Science
What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?
100 Degrees
Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?
Africa
What is the name of the brilliant, mustache-wearing detective in many of Agatha Christie's mystery novels?
Hercules Poirot
Who was the first President of a democratic South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
In what sport would a team score a "try"?
Rugby
Which planet in our solar system is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
The hit television game show Deal or No Deal did not originate in the UK or the US. In which country was the show first created?
The Netherlands
In what year did the Titanic sink?
1912
In golf, what term is used for completing a hole one stroke under par?
Birdie
What force keeps us anchored to the ground and governs the motion of the planets?
Gravity
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
Known for its vibrant red color and distinctive flavor, what is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?
Saffron
Who was the British Prime Minister during the majority of the Second World War?
Winston Churchill
What five colors make up the interlocking rings on the Olympic flag?
Blue, yellow, black, green, and red
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
Japan
What is the name of the highest selling album of all time with over 70 million copies sold worldwide?
Michael Jackson's Thriller
What ancient civilization built the Machu Picchu complex in Peru?
The Incas
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a single Test cricket innings, scoring 400 not out?
Brian Lara
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
How many provinces are there in South Africa?
9
What is the only letter in the English alphabet that does not appear in the name of any U.S. state?
Q
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
Which country has played in the most FIFA Men's World Cup finals without ever winning the tournament?
The Netherlands