Things That Are Black Trivia Quiz

Answer: Hole

A black hole is a dead star or nebula whose gravitational pull is so strong that nothing can escape from it, not even light. If you are unlucky enough to get sucked in, which is only possible if you get too close, time will probably slow down according to Einstein's theory of relativity.

Answer: Ops

"Call of Duty" is a first person shooting game. The Black Ops storyline takes place during the Cold War. There are three of them: "Black Ops", "Black Ops II", and "Black Ops III". The prequel to the "Black Ops" series is "Call of Duty: World at War", which takes place during World War II.

Answer: The Black Dahlia

The Black Dahlia was a nickname for Elizabeth Short, whose body was found in 1947 mutilated along the side of a road. Her nickname came from her always wearing a black dress and a dahlia in her hair. Although many people were suspected of her murder, the murderer was never discovered.

Answer: Peas

The Black Eyed Peas are a hip-hop group based in Los Angeles. The group consists of rappers will.i.am, apt.de.ap, Taboo and singer Fergie. Formed in 1992, they are famous for hits like: "I Gotta Feeling", "Hey Mama", and "Pump It", among others.

Answer: Orange

"Orange Is the New Black" is a television series created by Jenji Kohan. The show revolves around Piper Chapman, who was arrested. There she meets other inmates who tell about their experiences. It is a comedy-drama show.

Answer: Black Friday

Black Friday comes from the term 'in the black'. This means that stores are doing great in business, and that is often the case on Black Friday, as there are numerous sales and offers.

Answer: The Black Death

The Black Death was an epidemic of the bubonic plague that took place in the 1300s in Europe. It killed over 25 million people (according to history.com), which was 60% of the population of Europe at the time. The disease was spread by rat fleas.

Answer: Black Magic

Black magic is defined as practicing magic for selfish purposes and for one's gain. Examples of black magic are: true naming (a name that gives a person control over that person), immortality rituals, and curses.

Answer: Black Cat

Originally, black cats signified prosperity, especially in Scotland. Even today, in some cultures, black cats still signify good luck. However, most western cultures view black cats as evil. In the Plymouth colony, people who were caught with black cats were accused of witches and were killed.

Answer: Black Sheep

The term 'black sheep' comes from a flock of sheep. Some flocks of sheep would have a black sheep that would be an outcast, grazing alone. Over time, the term began to mean anyone who is an outcast.