History & Landmarks
In which province is the famous Buddhist temple, Borobudur, located?
Central Java
The early bird catches the ___
Worm.
Meaning: If you start your work early, you will be successful.
What is the hardest known natural material on Earth?
Diamond
Instead of saying "very good," what is a 9-letter academic word starting with "E"?
Excellent
In which city is the Colosseum located?
Rome
Better late than ___.
Better late than never.
It is better to finish something behind schedule than to not do it at all.
According to Einstein's most famous equation, E=mc^2, what does the "c" stand for? (Hint: It’s the fastest thing in the universe).
The Speed of Light.
A word for the "time limit" by which a task must be finished?
deadline
Which Indonesian hero from Jepara is famous for fighting for women's rights and education?
R.A. Kartini
Still waters run ___.
Still waters run deep.
: A person who seems quiet or calm on the outside may have a very complex or deep personality.
What does the word "meticulous" mean?
Showing great attention to detail
What is the opposite of "Ancient"?
Modern
This landmark in Semarang is famous for having "A Thousand Doors," though the actual number of doors is closer to 400.
Lawang Sewu
Rome wasn't built in a ___.
Rome wasn't built in a Day.
Important or great things take a long time to complete; be patient.
In the water cycle, what is the logical term for when water turns from a liquid into a gas due to heat?
Evaporation.
This word describes a person who can speak two languages fluently.
Bilingual
What was the main purpose of the ancient Silk Road?
Facilitating trade, cultural exchange between Asia and Europe.
What is the meaning of "The grass is always greener on the other side"?
People often think others’ situations are better than their own.
What is the only metal that is naturally in a liquid state at room temperature? (Hint: It was used in old thermometers).
Mercury (Raksa)
What do you call a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling?
Homophone