Author: Carla

What did Prince Harry use as his last name while serving in the British Army?

Sussex
Wales
Windsor
Edinburgh

Fact: Prince Harry used Wales as his surname during his military service and was known as Captain Harry Wales. The name came from his father Charles’s title at the time, Prince of Wales. His older brother, Prince William, also used Wales during his own military career. Harry served in the British Army for ten years, completing two operational tours in Afghanistan and qualifying as an Apache helicopter pilot and aircraft commander. He left full-time active service in June 2015, having risen to the rank of army captain.

Correct Answer: Wales

Which US city hosts the Institute of American Indian Arts?

A. Albuquerque
B. Santa Fe
C. Taos

Fact: Santa Fe hosts the Institute of American Indian Arts, showcasing contemporary and traditional Native basketry among other artworks.

Correct Answer: Santa Fe

Which month celebrates Native American Heritage?

A. December
B. November
C. October

Fact: Native American Heritage Month is observed in November, honoring the cultures and contributions of Native peoples.

Correct Answer: November

What does Native basketry often reflect about its origin?

A. Local knowledge
B. Modern trade
C. Climate change

Fact: Native American basket designs often reflect local knowledge and identity, making them cultural records of their places of origin.

Correct Answer: Local knowledge

Weighing more than 563 carats, the Star of India is what type of gemstone?

Ruby
Emerald
Diamond
Sapphire

Fact: The Star of India is one of the largest and most famous gem-quality star sapphires ever found. At 563.35 carats, it is roughly the size of a golf ball. Despite its name, the stone was found in Sri Lanka roughly 300 years ago. Its defining feature is a striking star-shaped pattern known as asterism, caused by tiny mineral inclusions within sapphire. The stone was donated to the American Museum of Natural History in New York by financier J.P. Morgan in 1900. The sapphire itself is estimated to be about 2 billion years old.

Correct Answer: Sapphire

Which festival influenced ancient Halloween customs?

A. Imbolc
B. Beltane
C. Samhain

Fact: Samhain was an ancient Celtic festival marking harvest’s end and winter’s start, believed to blur the boundary between living and dead.

Correct Answer: Samhain

Which day follows directly after Halloween in the Christian calendar?

A. Epiphany
B. Ascension
C. All Saints’ Day

Fact: All Saints’ Day on November 1 follows Halloween, commemorating all saints and connecting with All Hallows’ Eve traditions.

Correct Answer: All Saints’ Day

What was the night before All Saints’ Day originally called?

A. Witching Night
B. All Hallows’ Eve
C. Harvest Night

Fact: The night before All Saints’ Day was known as All Hallows’ Eve, which over time evolved into the modern celebration of Halloween.

Correct Answer: All Hallows’ Eve

Which song did Elton John write as a tribute to tennis legend Billie Jean King?

“Crocodile Rock”
“Your Song”
“I’m Still Standing”
“Philadelphia Freedom”

Fact: Released in 1975, “Philadelphia Freedom” was written by Elton John and his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin as a tribute to tennis legend Billie Jean King. The song was named after the Philadelphia Freedoms, the World Team Tennis franchise King played for and coached during its inaugural 1974 season. The original vinyl single featured the dedication “with Love to B.J.K. and the sound of Philadelphia,” honoring both King and the city’s influential soul music scene. The song became a massive hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975.

Correct Answer: “Philadelphia Freedom”

Robert Duvall made his film debut portraying the mysterious Boo Radley in which 1962 film?

Lawrence of Arabia
Mutiny on the Bounty
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Manchurian Candidate

Fact: Robert Duvall made his film debut as the reclusive Arthur “Boo” Radley in the 1962 classic To Kill a Mockingbird, based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Although Duvall had no spoken dialogue in the film, his haunting performance left a lasting impression. Starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, the movie explored racial injustice and moral courage in Depression-era Alabama. Peck won the Academy Award for Best Actor, while Duvall went on to become a Hollywood legend, eventually winning his own Oscar for Tender Mercies in 1984.

Correct Answer: To Kill a Mockingbird