Trivia Question: What artistic period took place between the Renaissance and the Classical Period? Answer: The Baroque Period Baroque art revels in the dramatic. Bold musical phrases, tenebrist colors, and quixotic verses defined works made by Baroque artists. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”
Trivia Question: Franz Liszt was known for his virtuosity playing what instrument? Answer: The piano Liszt was a sensation in his lifetime. Few other performers could match him in sheer playing power. In fact, he inspired a musical phenomenon called Liszt-o-mania where people went to great lengths to see him play. Click Here To Take … Read more
Trivia Question: The Monument of Discoveries, which honors historic explorers, is found in what country? Answer: Portugal Portugal has contributed many famous explorers to world history. The country’s largely naval nature meant that plenty of its people developed maritime skills across the ages. The Monument of Discoveries honors multiple people who made names for themselves … Read more
Trivia Question: What Chinese folk heroine reportedly disguised herself as a man to fight for her homeland? Answer: Hua Mulan In the West, Hua Mulan is often simply known as Mulan. Multiple countries have similar folk stories of women who dressed in male clothing to fight in wars. Mulan’s story was set apart by its … Read more
The Bob Hope Quiz. Cinema has experienced a peculiar number of evolutions. In its very earliest stages, the medium had no sound. So, its stars needed to communicate drama or comedy through their expressions and motions. Once the advent of the “Talkies” came about, movies were able to finally have audio synced up with their … Read more