TRIVIALISTING
Sample Lists
Lists may cover more than one category, and a variety of subjects and topics, and will have a handful (5) to a dozen (12) elements in most cases.
From the recent Titan Throwdown Final:
HC9U Subjects: Vexillology & Human Geography Topic: World Flags (Author: Bill Schantz)
ListQ: In terms of population, name the current 5 largest members of the United Nations whose national flag contains only the colors red and white.
ListAs:
1. INDONESIA
2. JAPAN
3. TÜRKIYE (TURKEY)
4. POLAND
5. CANADA
Sources https://wisevoter.com/country-rankings/countries-with-red-and-white-flags/ &
https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/population-by-country/
A6U Subject: Literature, Topic: Authors (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name one of the first 7 novels released by and as Stephen King
ListAs:
1. 'CARRIE' (1974)
2. 'SALEM'S LOT' (1975)
3. 'RAGE' (1976)
4. 'The SHINING' (1977)
5. 'The STAND' (1978)
6. 'The DEAD ZONE' (1979)
Reference: https://stephenking.com/works/
CZB Subject: Science, Topic:Elements (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name one of the 7 elements designated as a noble gas
ListAs:
1. HELIUM
2. NEON
3. ARGON
4. KRYPTON
5. XENON
6. RADON
7. OGANESSON
Reference; https://www.thoughtco.com/noble-gases-list-606657
F6U Subject: Cinema, Topic: Awards (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name a film awarded a best picture Oscar during 1970-1979
ListAs:
1. PATTON
2. The FRENCH CONNECTION
3. The GODFATHER
4. The STING
5. The GODFATHER - PART II
6. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
7. ROCKY
8. ANNIE HALL
9. The DEER HUNTER
10. KRAMER VS. KRAMER
Reference: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls033238095/
H3B Subject: Politics, Topic: Leaders (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name one of the first 10 people to serve as US Vice President
ListAs:
1. JOHN ADAMS
2. Thomas JEFFERSON
3. Aaron BURR
4. George CLINTON
5. Elbridge GARRY
6. Daniel D. TOMKINS
7. John C. CALHOUN
8. Martin VAN BUREN
9. RICHARD M. JOHNSON
10. John TYLER
Reference: https://presidentsusa.net/vicepresidents.html
M9U Subject: Pop, Topic: Rankings (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name a top 10 song on Billboard's 2022 Year-End Hot 100 chart
ListAs:
1. 'HEAT WAVES' Glass Animals
2. 'AS IT WAS' Harry Styles
3. 'STAY' The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
4. 'EASY ON ME' Adele
5. 'SHIVERS' Ed Sheeran
6. 'FIRST CLASS' Jack Harlow
7. 'BIG ENERGY' Latto
8. 'GHOST' Justin Bieber
9. 'SUPER GREMLIN' Kodak
10. 'BLACK COLD HEART (Pnau remix)' Elton John and Dua Lipa
Reference: https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/hot-100-songs/
P3-9B Subject: Team Sports, Topic: Baseball (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name a MLB top 10 career batting average player through 2022
listAs:
1. Ty COBB 0.366,
2. Rogers HORNSBY 0.358,
3. JOE JACKSON 0.356,
4. Ed DELAHANTY 0.346,
5. Tris SPEAKER 0.345,
6. BILLY HAMILTON 0.344,
7. TED WILLIAMS 0.344,
8. Dan BROUTHERS 0.342,
9. Harry HEILMANN 0.342,
10. Babe RUTH 0.342
Reference https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/batting_avg_career.shtml
S0U Subject: Mythology, Topic: Greek (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name the 9 muses from Greek mythology
ListAs:
1. CALLIOPE,
2. CLIO,
3. ERATO,
4. EUTERPE,
5. MELPOMENE,
6. POLYMNIA,
7. TERPSICHORE,
8. TALIA,
9. URANIA
Reference: https://www.greekmyths-greekmythology.com/nine-muses-in-greek-mythology/
T9B Subject: Transport, Topic:Airports (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name any of the top 10 busiest airports in the world by 3 letter code
ListAs:
1. ATL,
2. DXB,
3. HND,
4. LHR,
5. DFW,
6. DEN,
7. IST,
8. CAN,
9. ORD,
10. DEL
Reference: 2023 OAG ranking https://www.oag.com/en/busiest-airports-world
I6B Subject: Food, Topic: Candy (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name the flavors in the original Skittles
ListAs:
1. STRAWBERRY,
2. Green APPLE,
3. GRAPE,
4. LEMON,
5. ORANGE
Reference: https://www.skittles.com/products/skittles-original-fruity-candy-single-pack-217-oz-skittles-chewy
HC9U Subjects: Vexillology & Human Geography Topic: World Flags (Author: Bill Schantz)
ListQ: In terms of population, name the current 5 largest members of the United Nations whose national flag contains only the colors red and white.
