The Smartest Iowan: Episode #34

Contestants Jacob and Kate compete for this week's title of the Smartest Iowan.

Host Jared Sandersfeld
Director Emily Ashenfelter
Graphics Seth Camillo
Judge Prophet Livingood
Camera Steve Holmes

1. If we mix the paint colors red and blue together what color will we make?
purple

1. On the south Pacific island of Nukunonu, what geographic direction does the sun rise?
East

2. This automotive safety device, located within the steering wheel, inflates rapidly during an accident. What is it?
airbag

2. What prickly plant native to North and South America grows primarily in arid, high temperature environments?
cactus

3. What Newton's law states that in the universe, all objects that process mass have an attractive force?
gravity

3. What does the "C" stand for in E=MC²?
speed of light

4. What Polynesian food with a Hawaiian name is made from the corm of the taro plant?
poi

4. If we mix romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste what salad will we make?
Caesar salad

5. The US House of Representatives passed House Resolution 3200 recently. What issue does the legislation concern?
health care
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

5. Located in the state of Texas, what is the largest active duty armored military post in the US?
fort hood

6. What 1989 romantic comedy follows two acquaintances as they occasionally cross paths over the years until finally posed with the question, "Can a man and a woman be friends, without romance getting in the way?"
when harry met sally

6. What 1993 romantic comedy involves 8-year old Jonah who assists his father in finding love, leading him all the way to the top of the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day?
sleepless in Seattle

7. La Rive Gauche is the southern side of the river Seine located in what European city?
paris

7. What is the capital city of the Indian state of West Bengel?
calcutta

8. What Venetian explorer traveled throughout Asia for over 20 years and is credited with being the first European to travel the Silk Road all the way to China?
marco polo

8. What 20th century French naval officer is credited with developing the first underwater breathing device?
Jacques-Yves Cousteau

9. Polka is a style of dance and music, its name means, "little half". What language does it originate?
czech

9. What form of folk dance derived from allemande and the minuet, is thought to have originated in the 1500's, and involves dance partners holding each other closely?
waltz

10. In 1675, King Charles II of England unsuccessfully attempted to ban what type of shop where insurrectionists were allegedly regarded to congregate?
coffee shop

10. The Berne three-step test is a set of legal criteria endorsed under several international treaties. What legal right does it relate to?
copyright



What lead singer of the band Aerosmith recently announced their retirement?
Steven Tyler

1. Who is the Prime Minister of Italy?
A. Silvio Berlusconi