CTL Trivia Game

What Fort in Manila, Philippines, built in 1593 by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi for Spain, shares its name with the Capital of Chile?

• Baluarte de San Andreas
• Fort san Antonio Abad
• Fort Intramuros
• Fort Santiago

Answer explanation

Fort Santiago is a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is located in Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. The fort is one of the most important historical sites in Manila.

The National Flower of the Philippines is a five-petal white flower called Arabian Jasmine, better known by what common name?

• Plumeria
• Sampaguita
• Gardenia
• Narra

Answer explanation

Jasminum sambac (a.k.a Sampaguita) is a species of jasmine native to tropical Asia, from the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia. It is cultivated in many places, especially West Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Named after the capital of the Philppines and the island it sits on, Manila Luzon is a popular competitor who debuted on Season 3 of what reality TV Series?

• Survivor
• The Voice
• America's got talent
• RuPaul's Drag Race

Answer explanation

Manila Luzon is a drag queen and reality television personality. She rose to prominence after finishing as the runner-up of the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race. After a close race, she finished runner-up to the winner of Season 3, Raja. Manila would later compete on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.

What is Cupid's name in greek mythology?

• Apollo
• Eros
• Philio
• Ludus

Answer explanation

Cupid is, quite literally, the child of the goddess of love, Venus. In Greek mythology, he is known as Eros, and, depending on the source, was thought to be a primordial god who came into the world either asexually, from an egg, or the son of Aphrodite (Venus' Hellenistic counterpart).

What do yellow roses symbolize?

• Peace
• Love
• Courtship
• Friendship

Answer explanation

Yellow roses symbolize friendship and joy. They are also used to represent those feelings that are associated with friendship such as warmth, delight, gladness, caring, and affection. These blooms were once used to communicate jealousy, during the Victorian era.

What brain chemical is known as "cuddle" or "love hormone"?

• Epinephrine
• Oxytocin
• Serotonin
• Dopamine

Answer explanation

As oxytocin is associated with trust, sexual arousal and relationship building, it's sometimes referred to as the “love hormone” or “cuddle chemical.” Oxytocin levels also increase when you're hugging someone and when you're experiencing an orgasm.

What is the official language of Canada?

• French
• English
• Neither A or B
• Both A and B

Answer explanation

Since the establishment of the Canadian state, English and French have been the co-official languages and are, by far, the most-spoken languages in the country.

What pizza flavor was invented in Canada?

• Marinara
• Pepperoni
• Hawaian
• All Meat

Answer explanation

But the Hawaiian pizza, topped with ham and pineapple, was not an Italian invention. And despite the name, it did not come from the US island state of Hawaii either. The pizza was actually created in Canada in 1962 by a Greek immigrant called Sam Panopoulos.

What animal is the National Animal of Canada?

• Beaver
• Moose
• Platipus
• Honey Bear

Answer explanation

The beaver was given official status as an emblem of Canada when an Act to provide for the recognition of the beaver ( castor canadensis ) as a symbol of the sovereignty of Canada received royal assent on March 24, 1975.

What is Taylor Swift's Middle Name?

• Alison
• Monica
• Lautner
• Sheesh

Answer explanation

Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter.