Folklore Trivia Questions And Answers

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  folklore trivia questions and answers: Egyptian Gods & Goddesses Johnathan Deaver, 1900-01-01 Gods and goddesses—in human, animal, and other forms—were central to the ancient Egyptian way of life. Identified with the natural world, daily living, and the afterlife, they maintained order and prevented chaos from permeating the human world. The figures documented in ancient hieroglyphics are given dimension in this absorbing volume, which examines the characteristics and significance of many of the Egyptian gods and goddesses and also looks at related topics such as ancient symbols and the influence of Egyptian mythology on other cultures and belief systems.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Sorry, Wrong Answer Rod L. Evans Ph.D., 2010-06-01 Where were Venetian blinds invented? What color is the black box on a commercial airplane? Where did India ink originate?* Most of us know more than we think we know. We also think we know more than we actually do-because some of what we think we know simply ain't so. We all harbor misconceptions that are accepted not only because they are popular but also because they make sense. It makes sense to believe, for example, that German chocolate originated in Germany rather than the truth: that German chocolate is so named because it was created by Sam German. It seems logical to believe that Mercury is the hottest planet because of its proximity to the sun, or that buttermilk contains butter, that Danish pastry is from Denmark, and that the boat race America's Cup was named after the United States of America. In Sorry, Wrong Answer, Rod Evans takes readers on a tour of misleading trivia, debunking commonly held assumptions and sharing surprising right answers. *Answers: Japan; Orange; China
  folklore trivia questions and answers: A Midsummer-night's Dream William Shakespeare, 1734 National Sylvan Theatre, Washington Monument grounds, The Community Center and Playgrounds Department and the Office of National Capital Parks present the ninth summer festival program of the 1941 season, the Washington Players in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, produced by Bess Davis Schreiner, directed by Denis E. Connell, the music by Mendelssohn is played by the Washington Civic Orchestra conducted by Jean Manganaro, the setting and lights Harold Snyder, costumes Mary Davis.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art, [3 volumes] Charlie T. McCormick Ph.D., Kim Kennedy White, 2010-12-13 Written by an international team of acclaimed folklorists, this reference text provides a cross-cultural survey of the major types and methods of inquiry in folklore. Did you know that the tale of Cinderella is over 1,000 years old, and similar versions of this singular story exist in hundreds of cultures around the globe? Have you heard of deathlore, a subgenre of folklore involving tombstones, coffins, cemeteries, and roadside memorial shrines? Did you realize that UFO sightings and cyber cultures constitute modern folklore? The broad field of folklore studies, developed over the past two centuries, provides significant insights into many aspects of human culture. While the term folklore conjures images of ancient practices and beliefs or folk heroes and traditional stories, it also applies to today's ever-changing cultural landscape. Even certain aspects of modern Internet-based popular culture and contemporary rites of passage represent folklore. This encyclopedia covers all the major genres of both ancient and contemporary folklore. This second edition adds more than 100 entries that examine the folklore practices of major ethnic groups, folk heroes, creatures of myth and legend, and emerging areas of interest in folklore studies.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China Trenton Campbell, 2014-07-15 This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world. Aspects of Buddhism later joined features of these faiths to form elements of Chinese ideology and, with the beliefs in immortals and the worship of ancestors, they led to a popular religion. The narrative describes the gods and goddesses that dominated China's mythology and folk culture, roughly from the 3rd millennium to 221 BCE, including the Baxian (Eight Immortals), Chang'e (moon goddess), Guandi (god of war), the Men Shen (door spirits), and Pan Gu (first man).
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend Mike Dixon-Kennedy, 1998-01-01 Covers the myths and legends of the Russian Empire at its greatest extent as well as other Slavic people and countries. Includes historical, geographical, and biographical background information.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Ultimate Book of Pub Trivia by the Smartest Guy in the Bar Austin Rogers, 2022-02-22 Knock back a brew and play a few rounds of the greatest, most fascinating, and hilarious pub trivia ever devised, written by 12-time Jeopardy! champion Austin Rogers, a longtime New York City bartender and pub trivia host for 15 years.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Big Trivia Quiz Book DK, 2020-08-04 Put your general knowledge to the test, and impress your family and friends with your astonishing brainpower and trivia genius. An addictive quiz book for all the family featuring 10,000 questions, The Big Quiz Book has something for everyone. With 10 different general knowledge categories - from Science & Technology, Art & Literature, and Natural History, to Food & Drink, Film & TV, and Sport & Leisure - and three increasing levels of difficulty, it offers a fresh and up-to-the-minute quizzing experience that will educate and entertain all the family. Bursting with fascinating facts to boost your trivia knowledge, whatever your specialist subject or your nemesis topic, The Big Quiz Book is perfect for home entertainment and virtual pub quizzes. You won't be able to put it down!
