Music & Art
Name one composer who became deaf but continued writing music?
Beethoven, Smetana
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Which ship sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg?
Titanic
What molecule carries genetic information?
DNA
In biathlon, what happens when a competitor misses a target?
They receive a penalty loop or time penalty, depending on the event
Which British singer recorded "Shape of You"?
Ed Sheeran
Which river flows through London?
The Thames
Which British queen ruled for more than 70 years until 2022?
Queen Elizabeth II
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis
What is the difference between a kayak and a canoe?
Kayak: double-bladed paddle, usually seated with legs forward; canoe: single-bladed paddle, kneeling or seated higher.
Which composer wrote the ballet The Nutcracker?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Which US state is known as the "Aloha State"?
Hawaii
Which continent was discovered by Captain James Cook?
Australia
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
What country invented rugby?
England
Which instrument has 47 strings and is often found in an orchestra?
The harp.
The Union Jack is the flag of what state?
The United Kingdom
What wall fell in 1989, symbolizing the end of the Cold War in Europe?
The Berlin Wall
What blood type is known as the universal donor?
0 negative.
Which sport uses terms such as "birdie" and "eagle"?
Golf
Which Spanish artist designed the iconic Chupa Chups logo?
Salvador Dali
What is the northernmost capital city of a sovereign European country?
Reykjavík.
Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
The Inca civilization
What is the strongest muscle in the human body relative to its size?
The jaw muscle
Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals in history?
Michael Phelps (28)