What are points in cricket called?
runs
Batman is the capital of Batman District, in Batman Province in ____.
A. Singapore
B. Turkey
C. Thailand
Turkey
In 1889, a pizzaiolo in Naples created a pizza topped with red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil to mirror the colors of the Italian flag. What is this famous pizza called?
Margherita
What time of day are people their tallest? (Morning, afternoon, evening, night)
morning
Which country invented the printing press?
Germany
Which of these cannot be detected by dogs through chemical 'scents'?
A. Diabetes
B. Broken bones
C. Cancer
B. Broken bones
Which country has the highest percentage of people over 65 years old?
Japan
Which continent did potatoes originate from?
south america
Which grows the fastest: fingernails, toenails or hair?
hair
By declaring independence in 1776, American colonies were able to secure a military alliance with which country to fight Britain?
France
The largest earthquake ever recorded is known as The Great ____ earthquake.
A. Chilean
B. Japanese
C. Haitian
A. Chilean
Which country has the most coral reefs in the world?
A. Indonesia
B. New Zealand
C. Fiji
A. Indonesia
Where was the Caesar salad invented?
A. Italy
B.Greece
C. Mexico
Mexico
Which organ in the human body consumes the most energy?
Brain
The History of Ghana was historically significant for its control of which major trade resource?
A. Gold
Which reptile has independently rotating eyes that provide near 360-degree vision?
A. Leopard gecko
B. Chameleon
C. Bearded dragon
B. Chameleon
What is the most widely spoken language of the southern hemisphere?
Portuguese
What is wasabi made of?
A. green olives and avocado paste
B. horseradish and mustard powder
C. bell peppers and seaweed
B. horseradish and mustard powder
Roughly how many litres of blood does an average adult have?
5 litres
Which year did the British pass the Slavery Abolition Act, outlawing slavery throughout most of its Empire? (5 year gap acceptable)
1833
What is the newest country in Africa?
South Sudan
K2, the 2nd highest mountain in the world, lie on the border between which countries?
China and Pakistan
Before the 17th century, carrots were not the vibrant orange color we see today. What was their original predominant color? (two colours)
purple and yellow
Which substance is primarily absorbed in the large intestine (colon)?
Water
Which major city fell in 1975, marking the end of the Vietnam War?
Saigon