World History
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus (Octavian)
Which international organization was created in 1945 to promote global peace and cooperation?
United Nations
Which religion originated in India around the 6th century BCE and teaches the Four Noble Truths?
Buddhism
Which Bollywood actor is nicknamed “Bhai” and is known for films like Dabangg?
Salman Khan
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
Stamp
Which empire was ruled by Akbar the Great in the 16th century?
Mughal Empire
Which 1995 organization oversees international trade rules and dispute resolution?
World Trade Organization
During 1200-1500, which religion was the most popular in China?
Confucianism
Which director is known for creating romantic blockbusters like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam?
Karan Johar
I have cities, but no houses; forests, but no trees; and rivers, but no water. What am I?
A map
What empire was known for its road system, llamas, and Machu Picchu?
Inca Empire
Tariffs are often meant to protect which type of businesses in a country?
Domestic businesses
Which religion, founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century, emphasizes equality, meditation, and community service?
Sikhism
Which legendary music composer duo created hits for films like Dil To Pagal Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?
Jatin-Lalit
I have branches, but no fruit, trunk, or leaves. What am I?
A bank
What 1215 English document limited the power of the king and influenced later democracies?
Magna Carta
In his Jackson Hole speech, Powell emphasized the Federal Reserve’s commitment to which dual mandate?
Achieving maximum employment and achieving a good interest rate
7th Century CE
Which Bollywood film was India’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars in 2023 and features the song “Naatu Naatu”?
RRR
How many squares are there on a standard chessboard?
204
Which agreement in 1994 created a free trade zone between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico?
NAFTA
Which Indian state introduced the ‘Kapas Kisan’ app to streamline cotton procurement and ensure timely MSP payments to farmers?
Telangana
Which ancient Egyptian goddess was associated with motherhood, magic, and fertility?
Isis
Which 1975 Bollywood film directed by Gulzar explores the psychological effects of isolation and features stars Sanjeev Kumar and Sharmila Tagore?
Koshish
You see a room with 3 switches outside and 3 light bulbs inside.
You can only enter the room once, and you can't see the bulbs once you enter the room with the 3 switches.
How can you figure out which switch controls which bulb?
Turn on the first switch for a while, then turn it off. Turn on the second switch. Enter the room: the bulb that’s on is the second switch, the warm bulb is the first switch, and the cold bulb is the third switch.