Sudden Death Quiz

Question 1 of 15

In what movie does Vangelis's synth music play as runners train on a beach in the opening shot?

Chariots of Fire Jesse Owens Story Breaking Away Personal Best

Question 2 of 15

In the 1600s, Chef Francois Pierre de La Varenne likely founded what country's haute cuisine, as court chef to Louis XIV?

France Italy Greece Russia

Question 3 of 15

What was the title of the 1965 #1 hit by Roger Miller?

Bump N' Grind The Sign The Power of Love King of the Road

Question 4 of 15

What are the Russian 19th and 20th century jeweller Peter Faberge's most famous creations shaped like?

Wheels Birds Eggs Cups

Question 5 of 15

Which word do we get for the Italian for "broken banker's lenders' table"?

Check Interest Loan Bankrupt

Question 6 of 15

Which international honor was first awarded in 1901?

Nobel Prize Pulitzer Prize Grammy Award Caldecott Medal

Question 7 of 15

What future president probably told a lie or two, and definitely did not chop down any cherry tree, no matter what you heard as a kid?

George Washington Paul Revere Sam Adams Benjamin Franklin

Question 8 of 15

What Saint is celebrated on 17 March?

St. Helena St. Patrick St. Andrew St. George

Question 9 of 15

If you want to enjoy Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro, which continent should you visit?

North America Africa South America Asia

Question 10 of 15

Who became the new Pope in 2013?

Ellis Marcus Lucius Francis

Question 11 of 15

What is the currency of Argentina, Chile and Mexico?

Schilling Dinar Peso Lira

Question 12 of 15

Which garment did the Romans usually use on official occasions?

Toga Pallium Tunic Sagum

Question 13 of 15

Which best describes the Parthenon?

River Is Ice-Free All Year Battle Ground From U.S. Civil War A Ruin Lying Atop The Acropolis Of Athens 843 Acres In The Center Of The City

Question 14 of 15

The Netherlands is famous for which of these?

Windmills Castles Skyscrapers Mosques

Question 15 of 15

What is the colorful common name for the river known locally as the Huang He?

Yellow Blue Red White

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