Skiing
what is the name of the gate combination that forces racers to lengthen their line
A delay
What is the name of the line of longitude that passes through Greenwich and divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
That really tall metal triangle thing people take selfies with in France.
The Eiffel tower
Which ancient civilization is known for creating democracy and producing philosophers like Plato and Aristotle?
Ancient Greece
Which Renaissance artist and inventor painted the Mona Lisa and designed early flying machines?
Leonardo da Vinci
What course‑prep method creates a rock‑hard, icy surface by forcing water deep into the snowpack?
Water‑injection (injected ice).
What sea is bordered by Europe, Africa, and Asia and has been central to trade and civilization for thousands of years?
The Mediterranean Sea
That movie where a boat doesn’t do the one job boats are supposed to do.
Titanic
Which Venetian explorer traveled along the Silk Road and wrote about his journey to China?
Marco Polo
Which Pakistani activist became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate for her work supporting girls’ education?
Malala Yousafzai
What do racers call the controlled skid used to set the ski before carving when the line is too tight?
Stivot
Which country is known for having both glaciers and active volcanoes, earning it the nickname “Land of Fire and Ice”?
Iceland
Those birds that forgot how to fly and decided to dress formally instead.
Penguins
What 1215 document limited the power of the English king and influenced modern democracy?
The Magna Carta
Which singer, dancer, and actress became a global star with hits like “On the Floor” and movies like “Hustlers”?
Jennifer Lopez
What is the name for the microscopic grooves cut into a race ski’s base that control water evacuation and glide, and must be matched to temperature and snow type?
Base Structure
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada
That singer who keeps turning her diary into chart‑topping songs.
Taylor swift
Which empire ruled parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa for over 600 years until its fall after World War I?
The ottoman empire
Which talk‑show host became one of the most influential women in the world through her TV show, philanthropy, and media empire?
Oprah Winfrey
What is the world’s most dangerous downhill course called
Kitzbühel, Austria (streif)
What mountain range is the longest continental mountain range in the world?
The Andes Mountains
That group of four dudes who caused global chaos just by getting haircuts and writing songs about holding hands.
The Beatles
What major event in 1868 rapidly modernised Japan by ending the shogunate and restoring imperial rule?
The Meiji Restoration
Which actor is known for iconic roles in films like “Forrest Gump,” “Cast Away,” and “Toy Story,” and is often called one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood?
Tom hanks