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100
This monument was gifted to the United States from the people of France to commemorate the centennial of U.S. independence (1876), the perseverance of American democracy, and the liberation of the nation's slaves.
Statue of Liberty
100
What is the scientific name for the largest muscle in the human body?
Gluteus maximus
100
British traders introduced this spice to Meiji Japan in the mid-19th century which led to this widely popular dish.
Japanese Curry
100
This city-state in Southeast Asia is nicknamed the 'lion city'.
Singapore
100
This public figure died in a helicopter crash in January 2020.
Kobe Bryant
200
This form of Chinese invention and utilitarian art was exported to Europe beginning in the Ming Dynasty around 1572–1620.
Chinese Ceramics
200
What is the largest organ of the human body by surface area?
The skin
200
Nasi Goreng is a fried rice dish that originates from this country.
Indonesia
200
What is the capital city of Chile?
Santiago
200
Name one of the two cities that will host the next 2026 Winter Olympics.
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
300
This Renaissance artist painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling, taking years to complete.
Michelangelo
300
These two organs both come in pairs, and it is possible to survive with one of each. One of them you can donate and the other you can survive but have lower function. Which two organs are they?
Kidneys and Lungs
300
This meat dish originates from Hangzhou (also found in Shanghai cuisine) and is simmered on low heat for long hours with yellow wine, rock sugar, and soy sauce.
Dongpo pork 東坡肉
300
This country is the largest nation in Africa.
Algeria
300
During the mid-19th century, two conflicts were waged between China and Western powers over trading rights during which Hong Kong was ceded to Britain. Name this event.
Opium Wars
400
Katsushika Hokusai is a Japanese artist born in the Edo period of modern-day Tokyo. Their most famous reproduced piece of work is the The Great Wave off Kanagawa. What was the technique used to produce this image?
Woodblock printmaking
400
This organ, usually lost to a terrible lifestyle choice, causes a person to turn yellow when it is failing. What organ is this?
Liver. Jaundice is caused by liver failure due to cirrhosis from chronic alcohol consumption.
400
The main Moroccan dish people are most familiar with is couscous and lamb is the most commonly eaten meat. This is usually cooked with some side vegetables in this type of earthenware.
Tangine
400
Name one country that starts with the letter "A" but does not end with "A".
Afghanistan and Azerbaijan
400
This country experienced a devasting 9.1 magnitude earthquake off it's coast in December 2004. Approximately 230,000 people were reported dead.
Sumatra, Indonesia
500
Banksy did a parody of this painting by Johannes Vermeer located in the artist's home city of Bristol in 2014.
Girl with a Pearl Earring
500
This gland, also known as the hypophysis, is known to cause disruptions to thermoregulation of the body, as well as problems in sexual development. It is also involved in adrenocorticosteroid production. What is the name of the gland?
Pituitary gland
500
Nicoya, Costa Rica is one of the blue zones where people live significantly longer than average. What are the three staples that make up traditional cuisine?
Bean, squash, and corn.
500
What are the four major historical capitals of China referred to as the "Four Great Ancient Capitals of China" (中國四大古都)?
Beijing, Nanjing, Luoyang and Xi'an
500
South Korea has recently impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol for imposing martial law. His wife Kim Keon-hee attracted scandal for breaking anti-corruption laws by accepting this item as a gift in 2022.
$2,200 Christian Dior handbag