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FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 9 Trivia Quiz

A mix of 10 World questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
FTBot

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
409,240

Updated
Sep 30 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
693

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Question 1 of 10

1. I still smoke occasionally. If I see a commercial for Nicoderm CQ, what (according to marketing researchers) am I most likely to do? Hint

Take a nap

Vacuum the rug

Light up a cigarette

Go dancing

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is a gaucho? Hint

Mountain lake

High heeled boot

South American cowboy

Side winding snake

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Alamo is the site of one of the most memorable battles in American history. Where is the sports venue called the Alamodome? Hint: It was home to an NBA team. Hint

Dallas, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Laredo, Texas

Guadalajara, Mexico

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the United States Military Disciplinary Barracks located in Kansas? Hint

Alcatraz

Fort Leavenworth

San Quentin

Folsom

5. There are some interesting cultural differences between different nations. For example, what is the main cultural difference between Afghan and American men, when using the toilet to urinate? Hint

Afghan men pray first, American men sing

Afghan men flush first, American men sit

Afghan men sing, American men laugh

Afghan men sit, American men stand

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Question 6 of 10

6. A B-17 Flying Fortress had how many engines? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. When sailing on a ship, where is the port side of the vessel? Hint

Right side when facing the bow

Left side when facing the bow

The side tied to the dock

The back of the boat

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Question 8 of 10

8. The trident is a symbol which is seen on the national flag of Barbados. Why is the trident broken? Hint

It didn't fit on the flag otherwise

It now has 4 prongs: one for each city

It's not a trident but a small fork

To break from its colonial past

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Question 9 of 10

9. What fat-based substitute was discovered by Proctor & Gamble, has some side effects, and is today used in a brand of potato chips? Hint

Olestra

Simpless

Dextrin

Cellulose

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the Welsh language, Wales is "Cymru". If a Welsh speaker refers to "yr Almaen", which European country is he or she referring to? Hint

Switzerland

England

Germany

France

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I still smoke occasionally. If I see a commercial for Nicoderm CQ, what (according to marketing researchers) am I most likely to do?

Answer: Light up a cigarette

Apparently, so-called "suggestive marketing" causes some of us to do things we might not normally do... like ordering delivery when dinner's almost ready!

Question by player twiggee56

2. What is a gaucho?

Answer: South American cowboy

The gaucho is the loose equivalent to the North American cowboy, and are the nomadic horsemen of the Patagonian grasslands.

Question by player sb22705

3. The Alamo is the site of one of the most memorable battles in American history. Where is the sports venue called the Alamodome? Hint: It was home to an NBA team.

Answer: San Antonio, Texas

The Alamodome is a very modern sports facility in San Antonio, and is best known as the former home of the many time NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs. All-time great Tim Duncan is the best known member of the Spurs championship teams. The Alamo is also located in San Antonio, Texas.

Question by player SJM2015

4. What is the name of the United States Military Disciplinary Barracks located in Kansas?

Answer: Fort Leavenworth

The United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, opened in 1874 for military personnel, and is the only Maximum Security Penitentiary operated by the Army currently in use. It is located four miles from Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. Alcatraz was a Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay that closed in 1963. San Quentin and Folsom are California State Prisons.

Question by player JDavidM

5. There are some interesting cultural differences between different nations. For example, what is the main cultural difference between Afghan and American men, when using the toilet to urinate?

Answer: Afghan men sit, American men stand

It is a cultural custom for Afghan men to sit when they urinate. Customarily, American men stand when they urinate.

Question by player sakinosho

6. A B-17 Flying Fortress had how many engines?

Answer: 4

The Boeing B-17 Heavy Bomber had 4 Wright "Cyclone" radial engines. The fortress was a rugged plane that could take tremendous damage and still survive.

Question by player pointluck

7. When sailing on a ship, where is the port side of the vessel?

Answer: Left side when facing the bow

The starboard side is the right side when facing the bow. The back is known as the aft. Either side of the vessel can be moored to the dock.

Question by player kingfish3482

8. The trident is a symbol which is seen on the national flag of Barbados. Why is the trident broken?

Answer: To break from its colonial past

Britannia is a female carrying a trident and is a personification of Great Britain. When Barbados became independent in 1965, it broke its colonial ties with the United Kingdom. The broken trident therefore celebrates independence. The three prongs of the trident represent Government for and by the people.

Question by player 1nn1

9. What fat-based substitute was discovered by Proctor & Gamble, has some side effects, and is today used in a brand of potato chips?

Answer: Olestra

Olestra is a fat-based substitute and side effects are abdominal cramps and diarrhea. There aren't any calories when using olestra. Dextrin and cellulose are sugar-based fat substitutes. Simpless is a protein-based fat substitute.

Question by player BlueMNguy

10. In the Welsh language, Wales is "Cymru". If a Welsh speaker refers to "yr Almaen", which European country is he or she referring to?

Answer: Germany

France is "Ffraninc", Switzerland is "y Swistir" and our next-door neighbour, England, is "Lloegrt".

Question by player Llynfi

Source: Author FTBot

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