Trivia For June 1, 2026

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Question 1:

The Aswan High Dam is located in this country.

Egypt
  • When it was completed, Aswan was the tallest earthen dam in the world. The dam created a reservoir named Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world.


Question 2:

Who directed the 1993 scifi adventure movie Jurassic Park?

Steven Spielberg
  • Spielberg had a life-long fascination with dinosaurs. He acquired the rights after learning about Michael Crichton's novel, beating out James Cameron, among others.


Question 3:

James Naismith is best remembered as the creator of this sport.

Basketball
  • Naismith originally created the sport in Canada, but wrote the original basketball rule book after moving to the United States, when he founded the University of Kansas basketball program in 1898.


Question 4:

Originating in India, this religion emphasizes asceticism, non-violence, and the belief that all creatures have souls. Followers often wear masks to avoid swallowing insects.

Jainism
  • Jainism is often dated back back to 3000 BC. The ultimate goal is moksha (liberation) from the cycle of rebirth by purifying the soul through ethical living, primarily guided by the teachings of 24 Tirthankaras, with Mahavira being the last.


Question 5:

The Alhambra Decree, which expelled practicing Jews from the Crowns of Castile and Aragon, was issued in this year.

1492
  • Between 40,000 and 100,000 remained Jewish and suffered expulsion, while 200,000 had converted to Roman Catholicism in order to remain in Spain.


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