Category: Bing Homapage Quiz

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: What event was the Eiffel Tower built for?

A The Olympics
B A world’s fair
C A blimp race

The tower was a featured exhibit at the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) of 1889. And like many structures built for a temporary celebration, the Eiffel Tower was supposed to be taken down after 20 years. But a communications antenna at the top proved too effective in relaying telegram transmissions, so the tower remained and grew in popularity.

The correct answer is A world’s fair.

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz:  How old is the Eiffel Tower?

A 103 years
B 133 years
C 153 years

Before the Eiffel Tower was officially unveiled 133 years ago, it was met with much criticism from people who believed it was impossible to build something so tall. Officially the tower is 1,083 feet tall, roughly equal to a 100-story building.

The correct answer is 133 years.

Microsoft Rewards Bing News Quiz: Which state’s senate stopped a workday due to intense storms, with many employees sheltering in the Capitol basement?

A Mississippi
B Colorado
C Oklahoma

The correct answer to this quiz is Mississippi.

Microsoft Rewards Bing News Quiz: The Quiz: Despite objections from NASA, what’s set to hit the auction block next month?

A Buzz Aldrin’s cigar butts
B Neil Armstrong’s moon dust samples
C Alan Shepard’s golf clubs

The correct answer to this quiz is Neil Armstrong’s moon dust samples.

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: Belted Galloways are popular in Scotland, but they are not the country’s official national animal. What holds that honor?

A Unicorn
B Red squirrel
C Highland cow

A mythical creature really is Scotland’s national animal. The unicorn was first used on the Scottish royal coat of arms by William I in the 12th century. Unicorns symbolize purity and innocence, as well as power.

The correct answer is Unicorn.

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: How many stomachs does a cow have?

A One
B Four
C Depends on its age

It’s a misconception that a cow has four stomachs. Like all true ruminants, cows have one stomach made up of four compartments, each serving a different function in the digestion of their plant-based diet.

The correct answer is One.

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: These Belted Galloway cattle have a delicious nickname. Which is it?

A Bonbon cow
B Whipped cream cow
C Oreo cow

The cow’s unusual coat resembles the chocolate/frosting/chocolate of the famous cookie. How did these cattle get that signature white belt? It’s believed that black Galloway cattle were crossbred with Lakenvelder (Dutch Belted) cows in the 17th or 18th centuries.

The correct answer is Oreo cow.

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: In summertime, intense thunderstorms can strike Grand Canyon National Park, shown here. What’s this storm season called?

A Monsoon
B Derecho
C Dust devil

In the Grand Canyon and other parts of the Colorado Plateau’s high desert, monsoon season is the months of July, August, and September. Afternoon thunderstorms can materialize without warning and cause severe flooding. Fortunately, the National Weather Service provides monsoon forecasts and flash flood potential ratings for the area.

The correct answer is Monsoon.

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: ‘Fuji Musume’ (The Wisteria Maiden) is a popular dance in which Japanese tradition?

A Noh
B Kathakali
C Kabuki

A Japanese theatrical tradition dating from the early 1600s, kabuki is a heavily-stylized dramatic performance by dancers in elaborate costumes and makeup. Famed kabuki actor Seki Sanjuro II premiered ‘Fuji Musume’ in 1826 as part of a series of five different dances, but ‘Fuji Musume’ is the only dance that survives today. The titular Wisteria Maiden is the only character seen in the performance.

The correct answer is Kabuki.

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: ‘Hanami’ is the Japanese custom of viewing and enjoying the beauty of …

A Bing homepages
B Flowers
C Parks

Hanami has been practiced for centuries in Japan. It’s traditionally reserved for cherry blossoms and occasionally plum, but why limit yourself? Take some time to admire the ‘hana,’ or flowers.

The correct answer is Flowers.