Vocabulary & Grammar
What does the Russian word "Здравствуйте" mean?
Hello / Good day
What time does the traditional British custom of drinking tea usually take place?
Between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM (15:00-17:00)
Who is the famous English playwright, author of "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
Which country in South America is named directly after the Equator?
Ecuador
How do you say "Thank you" in German, Spanish, and Russian? (Three answers needed)
Danke, Gracias, Спасибо
In Spanish, what does the phrase "¿Qué pasa?" literally mean, and what is its everyday translation or common usage?
What’s up? or What’s going on?
What is the name of the traditional Russian wooden doll that contains a set of smaller dolls inside it?
Matryoshka
Who was the first human to journey into outer space?
Yuri Gagarin
What is the name of the official London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom?
Buckingham Palace
Which of the four languages (English, German, Spanish, Russian) is closest in origin to Bulgarian, and why?
Russian (Both are Slavic languages)
What does the German compound word "Krankenwagen" mean when translated into English?
A vehicle for sick people - Ambulance
What is the German word for the national sweet and salty bread product, traditionally shaped like a knot or a loop, often served with beer?
Brezel (or Pretzel)
Which two brothers are famous for collecting and publishing some of the most well-known German fairy tales?
The Brothers Grimm
Which major European river flows through four capital cities: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade?
The Danube
Which of the four alphabets (English, German, Spanish, or Russian) has the largest number of letters in its standard version?
Russian
What is the single most frequently used word in the entire English language?
The
What is the main activity of "La Tomatina," a famous festival held in Spain every August?
A food fight using tomatoes
What is the name of the famous Spanish explorer and navigator credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth, although he died mid-voyage?
Ferdinand Magellan
What is the name of the longest river in Europe, which flows through Western Russia?
Volga
Which of the four countries has a flag that is identical to the flag of the Netherlands, but placed vertically?
Russia