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Giant Book of Trivia Peter Keyne, Elsinore Books, 2020-04-13 The Giant Book of Trivia: 1000 Questions and Answers to Engage all Minds; picks up right where The Great Book of Trivia left off! Once again, we’ve brought together a host of fresh and intriguing questions that will test the limits of your knowledge across a huge range of subjects. The book is divided into 4 parts: Part 1 presents 50 challenging general knowledge quizzes. Part 2 introduces the “specialist rounds” at three levels of difficulty: medium, challenging and fiendish. Here you’ll find questions on geography, history, sport, science and nature, literature, art and architecture, and movies and TV. Part 3 brings a lighter touch with a selection of “bonus round” quizzes, where you’ll be asked to spot connections, identify years from a series of clues, unravel proverbs, and sort out lists of famous people, places and things. Part 4 contains 20 “family fun” quizzes that will be especially enjoyable for younger minds. There are straightforward general knowledge questions, alongside rhyming and alphabet quizzes. At Elsinore Books we pride ourselves on creating beautiful e-Books, and devote great attention to formatting, and ease of navigation. This book contains a cleanly-styled contents page that permits easy movement between quizzes. Each quiz occupies its own chapter, so you can move between quizzes by pressing a single button on your e-reader. You can access the answers to each quiz by following the links at the top and bottom of the question page. On the answer pages you’ll find each question rewritten and followed by its answer in bold. You can view a full listing of the games inside by clicking on the preview of this book and viewing the contents page. Some of the collection highlights are outlined below: General Knowledge 1 1. Who wears the Ring of the Fisherman? 2. What are the six official languages of the United Nations? 3. What became the official motto of the United States in 1956? 4. In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere do nearly all weather conditions take place? 5. What is Iceland’s only native land mammal? 6. Who composed the soundtracks for Iron Man, Game of Thrones, and Westworld? 7. What is the first drink ordered by James Bond in the first novel of the book series? 8. Which US city will host the 2028 Summer Olympics? 9. How many characters do the numbers from zero to nine each have in Morse code? 10. In Greek mythology, who was the keeper of the winds? Geography: Medium 1. Which city is divided into Asian and European parts by the Bosporus? 2. What are the five boroughs of New York? 3. Which country is divided into 26 cantons? 4. The Tropic of Capricorn is also known as the “Northern Tropic”. True or False? 5. What prefix has been conferred to the English towns of Tunbridge Wells, Leamington Spa, and Wootton Basset? 6. What is the name of the archipelago which includes Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera? 7. What is the largest and second most populous state of Germany? 8. What is the largest of the Channel Islands? 9. In which country is the Massif Central highland region? 10. Which city is home to Croke Park stadium? Rhyming Quiz 1 1. Which Frenchman lost his sight in a childhood accident and went on to develop a writing system for people who are visually impaired? 2. Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival attained which legendary object? 3. Coturnix coturnix is the Latin name for which ground-nesting bird? 4. In humans, which gender has two different kinds of sex chromosomes? 5. Which famous cabinet-maker was born in Yorkshire in 1718? 6. Complete the quote from Percy Bysshe Shelley: “A poet is a ___________ who sits in darkness and sings to cheer its own solitude…” 7. Which actor has portrayed Moses, Melvin Purvis, Michael Burry, and Dicky Eklund? 8. What is the most common sedimentary rock? 9. In computing and graphic design, what is the term for a reduced-size image that represents a larger one?
