General knowledge
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile river
In English, this is the only month of the year that has exactly 28 days, or 29 days in a leap year.
February
Who wrote the famous tragedies Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet?
William Shakespeare
Known for her massive Eras tour, this pop superstar sang "shake it off" and "Blank space".
Taylor Swift
This country shares the longest international land border in the world with the United States.
Author of the Harry Potter book series.
J.K. Rowling
As of 2023, which nation is now the most populated country in the world?
India
How many stars are on the American flag and what do they represent?
50 - all 50 states
How many children are in the Von Trapp family in The Sound of Music?
7
This famous Italian artist, scientist, and inventor painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
Leonardo da Vinci
The Statue of Liberty in NYC's Liberty island was gifted to the United States by which country?
France
What is the most stolen food in the world?
Cheese
What is the largest organ on the human body?
The skin
This massive, ancient wall stretching thousands of miles across northern China was built to protect against invasions.
Great Wall of China
How many bones are in the human body?
206
This iconic British rock band, fronted by Freddie Mercury, sang "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You."
Queen
This civil rights leader famously delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963.
Martin Luther King Jr.
In 1994, Michael Jackson married the daughter of this legendary singer, aka the "King of Rock and Roll".
Elvis Presley
Originating from the Afro-Cuban neighbourhoods of Havana and Matanzas is this vibrant, percussive musical genre and form of dance.
Rumba
Slumdog Millionaire takes place primarily in the bustling slums and neighbourhoods of this massive, real-life Indian city.
Mumbai
World War II officially began on September 1st of this year when Germany launched its invasion of Poland.
1939
Which Olympic athlete holds the record for the highest number of gold medals won?
Michael Phelps
Mastermind director behind massive, deep-sea cinematic blockbusters like Avatar and Titanic.
James Cameron
He is the billionaire businessman who founded SpaceX and is the CEO of Tesla.
Elon Musk
What is the traditional national sport of Japan?
Sumo
This legendary soul and rock icon completely revitalized her career in 1984 with her solo comeback album Private Dancer, featuring the smash hit "What's Love Got to Do with It."
Tina Turner
Nicknamed the "Iron Lady," this conservative British politician made history in 1979 by becoming the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Margaret Thatcher
This famous, red-orange suspension bridge connects the city of San Francisco to California's Marin County.
Golden Gate Bridge
In 1928, Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming revolutionized medicine by accidentally discovering this first true antibiotic substance growing on a messy petri dish of mold.
Penicillin
This French culinary phrase translates directly to "everything in its place" and refers to the practice of measuring, chopping, and organizing ingredients before you start cooking.
Mise en Place