Trivia For March 12, 2026

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Question 1:

From the age of 13 to 16, Alexander the Great was tutored by this famous philosopher.

Aristotle
  • In exchange for tutoring Alexander, his father, King Philip II, agreed to rebuild and repopulate Stageira, Aristotle's birthplace which Philip had previously razed to the ground.


Question 2:

Ipanema, Copacabana and Lapa are among the neighborhoods in this city.

Rio de Janeiro
  • Ipanema is famous for its iconic beach; Copacabana also has a famed beach, and its also a center for nightlife; while Lapa is famous for the Carioca Aqueduct and the colorful Selarón Steps.


Question 3:

What color are the cliffs of Dover, according to a popular World War II-era song?

White
  • "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover" is a World War II song written by Walter Kent and Nat Burton in 1941 and popularized in the UK by Vera Lynn's 1942 recording.


Question 4:

The recipe for this classic cocktail includes cognac, triple sec and lemon juice.

Sidecar
  • The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have invented the sidecar in 1920. The drink was named for the motorcycle attachment used to carry a passenger, which at the time were in common use.


Question 5:

Boston City Hall, London's Barbican Estate, and Montreal's Habitat 67 are all examples of this architectural style.

Brutalism
  • Brutalism is characterized by raw concrete, massive, blocky forms, and honesty of materials. The style is polarizing and is often criticized as being hostile or alienating.


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