general knowledge Online Quiz - 4917

Mesopotamia (the land between rivers) is the historical name for the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The modern country that occupies most of this ancient region is Iraq.

Siam was the official name of the country until 1939 and again from 1945-1949. The country officially changed its name to Thailand, which means 'land of the free.'

Persia was the ancient and historical name for the region. In 1935, Reza Shah officially requested that the international community use the name Iran, which is the country's endonym (native name).

Rhodesia (named after Cecil Rhodes) was the name of the region during British colonial rule and the unilaterally declared white-minority government. After achieving majority rule in 1980, the country became Zimbabwe.

The Gold Coast was a British colony on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. Upon achieving independence in 1957, the nation adopted the name Ghana, inspired by the ancient Ghana Empire.

The famous quote You talkin to me? is spoken by Travis Bickle, played by Robert De Niro, in the 1976 film Taxi Driver. This scene has become one of the most iconic moments in cinematic history. Other options reference different famous movies.

This quote is from 'The Godfather' (1972), spoken by the character Sonny Corleone (James Caan). The line captures his aggressive, protective nature during the famous scene where he confronts his sister Connie's husband Carlo. 'Heat' is a heist thriller, 'Dog Day Afternoon' is based on a true bank robbery, and 'Carlito's Way' is another crime drama but not the source.

USA for Africa's "We Are the World" continues with "the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving." Option B correctly captures this continuation about creating positive change through collective action.

Britney Spears' "Lucky" describes a fortunate star who cries at night. The correct continuation is "she cries with a lonely heart thinking, if there's nothing missing in my life then why do these tears come at night" - highlighting that fame doesn't guarantee happiness.

This appears to be mixing Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" (from Titanic) with the correct continuation "I feel you, that is how I know you go on, far across the distance and spaces between us." Option B matches this. The other options are from different songs.

Roxette's "Joyride" features the line "Mamamurahhh, join the Joyride." Option A correctly identifies this as the song's title and key theme about a fun, adventurous journey.

Sheryl Crow's "Soak Up the Sun" contains the philosophical line "It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got." Option D correctly completes this lyric about appreciating what you have rather than always wanting more.

The Bermuda Triangle is located in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. Option C is correct. The Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic Oceans are not associated with this region.

The Bermuda Triangle is colloquially known as the "Devil's Triangle" due to the mysterious disappearances attributed to it. Option B is correct. The other names are not recognized alternate names for this region.

Flight 19, a squadron of five US Navy bombers, famously disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle on December 5, 1945, during a training exercise. Option C is correct. This incident is one of the most cited Bermuda Triangle mysteries.

Christopher Columbus reportedly documented strange occurrences in the Bermuda Triangle area during his 1492 voyage, including compass malfunctions and strange lights. Option D is correct. Einstein, Newton, and Alexander the Great are not associated with Bermuda Triangle documentation.