Around the World
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What fruit is traditionally used to make guacamole?
Avocado
How many sides does a hexagon have?
Six
Which country is famous for the ancient pyramids of Giza?
Egypt
What is the largest mammal on Earth?
The blue whale
Which ancient civilization built the Colosseum in Rome?
The Romans
Sushi is most closely associated with which country?
Japan
How many minutes are there in three hours?
180 minutes
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What is the main ingredient in traditional French fries?
Potatoes
Which number has the same number of letters in its English spelling as its numerical value?
Four
Which major river flows through Budapest, Hungary?
The Danube River
What is the chemical symbol for potassium?
K
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
Which spice is known for being one of the most expensive in the world by weight?
Saffron
What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
Chickpeas
Which continent lies in all four hemispheres?
Africa
What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas?
Sublimation
Which West African empire was ruled by Mansa Musa?
The Mali Empire
What is the main ingredient used to make traditional miso paste?
Soybeans
If you overtake the person in second place in a race, what position are you in?
Second place