Lions are one of Africa’s so-called ‘big five.’ Which one of these animals doesn’t make this list? A Leopard B Cape buffalo C Giraffe Along with lions, leopards, and cape buffaloes, rhinos and elephants round out the big five. The term was coined by big game hunters, but today is often used by safari tour … Read more
In the 2019 live-action remake of ‘The Lion King,’ Simba the hero lion was voiced by which actor? A Crispin Glover B Donald Glover C Danny Glover Donald Glover, also known by the MC name Childish Gambino, is a multi-multi-hyphenate: actor, comedian, singer, rapper, writer, director, and producer. Take a breather, Donald! The correct answer … Read more
What coverings were used to decorate the intricate design of the Gateway pool? A Porcelain bricks B Glass lenses C Ceramic tiles Each ceramic tile is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted piece made using traditional methods of craftsmanship. The tiles were designed specifically for the artwork and its location by Viúva Lamego, a Portuguese factory-studio and by … Read more
Jupiter Artland is dedicated to promoting which form of art? A Architecture B Contemporary sculpture C Plastic arts The award-winning contemporary sculpture garden was founded in 2009. Jupiter Artland is one of the most significant arts organizations in Scotland. Beyond its importance in promoting contemporary sculptors, it also offers a complex learning programme to encourage … Read more
What is the name of the world’s largest performing arts festival, held in Edinburgh? A Edinburgh Festival Fringe B Scottish International Storytelling Festival C Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival The Edinburgh Festival Fringe originated in 1947 when eight theatre groups performed in spite of not being invited to the Edinburgh International Festival. This tradition carried … Read more
The art seen here was made by the Indigenous Tiwi people. Where do they live? A Venezuela B Australia C New Zealand The Tiwi people of Australia’s Northern Territory—a group numbering around 2,000—have a unique culture. Their language has no apparent link to any other in the world. They tell stories through dance and make … Read more
How many Native American tribes are recognized by the federal government? A 42 B 228 C 574 While the United States government recognizes 574 tribes—229 of which are in Alaska—there are also nearly 400 unrecognized tribes. Though sometimes recognized by their states, these tribes struggle without having the same level of sovereignty, rights, and funding. … Read more
The logo for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues was designed by a boy from what country? A Pakistan B Thailand C Bangladesh Rebang Dewan, 12, a member of the Indigenous Chakma people of Bangladesh, had his logo submission selected by the UN in 2007 out of hundreds of submissions from 140 countries. … Read more
The ring of fur around a male lion’s head and neck is called a: A Halo B Scruff C Mane Lion manes vary quite a bit: some fringe the face, some extend to the back and shoulders and belly, while colour can range from tan to almost black. The correct answer is Mane.
The lions seen here live on the Maasai Mara. Where is that? A Tanzania B Kenya C South Africa Maasai Mara is a large national game reserve near Narok, Kenya. ‘Maasai’ honors the Maasai ancestral inhabitants, while ‘Mara’ means ‘spotted,’ referring to the many short bushes that dot the landscape. The correct answer is Kenya.