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Hole in the Dike Norma Green, 1993 Retells the tale of the little boy whose resourcefulness and courage saved his country from being destroyed by the ocean.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Because I Said So! Ken Jennings, 2013-10-08 Draws on medical case histories, scientific findings, and personal research by the author to separate myth from fact and debunk a vast array of parental edicts.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Greek and Roman Mythology Don Nardo, 2009-06-24 Author Don Nardo and Consultant Editor Barbette Spaeth have compiled this volume that provides entries about various aspects of Greek and Roman mythology, grouped in the categories of rulers, heroes, and other human characters. Readers will learn about major and minor gods, animals, monsters, spirits, and forces. Entries cover important places and things, and major myth tellers and their works. Includes retellings of twelve myths.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Myth of Sisyphus And Other Essays Albert Camus, 2012-10-31 One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays is a crucial exposition of existentialist thought. Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin with a meditation on suicide; the question of living or not living in a universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Albert Camus brilliantly posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence, and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Folklore [2 Volumes] Thomas A. Green, 1997-12 Designed for students, scholars, and general readers, this work focuses on folklore forms and methods from a cross-cultural, theoretical perspective. Folklore emphasizes those bodies of North American and European scholarship that have influenced each other most profoundly since the discipline's inception. The entries provide an introduction that facilitates the pursuit of more specialized topics and other bodies of scholarship. Topics range from such traditional subjects as festival and folktale to cutting-edge entries such as computer-mediated folklore and postmodernism. In most cases, a longer, more comprehensive essay format for entries has been favored over shorter entries. Entries are cross-referenced, and each includes a select bibliography to serve as a guide to in depth research. - Entries are cross referenced, and each includes a select bibliography to serve as a guide to in depth research
  folklore trivia questions and answers: One Wish Michelle Harrison, 2014-06-05 Having the ability to see fairies means that Tanya Fairchild's life has never been easy. After all, real fairies are nothing like the ones in books; ones that grant wishes or leave money for teeth. Real fairies don't like to be talked about, and they cast spells if Tanya steps out of line. The most she's ever received in exchange for one of her teeth is a chewed up toffee. Of course, it would help if Tanya knew someone - anyone - else who could see them, too . . . When Tanya meets Ratty, she finds not only that can he see fairies, but that he has a fairy friend, Turpin. Turpin is rude and spiteful, but funny and loyal too. When Ratty goes missing, Tanya discovers her new friend has another extraordinary ability; an ability that has the potential to destroy them both . . .
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Weird New England Joseph A. Citro, 2005 It may seem like clambakes, the Red Sox, and the Patriots define New England, but boy did the Pilgrims land in one very strange spot! These six states are filled with odd curiosities and bizarre legends, such as the elusive Vermont hum, the hibernating hill folk, hillside whale tales, and the Holy Land (yes, you read that right). Tongue-in-cheek and filled with dry wit, this is a journey you'll not soon forget.--P. [4] of cover.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Amazing birds : a treasury of facts and trivia about the avian world Roger Lederer, 2007-07 This beautifully illustrated book is a treasury of facts and information about the avian world. Aimed squarely at non-specialists, it will appeal to birders and non-birders alike. It is an ideal gift book for anyone with an interest in birds, at whatever level. Although it covers the whole world of birds, there is an emphasis on British and European birds.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Great Book of Hawaii: The Crazy History of Hawaii with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia Bill O'Neill, 2019-03-30 How much do you know about the Aloha State? There's so much to learn about Hawaii that even residents of the state don't know! In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Hawaii's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more! In The Great Book of Hawaii, you'll find the answers to the following questions: How did Hawaii get its name? Why is it called the Aloha State? Why was it once called The Kingdom of Hawaii? Which sport was invented in Hawaii? Which movies have been filmed in the state? What legends from the Hawaiian culture haunt the state? What's Hawaii's most famous unsolved mystery? And so much more! As an added bonus, you'll learn words from the Hawaiian language throughout the book. This book is packed with trivia facts about Hawaii. Some of the facts in this book are surprising, while others are sad or creepy. The one thing they have in common is that all of them are interesting! Whether you're just learning about Hawaii or you already think you're an expert on the state, you'll learn something you didn't know in every chapters. Your history teacher will be interesting at all of your newfound knowledge. So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Hawaii!
