Science and Nature
What is the name of the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?
Gravity
Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?
J.K. Rowling
Which communication protocol is commonly used for transmitting data over short distances between devices such as smartphones, laptops, and earphones?
Bluetooth
What is the primary ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
Who was the famous physicist known for his theory of relativity and the equation E=mc^2?
Albert Einstein
In which U.S. state would you find the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
What was the name of the sitcom where six friends hung out at Central Perk in New York City during the 90s?
Friends
Which organ produces insulin in the human body?
Pancreas
In which novel does the character Holden Caulfield narrate his experiences in New York City?
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
What does the acronym "CPU" stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Which Italian city is famous for its traditional thin-crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and various toppings?
Naples
Who was the 20th-century civil rights leader who played a key role in the American civil rights movement?
Martin Luther King Jr.
In which U.S. state would you find Mount Rushmore?
South Dakota
Who was known as the "Fresh Prince" in the 90s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"?
Will Smith
What is the name of the layer of the Earth's atmosphere where weather events occur?
Troposphere
In literature, what is the name of Sherlock Holmes' loyal friend and companion?
Dr. John Watson
What is the main purpose of a firewall in computer security?
To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
What type of pasta is shaped like small rice grains and is often used in soups?
Orzo
This famous English playwright is often referred to as the "Bard of Avon." Who is he?
William Shakespeare
Which mountain range runs along the border between Italy and Switzerland?
The Alps
What is the name of the portable music player that gained popularity in the late 90s?
Sony Walkman
Which gas gives fizzy drinks their bubbles?
Carbon dioxide
What is the title of the first book in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy?
The Fellowship of the Ring
Who is the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, along with Bill Gates?
Paul Allen
Which fruit is the main ingredient in the traditional French dessert Tarte Tatin?
Apples
Who was the French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and became Emperor?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil
In the 90s, what was the name of the virtual pet that users had to care for and could connect with other devices?
Tamagotchi
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Gas exchange
Which Spanish painter is known for co-founding the Cubist movement?
Pablo Picasso
What is the term for a program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers, often causing harm?
Computer Virus
In which country did the sandwich originate?
England
This Indian leader is known for his role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. Who is he?
Mahatma Gandhi
Name the five Scandinavian countries.
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland
What animated TV series featuring a group of kindergarten-aged kids debuted in 1997 and became a cultural phenomenon?
South Park