10th Grade History
Famous Landmarks
Space and Cosmos
Cultural Taboos
Wild Card
100
What was the ruthless dictator of the USSR that purged at least 18 million
Josef Stalin
100
Where is the landmark?
Bonus: What is its name?
Paris, France
Arc du Triomphe
100
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
100
In Japan, China and Taiwan, it is rude to do this with your chopsticks.
Bonus: Why is this considered rude?
Stick them directly up right in your food
Bonus: It looks like funeral incense
100
What is the capital city of Colombia?
Bogota
200
Which empire was the largest contiguous empire in history?
The Mongolian Empire
200
Where is the landmark located?
Bonus: What is its name?
Cusco, Peru
Machu Pichu
200
What is the name of the group of rocks and debris that creates a ring around the outer part of the solar system?
The Asteroid Belt
200
In many places around the world, when entering someone's house you should do what?
Take off your shoes.
200
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
300
Gandhi lead the movement "Quit India" movement which resulted in millions of Indians marching to the sea to do what?
Make their own salt
300
Where is this located?
Bonus: What is it's name?
Istanbul, Turkey
Haiga Sophia
300
The moon mainly affects what natural process on the earth?
Ocean Tides
300
In Thailand it is extremely rude to touch which part of someone else's body?
The head
300
In the Fifa world cup 2026. Brazil tied with what other team on June 14th?
Morocco
400
What historical event started in Britain and launched it as a superpower with the ability colonize many other nations
The Industrial Revolution
400
Where is this located?
Bonus: What is its name?
Ha Long, Vietnam
Ha Long Bay
400
What is the name of the phenomena when a star collapses into such density that it pulls in all particles and material around it?
A black hole
400
This act while eating is not considered rude in many Asian countries but in Western countries it is seen as very rude and bad mannered.
Eating with your mouth open/Talking while eating
400
What was the original name planned for Mario (from Nintendo)
Jumpman
500
During the age of colonialism, what was the only major disease that moved from the "New World" to the "Old World"
Syphilis
500
Where is this located?
What is it's name?
Lhasa Tibet
Potala Palace
500
List the reasons why Pluto in the astronomical community is NOT considered a planet
Cannot clear its neighborhood of orbit and also enters into other planets orbits
500
In France and much of Europe, this everyday American habit, often done with food from a street vendor or to-go cup, is seen as rude or undignified.
Eating while walking
500
Which sport debuted for the first time in the Paris 2024 Olympics and is not planned to be featured in the Los Angeles 2028 games?
Breakdancing