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Devil's Arithmetic Jane Yolen, 1990-10-01 A triumphantly moving book. —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Hannah dreads going to her family's Passover Seder—she's tired of hearing her relatives talk about the past. But when she opens the front door to symbolically welcome the prophet Elijah, she's transported to a Polish village in the year 1942. Why is she there, and who is this Chaya that everyone seems to think she is? Just as she begins to unravel the mystery, Nazi soldiers come to take everyone in the village away. And only Hannah knows the unspeakable horrors that await. A critically acclaimed novel from multi-award-winning author Jane Yolen. [Yolen] adds much to understanding the effects of the Holocaust, which will reverberate throughout history, today and tomorrow. —SLJ, starred review Readers will come away with a sense of tragic history that both disturbs and compels. —Booklist Winner of the National Jewish Book Award An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Metamorphoses of Ovid Ovid, 1899
  folklore trivia questions and answers: American Born Chinese Gene Luen Yang, 2006-09-06 A tour-de-force by rising indy comics star Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny's life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax. American Born Chinese is a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring and a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. This title has Common Core Connections
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Holy Writ as Oral Lit Alan Dundes, 2000-01-01 This book helps us resolve some of the mysteries and contradictions that evolved during the Bible's pre-written legacy and that persist in the Great Book today. Most biblical scholars acknowledge that both the Old and New Testaments were orally transmitted for decades before appearing in written form. With great reverence for the Bible, Dundes offers a new and exciting way to understand its variant texts. He uses the analytical framework of folklore to unearth and contrast the multiple versions of nearly every major biblical event, including the creation of woman, the flood, the ten commandments (there were once as many as eleven or twelve), the names of the twelve tribes, the naming of the disciples, the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the words inscribed on the Cross, among many others.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Amber the Orange Fairy (The Rainbow Fairies #2) Daisy Meadows, 2013-01-01 The seven Rainbow Fairies are missing! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each RAINBOW MAGIC book. Read all seven books to help rescue the fairies and bring the sparkle back to Fairyland!Fairyland is home to seven colorful sisters. Together, they are the Rainbow Fairies! They keep Fairyland dazzling and bright. But when evil Jack Frost sends them far away, the sisters are in big trouble. If they don't return soon, Fairyland is doomed to be gray forever!Rachel and Kirsty have already found one Rainbow Fairy, but now Amber the Orange Fairy is trapped in a seashell! Can they rescue her, too?
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett Steven Kellogg, 1995-09-27 On the day she is born this amazing baby proudly announces she can out-talk, out-grin, out-scream, out-swim, and out-run any baby in Kentucky. Within a few years Sally is off to the frontier, where she stuns a hungry grizzly bear, makes a lasso out of six rattlesnakes, and is more than a match for the mighty Mike Fink. And when Sally Ann rescues Davy Crockett from a pair of ferocious eagles, even her hornet's-nest bonnet and skunk perfume don't stop him from proposing marriage. You won't find Sally Ann in any history book, but that hasn't kept her from becoming an authentic American frontier legend and the unforgettable heroine of Steven Kellogg's most delightfully rip-roaring tall tale.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Great Book of Alaska Bill O'Neill, 2020-02-29 The Great Book of Alaska is an entertaining, instructive and interesting Trivia & Facts book about the Last Frontier state. You'll learn more about Alaska's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Heather the Violet Fairy (The Rainbow Fairies #7) Daisy Meadows, 2013-01-01 The seven Rainbow Fairies are missing! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each RAINBOW MAGIC book. Read all seven books to help rescue the fairies and bring the sparkle back to Fairyland!Fairyland is home to seven colorful sisters. Together, they are the Rainbow Fairies! They keep Fairyland dazzling and bright. But when evil Jack Frost sends them far away, the sisters are in big trouble. If they don't return soon, Fairyland is doomed to be gray forever!The merry-go-round whisks Rachel and Kirsty away to a magical world. Could Heather the Violet Fairy have something to do with it? Help the girls find the last Rainbow Fairy, and bring the color back to Fairyland!
