DC - EZ JAN '26

In the Kitchen

100

Which kitchen tool do you use to measure dry ingredients when baking?

Measuring cup. Original forms of cups used to measure amounts of products date to ancient civilizations.

200

Which kitchen appliance keeps food cold?

Refrigerator. The first mass-produced refrigerator was called the Monitor Top.

300

Which kitchen utensil is used to flip a pancake?

Spatula. Spatulas are used to turn things in a pan or on a grill and to protect a person’s hand from heat.

400

Which ingredient in bread helps the dough rise?

Yeast. Yeast is a type of fungus that helps with fermentation. Yeast can also be used to clean up oil spills.

500

Which kitchen gadget tells you how long food has been cooking?

Timer. A mechanical timer can be set for up to 60 minutes.

In the Kitchen

100

Which is the main ingredient used to make quiche?

Eggs. An Ostrich egg is the largest egg in the world, equivalent to about 24–25 chicken eggs and weighing approximately 3 lbs. These massive eggs are roughly 6 inches long, hold around 2,000 calories, and have shells strong enough to support the weight of an adult human. 

200

Which seasoning is often paired with pepper?

Salt. Salt is used to season food and also as a preservative. In the body salt is necessary to transmit nerve impulses and maintain proper muscle function.

300

Which kitchen tool is used to take the skin off potatoes?

Peeler. There are different types of peelers, such as a serrated peeler, which is used to remove fuzzy skin.

400

Which kitchen tool is used to mix dry ingredients and remove lumps

Sifter. A sifter is helpful to remove clumps from dry ingredients. It adds air to the dry ingredients, making them lighter.

500

Which do you use to measure the temperature of meat?

Thermometer. A food thermometer tells when food is fully cooked, preventing foodborne illness. To get an accurate reading, the thermometer needs to be placed in the thickest part of the food. 

Famous Landmarks

100

Which tall landmark is in Paris and is often called the “Iron Lady?"

The Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is painted every seven years. Roughly 60 tons of paint are applied by hand over 18 months. 

200

Which famous wall was built over the course of 2,000 years?

The Great Wall of China. The wall measures more than 5,500 miles (8,850 kilometers) long.

300

Which landmark is in Australia and looks like a giant sailboat on the water?

The Sydney Opera House. This opera house is one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Its grand opening took place on October 20, 1973.

400

Which landmark is in Greece and is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Athena?

The Parthenon. The ancient landmark is said to have been built with more than 13,000 stones and was constructed between 447 and 432 BC 

500

Which landmark is in London and is a giant Ferris wheel on the River Thames?

London Eye. The famous Ferris wheel opened in 2000 as a temporary attraction. It became a permanent attraction in 2002. 

Famous Landmarks

100

Which is an island prison in San Francisco Bay that once held Al Capone?

Alcatraz. The first inmates to be housed at Alcatraz were military prisoners during the 1850s.

200

Which is a palace in London and is the official home of the British monarch?

Buckingham Palace. The palace was purchased in 1761. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live in the palace, in 1837.

300

Which is a landmark in Arizona and is a giant natural canyon carved by the Colorado River?

The Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon was declared a national monument in 1908 and later made a national park in 1919. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the world's deepest canyon, but it is one of the most visited, hosting over 6 million visitors annually. 

400

Which is an African landmark and is the tallest mountain on the continent?

Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is also a volcano and measures 19,340 feet (5,895 meters) tall.

500

What is the famous waterfall that borders both the United States and Canada?

Niagara Falls. Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie all drain into the Niagara River.

Musicals and Broadway

100

Which city is the center of Broadway musicals?

New York City. The theater district in New York City is home to more than 40 theaters.

200

Which musical is about an orphan girl with red hair who sings the song “Tomorrow”?

Annie. Annie opened on Broadway in 1977. The story takes place in New York City in 1933.

300

In Mary Poppins, which city does Mary fly into with her umbrella?

London. The movie was filmed at Walt Disney Studios in California.

400

Which is a musical set in Paris that tells the story of a hunchback in a cathedral?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The Disney movie and the musical that followed are based on the book written by Victor Hugo in 1831.

500

Which famous star appeared in the movie version of The Sound of Music?

Julie Andrews. To accurately play the character "Maria", she spent weeks learning how to play the guitar. Andrews started acting on the stages of England in the 1940s. She was named a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2000.