History
In which ancient civilization were the first Olympic games held?
Greece
Which country has the highest population in the world?
India
The Summer Olympics are held every ___ years.
4
What is the fraction ¾ written as a decimal?
0.75
Which singer became the “King of Pop” during his career
Michael Jackson
In what part of plants does photosynthesis mainly occur?
Leaves
Which planet in the solar system has the most moons?
Saturn (with 274 moons confirmed)
Which American inventor created the lightbulb?
Thomas Edison
What type of nut is added to chocolate in the popular Nutella spread?
Hazelnut
What is the main type of plant that pandas eat?
Bamboo
Which major tech company acquired Minecraft in 2014?
Microsoft
In what year did the RMS Titanic sink after hitting an iceberg?
1912
What is the smallest state in the United States?
Rhode Island
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
6 points
What is the sum of a triangle’s inner angles?
180 degrees
Which singer took off with the hit song “Good 4 U” in 2021
Olivia Rodrigo
What force (coined by Sir Isaac Newton) pulls objects toward Earth?
Gravity
What is the name of the galaxy that Earth is a part of?
The Milky Way
In which year did Apple release the first iPhone?
2007
What is the name of the dish with a turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken?
Turducken
What is a baby kangaroo called?
A joey
What is the final course in all Mario Kart games called?
Rainbow Road
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Which two Asian countries border Mount Everest?
China and Nepal
What does “NBA” stand for?
National Basketball Association
What is the smallest prime number?
2
Which classical composer created his last five symphonies while nearly deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What is the common name for the chemical substance with the formula “H2O”?
Water
What’s the biggest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
Which inventor is credited with inventing the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What is Spain’s national dish?
Paella
What animal has the longest lifespan in the world?
Tortoise
The first Call of Duty game launched in what year?
2009
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
Which formation in Australia can be seen from space?
Great Barrier Reef
How long is a marathon race?
26.2 miles
How many feet are included in a yard?
3
Which singer released the hit song “Thank U, Next”?
Ariana Grande
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
The crust
What is the smallest planet in the solar system?
Mercury
What does the “www” in website addresses stand for?
World Wide Web
What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
Chickpeas
What is the biggest land animal in the world?
Elephant
What is the name of the mega-popular battle royale game released by Epic Games in 2017?
Fortnite
What is the name of the ship that famously brought Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower
What is the smallest ocean in the world?
Arctic Ocean
What part of the body isn’t allowed to touch the ball in soccer?
Hands
Is it possible to write Pi as a fraction?
No (it’s an irrational number)
Who was the original lead singer of the rock band Queen?
Freddie Mercury
Name the man credited with developing the theory of evolution.
Charles Darwin
Which phase of the moon isn’t visible in the night sky from Earth?
New moon
What does “STEM” stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What type of pasta is shaped like a bow tie?
Farfalle
Which bird is the United States’ national symbol?
Bald eagle
What video game did Mario first appear in?
Donkey Kong