Ancient History
What famous cat-like structure was built during the Old Kingdom in Egypt?
The Sphinx
What is the most popular pasta in America?
Spaghetti
Can you correctly name the smallest independent state in Europe?
The Vatican City
In the human body, what do ligaments hold together?
Bones
Who released 'I Walk The Line' in 1956?
Johnny Cash
Which country is famous for its amazing (and very old) terracotta army?
China
Which pasta dish is made with sheets of pasta and bolognese sauce?
Lasagna
Which former member of the UK became a republic in 1949?
The Republic of Ireland
What is the colored part of the eye called?
The Iris
What kind of movies was heartthrob John Wayne known for?
Westerns
Which one of the Seven Wonders of the world still exists?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Which type of pasta is perfect for pasta bake dishes due to its round, tube-like structure, with diagonal cuts at either end?
Penne
In which country can you find the Matterhorn?
Switzerland
How many teeth does a fully grown adult normally have?
32
What was the name of the global 1951 hit for Nat King Cole? - We hope you haven't forgotten!
Unforgettable
Which female leader of Ancient Egypt had a relationship with Mark Antony?
Cleopatra
What two ingredients do you need to make fresh pasta?
Flour and Egg
What is the most visited museum in Europe?
Le Louvre in Paris, France
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The Femur
Who sang Mr. Sandman in 1954?
The Chordettes
In 1922, excited explorers found the tomb of which famous ancient ruler?
King Tutankhamen, AKA King Tut.
In which country was pasta first made?
China
What is the most commonly spoken language in Europe?
Gernam
The clavicle is better known as what?
the collar bone
What was Sam Cooke's first hit, in 1957, that established him as a global superstar?
You Send Me
What was one of the Inca cities which was situated at a height of nearly 3500 meters?
Machu Picchu
What is the most popular brand of dried pasta in Italy?
Barilla
Which European mountain range extends across eight countries?
The Alps
Which tendon is named after the ancient Greek mythological figure?
Achilles
What were the names of the Everley Brothers?
Don and Phil
Tenochtitlan was a massive capital city in which society?
Aztec
What cooking method did Ancient Romans have for pasta?
Frying
How many countries are there in Europe (according to the UN)?
44
What is the only organ capable of regeneration?
Liver
Which legendary singer called Rock and Roll music 'the most brutal, ugly, degenerate, vicious form of expression?
Frank Sinatra
What is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii?
Mount Vesuvius
What type of pasta did Thomas Jefferson bring to America?
Macaroni
Which European country has the longest coastline?
Norway
What is the smallest bone in the human body
Stapes, found in the ear
What color 'Shoes' gave Carl Perkins his major hit?
Blue
A modern sports event was named after the battle against the Persians in 490 BC. What is the name of the battlefield and of the running event?
A Marathon
Which country has the 3rd highest pasta consumption after Italy and the US?
Russia
On the map of Europe, which country is surrounded by Germany, Poland, and Austria?
The Czech Republic
What is the largest nerve in the human body
The Sciatic Nerve
Sam Cooke is often referred to as The King of, what?
Soul