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Roman Gods & Goddesses Britannica Educational Publishing, 2014-01-01 While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Captain Cuttle's Mailbag Edward Welch, 2017-11-28 An amusing and possibly informative anthology of Notes and Queries, the Victorian magazine for which no subject was too odd or obscure. Recommended for history, literature, and trivia buffs. How did the Honorable Miss E. St. Leger become a Freemason? Did Lord Byron meet a hippopotamus, or was it only a tapir? Whence the popular prejudice against redheads? These were among the topics discussed in the pages of Notes and Queries, a weekly magazine founded in London in 1849 as a medium of inter-communication for literary men, artists, antiquaries, genealogists, etc. Its motto was When found, make a note of—a saying of Captain Cuttle, the hook-handed old salt of Dickens's Dombey and Son. Some subscribers to Notes and Queries contributed brief notes on curious facts they had uncovered; other sent in arcane queries to be answered. The result was rather like an erudite Internet discussion board, complete with its flame wars and trolls. This book anthologizes the most interesting exchanges from the First Series of Notes and Queries (1849–55). Here, ordered by subject—with judicious footnotes, of course—are delightfully pedantic remarks on the daily life and amusements of olden times, the doings of faeries, revolting folk remedies, strange forgotten, poetry good and bad, and oddities of natural history, among many other things. Also included is a selection of advertisements from the magazine, for such products as Grosjean's Celebrated Trowsers, Rimmel's Toilet Vinegar (good for several purposes), and the Rev. Edmund Saul Dixon's treatise on Ornamental and Domestic Poultry: Their History and Management. Original drawings add an extra touch of humor throughout, and a lively introduction describes the history and workings of Notes and Queries. Full of useless information and Victorian fustiness, Captain Cuttle's Mailbag will fascinate trivia buffs and time travelers alike.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Tale of Aqhat , 1981
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Leprechauns and Irish Folklore Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, 2010-01-12 The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know many of the old Irish stories? How do fairies spend their time? Who speaks the Irish language? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Ancient Egypt in 101 Questions and Answers Thomas Schneider, 2013 How well do we really know ancient Egypt? The world of the Egyptians seems strangely familiar to us: exhibitions of ancient art and archaeological discoveries in the desert sands continue to generate interest and amazement, while Egyptian motifs appear in architecture, literature, artworks, advertising, and film. Yet, this modern reception can sometimes preserve the myths and inaccuracies about ancient Egypt that derive from classical antiquity and the Renaissance. It is only in the past two hundred years that we have been able to read for ourselves ancient Egyptian texts and to reveal the true nature of its civilization through excavation. This modern discovery of ancient Egypt is now astonishing us with a culture of incomparable richness and remarkable diversity.In this book, the internationally acclaimed Egyptologist Thomas Schneider asks, What are the 101 most important questions about ancient Egypt? The questions he has chosen--and the answers he provides--challenge almost everything we thought we knew about the ancient civilization in the Nile valley. They range from the surprising (Why did upper-class Egyptians never wear a beard?) to the profound (Was ancient Egypt a culture of death?) and the provocative (What do we not know about ancient Egypt?). Schneider's answers will surprise, inspire, and challenge a wide range of readers. Ancient Egypt in 101 Questions and Answers provides a completely fresh way of looking at all aspects of ancient Egypt--from history, art, and everyday life to religion and ancient attitudes to death and the afterlife.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Mouse Jeff Stone, 2010-01-12 In seventeenth-century China, orphaned ShaoShu, who can squeeze into small spaces, puts his life in danger when he becomes a spy for a young band of warrior monks known as the Five Ancestors and bravely infiltrates evil Tonglong's camp.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Elf on the Shelf Official Annual 2020 Little Brother Books, 2019-09-06 Have you been naughty or nice? Get set for Christmas with our brand new magical Annual! Enjoy Elf-themed activities, stories and makes in this charming new Annual and help make it the best Christmas holiday ever! Includes recipes, craft ideas, quizes, puzzles, jokes, fun facts, etc.