Geography
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Who is the famous author of the “Harry Potter” series?
JK Rowling
What celestial object is at the center of our solar system?
The Sun
The main organ that pumps blood to the rest of your body?
Heart
How many notes are in a standard musical scale?
7 (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti)
Which iconic landmark can be found in Agra, India?
Taj Mahal
What is the plural form of “child”?
Children
Which giant planet is home to the Great Red Spot, a massive, long-lasting storm?
Jupiter
In Baseball and Basketball they use a ball, what do they use in hockey?
A Puck
Which family of instruments does the flute belong to?
Woodwind
Which river is considered the longest in South America?
The Amazon River
What term describes the main character in a story?
The Protagonist
What is the name of the galaxy that houses our solar system?
The Milky Way
How long is an American football field typically from endzone to endzone. (in yards)?
100 yards
What is the Italian word for “soft” in music notation?
Piano
What landmark stands as a symbol of freedom in the United States?
Statue of Liberty
What is alliteration?
The repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of words (e.g., “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers”).
What do we call a massive system of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity?
A Galaxy
What is the event called?
"the gymnast runs down a runway, which is usually padded or carpeted. They hurdle onto a springboard and spring onto the table with their hands; thus flying through the air"
Vault
How many strings are on a standard violin?
4
What is the largest country in the world by land area?
Russia
What is an idiom?
A phrase with a meaning that isn’t literal (for example, “it’s raining cats and dogs” means it’s raining very heavily).
Which planet’s extreme axial tilt causes unusual seasonal variations?
Uranus
What are the five main food groups? (we aren't including fats)
Dairy, Proteins/Meat, Vegetables, Fruits, Grains
What is the term for a piece of music performed without instrumental accompaniment?
A cappella