ListAs:
1. INDONESIA
2. JAPAN
3. TÜRKIYE (TURKEY)
4. POLAND
5. CANADA
Sources https://wisevoter.com/country-rankings/countries-with-red-and-white-flags/ &
https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/population-by-country/
A6U Subject: Literature, Topic: Authors (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name one of the first 7 novels released by and as Stephen King
ListAs:
1. 'CARRIE' (1974)
2. 'SALEM'S LOT' (1975)
3. 'RAGE' (1976)
4. 'The SHINING' (1977)
5. 'The STAND' (1978)
6. 'The DEAD ZONE' (1979)
Reference: https://stephenking.com/works/
CZB Subject: Science, Topic:Elements (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name one of the 7 elements designated as a noble gas
ListAs:
1. HELIUM
2. NEON
3. ARGON
4. KRYPTON
5. XENON
6. RADON
7. OGANESSON
Reference; https://www.thoughtco.com/noble-gases-list-606657
F6U Subject: Cinema, Topic: Awards (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name a film awarded a best picture Oscar during 1970-1979
ListAs:
1. PATTON
2. The FRENCH CONNECTION
3. The GODFATHER
4. The STING
5. The GODFATHER - PART II
6. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
7. ROCKY
8. ANNIE HALL
9. The DEER HUNTER
10. KRAMER VS. KRAMER
Reference: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls033238095/
H3B Subject: Politics, Topic: Leaders (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name one of the first 10 people to serve as US Vice President
ListAs:
1. JOHN ADAMS
2. Thomas JEFFERSON
3. Aaron BURR
4. George CLINTON
5. Elbridge GARRY
6. Daniel D. TOMKINS
7. John C. CALHOUN
8. Martin VAN BUREN
9. RICHARD M. JOHNSON
10. John TYLER
Reference: https://presidentsusa.net/vicepresidents.html
M9U Subject: Pop, Topic: Rankings (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name a top 10 song on Billboard's 2022 Year-End Hot 100 chart
ListAs:
1. 'HEAT WAVES' Glass Animals
2. 'AS IT WAS' Harry Styles
3. 'STAY' The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
4. 'EASY ON ME' Adele
5. 'SHIVERS' Ed Sheeran
6. 'FIRST CLASS' Jack Harlow
7. 'BIG ENERGY' Latto
8. 'GHOST' Justin Bieber
9. 'SUPER GREMLIN' Kodak
10. 'BLACK COLD HEART (Pnau remix)' Elton John and Dua Lipa
Reference: https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/hot-100-songs/
P3-9B Subject: Team Sports, Topic: Baseball (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name a MLB top 10 career batting average player through 2022
listAs:
1. Ty COBB 0.366,
2. Rogers HORNSBY 0.358,
3. JOE JACKSON 0.356,
4. Ed DELAHANTY 0.346,
5. Tris SPEAKER 0.345,
6. BILLY HAMILTON 0.344,
7. TED WILLIAMS 0.344,
8. Dan BROUTHERS 0.342,
9. Harry HEILMANN 0.342,
10. Babe RUTH 0.342
Reference https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/batting_avg_career.shtml
S0U Subject: Mythology, Topic: Greek (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name the 9 muses from Greek mythology
ListAs:
1. CALLIOPE,
2. CLIO,
3. ERATO,
4. EUTERPE,
5. MELPOMENE,
6. POLYMNIA,
7. TERPSICHORE,
8. TALIA,
9. URANIA
Reference: https://www.greekmyths-greekmythology.com/nine-muses-in-greek-mythology/
T9B Subject: Transport, Topic:Airports (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name any of the top 10 busiest airports in the world by 3 letter code
ListAs:
1. ATL,
2. DXB,
3. HND,
4. LHR,
5. DFW,
6. DEN,
7. IST,
8. CAN,
9. ORD,
10. DEL
Reference: 2023 OAG ranking https://www.oag.com/en/busiest-airports-world
I6B Subject: Food, Topic: Candy (Author: GPB)
ListQ: Name the flavors in the original Skittles
ListAs:
1. STRAWBERRY,
2. Green APPLE,
3. GRAPE,
4. LEMON,
5. ORANGE
Reference: https://www.skittles.com/products/skittles-original-fruity-candy-single-pack-217-oz-skittles-chewy