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Great Book of California Bill O'Neill, 2020-02-28 The Great Book of California is an entertaining, instructive and interesting Trivia & Facts book about the Golden State. You'll learn more about California's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Great Book of Florida Bill O'Neill, 2018-08-18 Want to learn more about the state of Florida? Sure, you know it's home to Disney World, but what else do you really know about the Sunshine State? From the strange to the scary, there's so much to learn about Florida that even natives of the state don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Florida's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more! In The Great Book of Florida, you'll discover the answers to the following questions: How did Florida get its name? Which former U.S. president helped the country gain control of Florida? Which city in Florida was the only city in America to be founded by a woman? How did spring break get started? What famous pirates buried treasure on and off the coast of Florida? How did Walt Disney keep his plans to build Disney World a secret? Which of the Disney World attractions is said to be haunted? What lighthouse is thought to be one of America's most haunted? And so much more! This book is packed with trivia facts about Florida. Some of the facts are entertaining, some of them will be tragic, and some of them may even scare you a little, but all of them will be interesting! This book is full of everything you've ever wondered about Florida and then some. Whether you're just learning about Florida or you already think you know everything there is to know about the state, you're bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. You'll even impress your history teacher! So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn all there is to know about Florida!
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Great Book of Ohio Bill O'Neill, 2020-02-29 The The Great Book of Ohio is an entertaining, instructive and interesting Trivia & Facts book about the Buckeye State. You'll learn more about Ohio's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!
  folklore trivia questions and answers: Myth Information J. Allen Varasdi, 1996-09-29 It's common knowledge that Eve gave Adam an apple. Everyone knows that George Washington was the First president of the United States. And when your mother told you not to go swimming right after you ate, you took it as a matter of life and death. But you've been myth-informed -- by legend, by history... even by your mother! The truth is ... -- Milk chocolate may actually help prevent tooth decay! -- If you eat like a bird, you may eat up to one-half your body weight every single day! -- The largest city in America is not New York or Los Angeles -- it's Jacksonville, Florida! Now you can face the facts -- on everything from aphrodisiacs to zip codes -- in this alphabetically arranged collection of more than 590 fabulous fallacies and memorable misconceptions. You won't know what you're missing until mastered Myth Information.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets Barbara G. Walker, 1995 A feminist encyclopaedia focusing on mythology, anthropology, religion and sexuality. Discover where the legend of a cat's nine lives comes from, why mama is a word understood in nearly all languages and whether there really was a female Pope.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Marrow of Human Experience William Albert Wilson, Jill Terry Rudy, 2006-09-30 Composed over several decades, the essays here are remarkably fresh and relevant. They offer instruction for the student just beginning the study of folklore as well as repeated value for the many established scholars who continue to wrestle with issues that Wilson has addressed. As his work has long offered insight on critical matters—nationalism, genre, belief, the relationship of folklore to other disciplines in the humanities and arts, the currency of legend, the significance of humor as a cultural expression, and so forth—so his recent writing, in its reflexive approach to narrative and storytelling, illuminates today’s paradigms. Its notable autobiographical dimension, long an element of Wilson’s work, employs family and local lore to draw conclusions of more universal significance. Another way to think of it is that newer folklorists are catching up with Wilson and what he has been about for some time. As a body, Wilson’s essays develop related topics and connected themes. This collection organizes them in three coherent parts. The first examines the importance of folklore—what it is and its value in various contexts. Part two, drawing especially on the experience of Finland, considers the role of folklore in national identity, including both how it helps define and sustain identity and the less savory ways it may be used for the sake of nationalistic ideology. Part three, based in large part on Wilson’s extensive work in Mormon folklore, which is the most important in that area since that of Austin and Alta Fife, looks at religious cultural expressions and outsider perceptions of them and, again, at how identity is shaped, by religious belief, experience, and participation; by the stories about them; and by the many other expressive parts of life encountered daily in a culture. Each essay is introduced by a well-known folklorist who discusses the influence of Wilson’s scholarship. These include Richard Bauman, Margaret Brady, Simon Bronner, Elliott Oring, Henry Glassie, David Hufford, Michael Owen Jones, and Beverly Stoeltje.
  folklore trivia questions and answers: The Jeopardy! Book Alex Trebek, Peter Barsocchini, 1990 Provides background information on the show, anecdotes, and stories on the biggest winners.
Folklore - Wikipedia
Folklore is the body of expressive culture shared by a particular group of people, culture or subculture. [1] This includes oral traditions such as tales, myths, legends, proverbs, poems, …

