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TGV Trivia Game #375 - 09-29-2025

Question 1: In which country can you visit the iconic Taj Mahal?

The Taj Mahal is an iconic mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal and is considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, combining elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.


Question 2: In Norse mythology, what is the name of the giant wolf that is foretold to kill Odin during the events of Ragnarök?

In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a monstrous wolf who is the son of Loki and is foretold to kill Odin, the king of the gods, during the events of Ragnarök, the end of the world. Fenrir is bound by the gods but is destined to break free when Ragnarök begins.


Question 3: Who is known as the "Father of Taxonomy" for his work in classifying living organisms?

Carl Linnaeus, an 18th-century Swedish botanist, is known as the "Father of Taxonomy" for his work in developing the modern system of naming and classifying organisms. His system, known as binomial nomenclature, is still used today.


Question 4: In which sport would you use a shuttlecock?

A shuttlecock, also known as a birdie, is a high-drag projectile used in the sport of badminton. It is usually made with feathers embedded into a rounded cork base.


Question 5: Why are crop rotations used in agriculture?

Crop rotation is the practice of planting different crops sequentially on the same plot of land to improve soil health and fertility. It helps to replenish nutrients, improve soil structure, and break pest and disease cycles.


Question 6: In which country is the kangaroo considered a national symbol?

The kangaroo has been a symbol of Australia since the early 1900s. It is featured on the country's coat of arms, on some of its currency, and is used as a logo by many Australian organizations and sports teams. Australia is home to over 60 different species of kangaroo.


Question 7: If visiting the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu, which country would you be in?

Machu Picchu is an iconic 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a 2,430-meter (7,970 ft) mountain ridge. It is the most familiar icon of Inca civilization and is often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas".


Question 8: How many books are in the Protestant version of the Old Testament?

The Protestant Old Testament contains 39 books, which are divided into four main sections: the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Wisdom Books, and the Prophetic Books. The Catholic and Orthodox Old Testaments include additional books known as the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical Books.


Question 9: Where did the TV sitcom "Friends" take place?

The popular TV sitcom "Friends" was set in New York City, with the majority of the show taking place in the characters' apartments in Greenwich Village and the fictional coffee shop, Central Perk.


Question 10: How many seasons of the TV series "Friends" were produced?

The popular American sitcom "Friends" ran for 10 seasons, from 1994 to 2004, with a total of 236 episodes. The show followed the lives of six friends living in New York City and became one of the most successful and beloved TV series of all time.


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