Countries
What is the currency of the United Kingdom?
Pound Sterling
Which song by Glenn Miller was a hit in the 1940s?
"In the Mood"
Winston Smith is the protagonist of which dystopian novel?
1984
What is the only gemstone produced by a living creature?
The pearl
Which country was the first to give women the right to vote?
New Zealand, in 1893
Which country was the first to develop and test a nuclear bomb?
United States
Who was the "King of Swing" known for his clarinet playing?
Benny Goodman
What scene from US history is depicted on the back of the two-dollar bill?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
Which global company allows workers to bring their dogs to work with them?
Amazon.
In what year did the first Scottish Independence Referendum take place?
2014
Which Country is known as the "Rainbow Nation"?
South Africa
Which Bob Dylan song, written in the 1960s, remains a symbol of the civil rights movement?
"Blowin' in the Wind"
Which board game, introduced in 1956, involves traveling the world and answering trivia questions?
Go to the Head of the Class
What number is spelled with the same number of letters as the number itself?
Four
What is the name of the theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were brought to life?
The Globe Theatre, located in London.
What is the capital of Malta?
Valetta
Which jazz singer was known as "Lady Day"?
Billie Holiday
What does the Latin word Tempus mean in English?
Time
On average, how far do a typist's hands travel in one day?
6 miles
What is the only U.S. state that does not have a sales tax?
Alaska
Which continent has the largest freshwater reserves?
Antarctica
Which bandleader disappeared over the English Channel during World War II?
Glenn Miller
In the 1800's in English, what did people say before taking a photo instead of "cheese"?
Prunes
What is the "27 Club?"
This is the group of musicians and artists who have died at the age of 27, leading many to believe the number to be cursed. These include Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and Amy Winehouse.
What is the world’s tallest building?
The Burj Khalifa