Mysteries & Folklore: Definition and Stories | HISTORY
Folklore encompasses age-old customs, stories and beliefs passed down, often orally, within a culture or community.

FOLKLORE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of FOLKLORE is traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art forms preserved among a people. How to use folklore in a sentence.

What Is Folklore? Meaning, Types, and Examples - YourDictionary
Jul 10, 2020 · Folklore is made of two words: folk, which means regional people, and lore, which means stories. Therefore, folklore reflects stories told by people in a particular region. Folklore …

What is Folklore - The American Folklore Society
A guide to promoting and sustaining folklore work in the United States, including tips specific to nonprofit organizations, higher education, independent folklorists, and community scholars. …

101 Folklore Examples (2025) - Helpful Professor
Sep 6, 2023 · There are examples of folklore throughout every known culture, representing stories of where we came from and narratives that pass on morals and the core values of a cultural …

The Fascinating World of Folklore: Exploring Cultural Traditions
Jul 22, 2024 · Folklore is a vibrant and essential aspect of human culture, reflecting the traditions, beliefs, and creativity of diverse communities. It encompasses a wide range of expressive …

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May 23, 2024 · Folklore is a term which refers to the collective oral traditions and beliefs of a culture. It encompasses myths, legends, jokes, proverbs, tall tales, fairy tales, superstition, and …

Folklore: Definition and Examples | LiteraryTerms.net
Folklore refers to the tales people tell – folk stories, fairy tales, “tall tales,” and even urban legends. Folklore is typically passed down by word of mouth, rather than being written in books.

Library Research Guide for Folklore and Mythology
May 21, 2025 · Folklore helps us understand society, cultures, communities, groups, and individuals. Studying folklore develops analytical skills and cultural sensitivity. Most …

Folklore - Wikipedia
Folklore is the body of expressive culture shared by a particular group of people, culture or subculture. [1] This includes oral traditions such as tales, myths, legends, proverbs, poems, …

Mysteries & Folklore: Definition and Stories | HISTORY
Folklore encompasses age-old customs, stories and beliefs passed down, often orally, within a culture or community.

FOLKLORE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of FOLKLORE is traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art forms preserved among a people. How to use folklore in a sentence.

What Is Folklore? Meaning, Types, and Examples - YourDictionary
Jul 10, 2020 · Folklore is made of two words: folk, which means regional people, and lore, which means stories. Therefore, folklore reflects stories told by people in a particular region. Folklore …

What is Folklore - The American Folklore Society
A guide to promoting and sustaining folklore work in the United States, including tips specific to nonprofit organizations, higher education, independent folklorists, and community scholars. …

101 Folklore Examples (2025) - Helpful Professor
Sep 6, 2023 · There are examples of folklore throughout every known culture, representing stories of where we came from and narratives that pass on morals and the core values of a cultural …

The Fascinating World of Folklore: Exploring Cultural Traditions
Jul 22, 2024 · Folklore is a vibrant and essential aspect of human culture, reflecting the traditions, beliefs, and creativity of diverse communities. It encompasses a wide range of expressive …

What is Folklore? (with pictures) - Language Humanities
May 23, 2024 · Folklore is a term which refers to the collective oral traditions and beliefs of a culture. It encompasses myths, legends, jokes, proverbs, tall tales, fairy tales, superstition, and …

Folklore: Definition and Examples | LiteraryTerms.net
Folklore refers to the tales people tell – folk stories, fairy tales, “tall tales,” and even urban legends. Folklore is typically passed down by word of mouth, rather than being written in books.

Library Research Guide for Folklore and Mythology
May 21, 2025 · Folklore helps us understand society, cultures, communities, groups, and individuals. Studying folklore develops analytical skills and cultural sensitivity. Most …