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Quiz about An Amazing Trip Through FunTrivia
Quiz about An Amazing Trip Through FunTrivia

An 'A'mazing Trip Through FunTrivia! Quiz


I'm about to embark on a journey through FunTrivia to look for 'a'mazing things. I could use some help along the way. Want to tag along with me? Note: All questions will pertain to people/things starting with the letter A.

A multiple-choice quiz by triviaking162. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
347,669
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
4604
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: 1MeanRick (10/10), AnneKeady (7/10), kitter96 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Our first stop is in the Celebrities category. I come across a show called "Friends" and I see a character named Rachel. I've never watched the show so I ask you for help. What 'A' is the last name of the actress who played her? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Next, we are in the For Children category. I come across a PBS show that first aired in 1996. I recognize the main character as Arthur. But I can't figure out what animal he is supposed to be! I turn to you. What animal is he? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Later, we go to the Geography category. We are in Egypt and I can't understand the map in my hand. I don't understand the Egyptian official language. What 'A' language am I trying unsuccessfully to read?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. We come to the History category. I notice on a timeline that the last Roman Emperor was replaced in 476 A.D. I get really confused about the A.D. part. Once again, I turn to you. What does the A mean in A.D.? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Later, we go towards the Hobbies category. I delve deeper into the category and find lots of GI-Joe and Transformers figures. However, there is a more common name for these figures. Most people would add another word before figure. I turn to you. What A word is this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. We go forward to the Humanities category. We go deeper into a subcategory, but I don't know what it is. I see Frank Gehry's name appear a lot. I turn to you. What 'a' field does he work in? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Next, we go to Literature. I come across a book in bad shape. The title is "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." However, the author's last name is smudged. It says Maya ________. I know the last name starts with A, but I can't seem to get the answer. Do you? What is Maya's last name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Science/Technology is next. I come across our next A. It is Albert Einstein. I know he is famous for his theory of relativity and the formula E=mc squared. I know the E is energy, and the m is mass, but what does the c mean? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Nearing the end of our adventure, we go to Sports. I come across a video of a boxing match called "The Thrilla In Manila." I turn to you. What boxer with an 'A' last name competed in the fight?

Answer: (Full Name or just Last Name)
Question 10 of 10
10. Our final stop is in the World category. We find our last 'A' in the motto "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful). For the last time, I turn to you for a question. What branch of military has this motto? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Our first stop is in the Celebrities category. I come across a show called "Friends" and I see a character named Rachel. I've never watched the show so I ask you for help. What 'A' is the last name of the actress who played her?

Answer: Aniston

Jennifer Aniston was born on February 11th, 1969. She was on the cast of "Friends" until its finale in 2004. She was also in the movie "Marley and Me" with Owen Wilson.
2. Next, we are in the For Children category. I come across a PBS show that first aired in 1996. I recognize the main character as Arthur. But I can't figure out what animal he is supposed to be! I turn to you. What animal is he?

Answer: aardvark

Arthur lives with his family in Elwood City. His best friend is Buster Baxter. "Arthur" has had many famous guest stars appear on the show, including Alex Trebek, Lance Armstrong, and Michelle Kwan.
3. Later, we go to the Geography category. We are in Egypt and I can't understand the map in my hand. I don't understand the Egyptian official language. What 'A' language am I trying unsuccessfully to read?

Answer: Arabic

Arabic is one of the official languages of the United Nations. Some other nations who have Arabic as its official language include Sudan, Algeria, and Morocco.
4. We come to the History category. I notice on a timeline that the last Roman Emperor was replaced in 476 A.D. I get really confused about the A.D. part. Once again, I turn to you. What does the A mean in A.D.?

Answer: anno

Anno Domini is the period after the B.C. years. Anno Domini literally means "the year of our lord." The last Roman emperor was Romulus Augustulus.
5. Later, we go towards the Hobbies category. I delve deeper into the category and find lots of GI-Joe and Transformers figures. However, there is a more common name for these figures. Most people would add another word before figure. I turn to you. What A word is this?

Answer: action

GI: Joe figures were first made by Hasbro in 1964. Hasbro also made Transformers figures, starting 20 years later in 1984.
6. We go forward to the Humanities category. We go deeper into a subcategory, but I don't know what it is. I see Frank Gehry's name appear a lot. I turn to you. What 'a' field does he work in?

Answer: architecture

Frank Gehry is famous for designing the Binoculars Building in Venice which looks like a pair of binoculars. It was completed in 1991. He also designed the Yale Psychiatric Institute.
7. Next, we go to Literature. I come across a book in bad shape. The title is "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." However, the author's last name is smudged. It says Maya ________. I know the last name starts with A, but I can't seem to get the answer. Do you? What is Maya's last name?

Answer: Angelou

"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" is a memoir about Maya's life in the South during times of racism. She released the book in 1969. She was a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient in 2011.
8. Science/Technology is next. I come across our next A. It is Albert Einstein. I know he is famous for his theory of relativity and the formula E=mc squared. I know the E is energy, and the m is mass, but what does the c mean?

Answer: speed of light

EInstein released his famous theory in 1905. Einstein was also part of the Manhattan Project. He was also offered the Presidency of Israel, but he declined.
9. Nearing the end of our adventure, we go to Sports. I come across a video of a boxing match called "The Thrilla In Manila." I turn to you. What boxer with an 'A' last name competed in the fight?

Answer: Muhammad Ali

Ali and Frazier fought each other in the Philippines for 14 rounds until Ali won by technical knockout. Ali called himself "The Greatest." Cassius Clay was Ali's name before he changed it in 1964.
10. Our final stop is in the World category. We find our last 'A' in the motto "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful). For the last time, I turn to you for a question. What branch of military has this motto?

Answer: U.S. Marines

The Marines adopted the "Semper Fidelis" motto in 1883. The Marines were first established in 1775. The Marines also use the slogan "The Few. The Proud. The Marines."
Source: Author triviaking162

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