Daily Trivia (December 31, 2021) Kojak and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
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We have all kinds of excellent questions for you today, including one about the classic television series Kojak, the 1980 Summer Olympics, and President John Adams. Good luck!
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Question 1
Which drug lord was listed by Forbes Magazine in 1989 as the seventh richest man in the world?
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AGus Fring
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BGeorge Jung
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CFrank Lucas
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DPablo Escobar
Pablo Escobar
In 1989, Forbes Magazine listed Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar as the seventh richest man in the world. His reported worth was twenty-five billion dollars.
Question 2
What large rodent is a national animal and symbol of Canada?
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AGopher
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BCapybara
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CBeaver
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DChinchilla
Beaver
The beaver is one of the two national animals of the nation of Canada. The other is the Canadian horse.
Question 3
Which city is the capital of the country of Lebanon?
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ABeirut
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BSidon
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CTripoli
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DTyre
Beirut
With an estimated population of 1.9 million people, the city of Beirut also serves as the capital city of Lebanon.
Question 4
Which of the following states does NOT have a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico?
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ATexas
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BSouth Carolina
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CLouisiana
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DFlorida
South Carolina
Of the five states that have a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, South Carolina is not one of them.
Question 5
Growing in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, which tree is the most massive living thing on Earth?
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AGeneral Grant
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BGeneral Sherman
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CChurch Oak
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DTree of Tenere
General Sherman
The General Sherman tree, a giant sequoia, stands tall as the largest living thing on earth at 275 feet tall.
Question 6
Who of the following was the first actor to refuse to accept an Oscar?
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ATom Selleck
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BTom Green
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CGeorge C. Scott
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DTom Hanks
George C. Scott
George C. Scott became the first actor to refuse to accept an Oscar when he won in 1970 for his portrayal of General George S. Patton in the film "Patton". When his name was called at the Academy Awards ceremony that year, he was at home on his farm in New York.
Question 7
Who of the following created the first vaccine for polio?
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ADr. Gregory House
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BDr. Hellen Taussig
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CDr. Edward Jenner
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DDr. Jonas Salk
Dr. Jonas Salk
The first polio vaccine was approved in 1955 and was invented by Dr. Jonas Salk.
Question 8
In the movie "Coming to America", 'Akeem' was the prince of what country?
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AGambia
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BChad
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CZamunda
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DAlgeria
Zamunda
In the movie, 'Akeem', the Prince of Zamunda, travels to the United States in order to find a bride.
Question 9
Which of the following cities is located on two continents?
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AIstanbul
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BToronto
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CMoscow
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DMexico City
Istanbul
With a reported population of fifteen million people, the city of Istanbul is partly located in Europe and partly located in Asia.
Question 10
In which state was former President John Adams born?
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AVermont
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BMassachusetts
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CVirginia
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DGeorgia
Massachusetts
President John Adams was born in Braintree, Massachusetts in 1735.
Question 11
Which NFL team plays its home games at Heinz Field?
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AChicago Bears
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BDallas Cowboys
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CNew York Giants
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DPittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Since 2001, the Pittsburgh Steelers have played their home games at Heinz Field.
Question 12
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were held in which country?
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ASoviet Union
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BAustralia
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CFinland
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DItaly
Soviet Union
The 1980 Summer Olympics were held in the Soviet Union. As a protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the United States and other countries boycotted the games.
Question 13
The television series "Kojak" was primarily set in what major city?
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APhiladelphia
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BSan Francisco
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CChicago
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DNew York
New York
The 1970s crime drama "Kojak" was set in New York City.
Question 14
Which rock band is named after the 18th-century agriculturalist who invented the seed drill?
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AGolden Earring
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BUriah Heep
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CJudas Priest
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DJethro Tull
Jethro Tull
The rock band Jethro Tull is named after the agriculturalist who invented the seed drill in the 1700s.
Question 15
How many people served as President of the United States in the 20th century?
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A16
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B22
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C18
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D14
18
From the beginning to the end of the 20th century, eighteen men served as President of the United States.
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