World History
What war was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Answer: World War I
What superhero is known as the “Man of Steel”?
Answer: Superman
What planet is closest to the Sun?
Answer: Mercury
In what sport would you perform a serve, bump, and spike?
Answer: Volleyball
What is the capital of the United States?
Answer: Washington, D.C.
What ancient civilization built pyramids in Africa?
Answer: Ancient Egypt (or Egyptians)
What movie features a character named Elsa who has ice powers?
Answer: Frozen
What gas do humans need to breathe to survive? (give me the name of the chemical element)
Answer: Oxygen
What sport includes positions like point guard, center, and forward?
Answer: Basketball
What is the fastest land animal?
Answer: Cheetah
What built in China to protect against invasions?
Answer: The Great Wall of China
What movie series features extinct animals brought back to life in a theme park?
Answer: Jurassic Park (or Jurassic World)
What part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?
Answer: The leaves
In football, how many points is a touchdown worth (not including extra points)?
Answer: 6
How many continents are there on Earth?
Answer: 7
What major war was fought between the North and South regions of the United States?
Answer: The Civil War
What is the name of the wizarding sport played on flying broomsticks in Harry Potter?
Answer: Quidditch
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
Answer: Gravity
What board game involves buying properties and collecting rent?
Answer: Monopoly
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Answer: Pacific Ocean
What empire was ruled by Julius Caesar?
Answer: The Roman Empire
What long-running animated show features characters named Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie?
Answer: The Simpsons
What is the name of the process by which water changes from liquid to gas?
Answer: Evaporation
What sport is known as “America’s pastime”?
Answer: Baseball
What is the longest river in the world?
Answer: The Nile River