #4.

6. Which nation is not included on the list of "Countries With The Highest Life Expectancy" per capita?

Answer: United States

This answer might surprise you. The American life expectancy, of 77.5 years is four years shorter than Japan's 81.5 years. Japan was #1 in longevity. Norway, which ranks #10, has a life expectancy of 78.9 years.

7. In 1999, the United States topped the (worldwide) list of consumers, per capita, for which type of beverage?

Answer: carbonated soft drinks

The United States was not listed in the top ten nations for consumption of alcohol, bottled water, or fresh coffee. Ireland topped the list for alcohol; Sweden, for fresh coffee; and Andorra, for bottled water. All figures are registered on a per capita basis.

8. Which country has the largest number of English-speaking people?

Answer: United States

The United Kingdom was #2, Canada was #3, and Australia was #4. The figures pertain to those who speak English as their primary language.

9. Which of the following countries has the longest school year?

Answer: China

The Chinese school year is 251 days long. Japan ranks second at 243 days, followed by Korea at 220. Israel placed fourth at 215, followed by Germany, and Russia at 210. Other countries included in the "top 10" are Switzerland at 207; and Scotland, Thailand, and Netherlands at 200. The United States bottoms the list at 180 days per year.

10. Which American city had the greatest number of overseas visitors during the year, 2000?

Answer: New York

Los Angeles, Orlando, and Miami were respectively listed as #'s 2, 3, and 4. The rest of the list includes: #5-San Francisco, #6-Las Vegas, #7-Oahu/Honolulu, #8-Washington D.C., #9-Chicago, and #10-Boston.

Source: Author memorylane42

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