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100
When did America (USA) become independent?
on July 4, 1776
100
Which is correct: I speak English language, I speak an English language or I speak the English language?
the English language.
100
This Renaissance artist painted "The Last Supper" and designed early concepts of flying machines
Leonardo da Vinci
100
This scientist developed the theory of relativity and is famous for the equation E = mc².
Albert Einstein
100
How many stars and stripes were there on the original American flag?
13 of each
200
How many years did the Hundred Years' War between England and France actually last?
This conflict actually lasted 116 years, from 1337 to 1453
200
What is the official language of the USA?
The United States has no official language.
200
This country is known for its indigenous Maori culture and the traditional haka dance.
New Zealand
200
This footballer led his country to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and has won multiple Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball) awards.
Lionel Messi
200
What is the only country with a non-rectangular flag?
300
Why did most pirates wear an eye-patch?
To quickly adjust to darkness
300
Which continent has the least amount of languages?
With only 286 languages, Europe has the least amount of languages, whereas Asia has the largest roster of languages, with 2300.
300
Why do people in Saudi Arabia lengthen some parts of body and make Botox injections to camels?
They alter parts of camels' body to have better chances to win in beauty contests held among camels.
300
This basketball legend was famously known as “His Airness” and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Michael Jordan
300
What country shape is this?
India
400
Which historic event prompted the usage of plastic surgery?
WWI.
WWI was the first war that broadly used new, heavier weapons like machine guns, heavy artillery, and poison gas, and these new weapons led to new, gorier injuries.
400
The Cambodian language Khmer is called a masterpiece of written culture and holds number one spot among all the languages in the world. For what?
It has the most extensive alphabet in the world - with 74 letters.
400
In what country have multi-hour broadcasts of moving trains or burning fire in a fireplace become popular?
Norway
400
Which music band is the only one that had a gig in Antarctica?
Metallica
400
This strait separates the USA from Russia and is named after a Danish explorer.
The Bering Strait
500
Which building in Tallinn was the tallest building in the world from 1549 to 1625?
Oleviste (St Olaf’s) Church
500
What was the first language to be printed in a book?
German
500
Who is the world’s most performed living composer?
Arvo Pärt
500
This South African president spent 27 years in prison before helping end apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
500
Which African nation contains both the continent’s highest mountain and its largest lake?
Tanzania