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100
This country is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is also home to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Name the country.
The United Kingdom
100
Sushi, ramen and tempura are strongly associated with which country?
Japan
100
Which continent is crossed by both the Equator and the Prime Meridian?
Africa
100
Which famous artist painted the Mona Lisa and also designed ideas for flying machines?
Leonardo da Vinci
200
This country invented paper, the compass and fireworks.
China
200
Kimchi is a traditional dish made mainly from fermented vegetables. Which country is it most strongly associated with?
Answer: South Korea
200
Which river flows through the cities of Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade?
The Danube
200
Which invention, developed by Johannes Gutenberg in Europe, made it much easier to produce books in large numbers?
The printing press
300
One lake in this country contains approximately one-fifth of the world’s unfrozen freshwater and is also the world’s deepest lake. Name the country.
Russia/ Baikal
300
This country is famous for foods such as baklava and döner kebab. Name the country.
Turkey
300
Which mountain range traditionally forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia?
The Ural mountains
300
Which artist is famous for painting The Starry Night and a series of sunflower paintings?
Vincent van Gogh
400
This country is home to one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, has more than 20 officially recognised languages, and is the birthplace of chess. Name the country.
India
400
This dish is made with beetroot, cabbage and other vegetables, and is commonly served with sour cream. It is popular across several Eastern European countries. What is the dish?
Borsch
400
Which country has the greatest number of natural lakes in the world?
Canada
400
Which Mexican artist is famous for colourful self-portraits and often included symbols from her life and culture in her paintings?
Frida Kahlo
500
This country is famous for a city that lies in both Europe and Asia, and it is one of the world’s largest producers of hazelnuts. Name the country.
Turkey
500
This dish is made from rice, spices and usually meat or vegetables. It is especially popular in India and several neighbouring countries. What is the dish?
Biryani
500
The Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, is mainly located in which country?
Chile
500
The famous Japanese artwork The Great Wave off Kanagawa was created by which artist?
Katsushika Hokusai