World History
Where did the Olympic Games originate?
Greece
In which country was pizza invented?
Italy
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese
How long does the shortest commercial air flight in the world take?
(MULTIPLE CHOICE): One hour, 4 minutes, less than 2 minutes, or 30 minutes
Less than 2 minutes
Which country covers the most time zones in the world?
France
(France has 12 time zones!)
Which World War lasted from 1939 to 1945?
World War 2
What is the national food dish of Canada?
Poutine
Which country has the highest population in the world?
China
What is Canada's number one tourist attraction?
Niagara Falls
How many lakes are in Canada?
3 million
(This is 60% of the world's total!!)
In what year was Portugal founded?
(MULTIPLE CHOICE): 1795, 1143, 1236, or 1652
1143
Which country is known as the Spice Capital of the World?
India
What is the official language of Monaco?
French
Which country is travelled to the most?
Which country is bigger than Pluto?
Russia
Which country did shampoo first come from?
India
In which country was Hawaiian pizza created?
Canada
Which country has the most official languages?
Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
(Zimbabwe has 16 official languages!)
What is the highest tourist attraction in Italy?
The Colosseum
(The Colosseum is nearly 2,000 years old!)
Which country did BMW originate?
Germany
In what year was the Kingdom of England founded?
(MULTIPLE CHOICE): 1895, 675 AD, 1248, or 927 AD
927 AD
Which country did Shawarma originate from?
Turkey
How many languages are spoken around the world?
6,500 (roughly)
How much does a commercial SpaceX trip to outer space cost?
(MULTIPLE CHOICE): Approximately $500 thousand, $50 thousand, $52 million, or $5 million
Approximately $52 million
What is the maximum population the Earth can sustain?
1.5 to 2 billion people (roughly)
What is the oldest university in the world?
The University of Bologna (Italy)
(This university was first founded in 1088, and has never been out of operation!)
Where did burritos originate?
US/Mexico
Which country has the smallest population in the world?
HINT: Country in Europe
Vatican City
(Vatican City is a country in Europe, with a population of about 825-1000 people).
Approximately how long is a flight from Toronto to Cuba?
About 3.5 hours
What is the county with the most islands?
Sweden with 221,800
most being uninhabitable
Which country was founded in 660 BC?
(MULTIPLE CHOICE): Italy, Japan, Sweden, or Thailand
Japan
(Japan is one of the oldest countries in the world)
What is Brazil's top agricultural export?
Soybeans
Which country is the best place to see rainbows?
Hawaii
(Hawaii is also known as the Rainbow State)
What is the most expensive city in the world to travel to?
Oslo, Norway
What was the most commonly cultivated carrot colour prior to the 16th century?
Purple