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Terrific Topsy-Turvy Thirty Trivia Quiz

This is my thirtieth quiz, so it's all about the number thirty. (More or less)

A multiple-choice quiz by Catamount. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Catamount

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,239

Updated
Oct 09 23

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which century did the European Thirty Years War take place? Hint

17th

13th

11th

15th

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the other name for the 30th wedding anniversary?

Answer: (One word; think oysters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which geometrical body has 30 edges? Hint

Octahedron

Hexecontrahedon

Rhombicosidodecahedron

Dodecahedron

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Question 4 of 10

4. When was the show "Thirtysomething" first aired? Hint

1987

1967

1977

1997

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which volcano erupted spectacularly in 1930? Hint

Mt. Krakatoa

Mt. Stromboli

Mt. Etna

Mt. Pelee

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Question 6 of 10

6. The organisation "Thirty Below" promotes francophone music from which part of the world? Hint

Louisiana

Gabon

France

Quebec

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is "thirty" in German? Hint

Dreizehn

Dreissig

Dertig

Thelathini

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what decade was the quote coined: "Don't trust anybody over thirty"? Hint

1770s

1840s

1960s

1680s

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these was NOT completed during the 1930s? Hint

The Empire State Building

The Golden Gate Bridge

The novel "The Sound and the Fury"

The painting "American Gothic"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the 30th US president?

Answer: (Last name or full two-word name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which century did the European Thirty Years War take place?

Answer: 17th

It was actually a series of wars that involved pretty much all of Europe. Originally based on religious differences, the main thread of the war was the struggle between the House of Habsburg and its allies against several international opponents. It began with the Bohemian revolt against the Habsburgs (1618-1621) and ended in 1648 with the Peace of Westphalia.

2. What is the other name for the 30th wedding anniversary?

Answer: Pearl

A traditional 30th anniversary gift would of course be pearls; a more contemporary gift would be diamond jewellery.

3. Which geometrical body has 30 edges?

Answer: Dodecahedron

It has twelve faces, each with five sides. An icosahedron also has thirty edges, but twenty triangular faces.

4. When was the show "Thirtysomething" first aired?

Answer: 1987

The show ran from 1987 to 1991. An interesting little tidbit is the number of "crossover" actors who appeared both on "Thirtysomething" and different "Star Trek" series. For example, Timothy Carhart played Matt Enwright on "Thirtysomething" and Lieutenant Commander Christopher Hobson on STNG, "Redemption" episode. Nana Visitor, better known as Lieutenant Kira on DS9, appeared as Mile's fiancee Cindy in the "Success" episode of "Thirtysomething".

5. Which volcano erupted spectacularly in 1930?

Answer: Mt. Stromboli

Stromboli has the longest recorded history of eruptions of all volcanoes; 2,500 years at least and some say as long as 5,000 years. The eruption of 11. September 1930 was the most violent and destructive in its history. Both the island and the volcano are named Stromboli. The island belongs to the Aeolian islands chain in Italy.

6. The organisation "Thirty Below" promotes francophone music from which part of the world?

Answer: Quebec

The organisation has been collecting and distributing CDs, cassettes, books and videos on traditional Quebecois music and dance since 1996. They also maintain a calendar of concerts, dances and festivals such as the "Le Festival du Bois" in Maillardville, British Columbia.

7. What is "thirty" in German?

Answer: Dreissig

"Dreizehn" is "thirteen" in German; "dertig" is Dutch; and "thelatini" is Swahili.

8. In what decade was the quote coined: "Don't trust anybody over thirty"?

Answer: 1960s

This quote has been attributed to Jack Weinberg, a UC student and leader of the Berkeley Free Speech Movement.

9. Which of these was NOT completed during the 1930s?

Answer: The novel "The Sound and the Fury"

William Faulkner wrote this novel in 1929. It was not made into a movie until 1959. Chronicling the downfall of the Compson family through the eyes of four different narrators, many critics (and Faulkner himself) considered it the best novel he ever wrote.

10. Who was the 30th US president?

Answer: Calvin Coolidge

As vice-president to Warren Harding he succeeded Harding in 1923 and was subsequently elected to a full term as president in 1924. He declined to run again in 1928.

Source: Author Catamount

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