General Knowledge
Covering more than one-third of our planet, this massive ocean is basically Earth’s biggest “swimming pool.”
What is the Pacific Ocean?
He’s the mustached plumber who’s been jumping on Goombas since the 1980s.
Who is Mario?
Hit a shot from behind the arc in basketball, and you’ll earn this many points.
What is three?
It’s the most famous number in math — never-ending, full of mystery, and usually shortened to 3.14.
What is pi?
Beginning with “We the People,” this document is basically America’s rulebook.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
This imaginary line circles the Earth like a belt and splits it into two halves — North and South.
What is the Equator?
Before the Avengers assembled, this 2008 movie kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
What is Iron Man?
This soccer superstar from Argentina dribbled, dazzled, and danced his way to World Cup glory.
Who is Lionel Messi?
In a set of numbers, this is the one that shows up the most often — the “popular kid” of the group.
What is the mode?
It’s the invisible “bubble” of gases that keeps Earth breathing and blocks harmful sun rays.
What is the atmosphere?
Built thousands of years ago, this Egyptian landmark is the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
She’s rewritten her own songs, broken records, and sent “Swifties” into a frenzy with every album drop.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This baseball player wears the most gear and spends every pitch crouched behind home plate.
What is a catcher?
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.” This type of comparison uses like or as.
What is a simile?
Plants are pretty smart — they make their own food using sunlight in this process.
What is photosynthesis?
Home to over a billion people, this country tops the charts as the most populated in the world.
What is China?
The Force is strong with this glowing weapon used by Jedi Knights.
What is a Lightsaber?
Every four years, the world comes together to light a torch, compete, and chase gold medals.
What are the Olympic Games?
Simplify this math mess: 4(2x + 3) – 5x.
What is 3x + 12?
Colonists and redcoats battled it out from 1775 to 1783 in this fight for independence.
What is the American Revolution?
Weather forecasters use this tool to measure air pressure — kind of like a “mood ring” for the atmosphere.
What is a barometer?
Set in the 1980s, this spooky Netflix show features Demogorgons, kids on bikes, and a girl named Eleven.
What is Stranger Things?
This swimming legend won so many Olympic golds (23 gold and 28 in total), he practically owns the podium.
Who is Michael Phelps?
“He was a tornado on the basketball court.” This phrase doesn’t mean he’s windy — it’s this type of figurative language.
What is a metaphor?
Drawn by Britain in 1763, this line told colonists, “No crossing the mountains!” — and they weren’t happy about it.
What is the Proclamation Line of 1763?