Tiffany's 'T'-rific Quiz

Answer: Tennessee

Tennessee is part of the southeastern United States. Its capital is Nashville and it is nicknamed the 'Volunteer State'. Other big cities in Tennessee include Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.

Answer: Tenochtitlan

The Aztecs established Tenochtitlan in the early 1300s (around 1325). They built Tenochtitlan on an island in Lake Texcoco. The city was connected to the mainland by three causeways and also had waterways alongside the streets to allow for water travel within the city.

Answer: Turner and Hooch

Tom Hanks stars as detective Scott Turner who investigates the murder of Amos Reed. He winds up taking care of Reed's dog, Hooch, to keep Hooch from being 'put to sleep'.

Answer: Tiffany

The name 'Tiffany' is a variant of the Greek 'Theophania' which means 'God's appearance'. In some countries, girls born on January 6 are named 'Tiffany' or some variation of the name since that day marks the 'Feast of the Epiphany'. This feast represents the day that the three Magi visited baby Jesus which served as the 'Revelation of God' to the non-Jewish people. (Information for this question was found on wwww.thinkbabynames.com.)

Answer: Trajan

Trajan was born in Italica which is part of modern-day Spain and was the first emperor not from Italy. Nerva announced that he had adopted Trajan and Trajan was then chosen to be his successor. Trajan's reign as emperor began in 98 A.D. and ended with his death in 117 A.D. Trajan had adopted Hadrian, who was named emperor after the death of Trajan.

Answer: Tegucigalpa

Tegucigalpa is not only the capital of Honduras but it is also the largest city in Honduras. Its name comes from Nahuatl, a language spoken by various indigenous groups in Mesoamerica, including the Aztecs. Its name in Nahuatl means 'Silver Mountain'. The city's inhabitants shorten the name and call it 'Tegus'.

Answer: Typhoid fever

Typhoid fever can be spread through the feces, and sometimes urine, of infected individuals. Some symptoms include headache, diarrhea or constipation, fever, pink spots on the trunk, and an enlarged liver or spleen. It can be treated with antibiotics.

There is also a vaccine available, but it is often only given to people travelling to countries where Typhoid is very common. (Information taken from www.health.state.ny.us.)

Answer: Tudor

The reign of the House of Tudor began with Henry VII in 1485 after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth. This battle also ended the War of the Roses. The reign of the Tudors ended with the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603 because she had no heirs.

Answer: trouble

The first person to get all four pegs around the board and into the finish line wins. Trouble is made by Milton Bradley and was first launched in 1965. There is also a travel version available.

Answer: Trade

NAFTA stands for North American Free Trade Agreement. The implementation of NAFTA began January 1, 1994. It is a trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Part of its purpose is to get rid of most of the barriers to investment and trade between these three countries.