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100

Who was the mother of Prophet Muhammad SAW?

Aminah

100

What food is always running?

Fast food

100

Which Bollywood actor is famously known as the “King of Romance”?

Shahrukh Khan

100

What is the longest bone in the human body?

The femur.

100

What is the national sport of Sri Lanka?

Volleyball

200

Who killed the first martyr in Islam?

Abu Jahl

200

What has seeds on the outside instead of the inside?

A strawberry.

200

In Hollywood, what is the name of the kingdom in Black Panther?

Wakanda

200

In U.S. history, what year did the Declaration of Independence get signed?

1776.

200

What is the traditional drum used in Kandyan dance called?

Geta Bera

300

Which companion will be allowed to enter Paradise from any gate he wishes?

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

300

Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I?

The word “ton.”

300

Which Bollywood song is popularly used in memes for over-the-top reactions, featuring the actor Ranveer Singh?

Malhari

300

What scientist proposed the three laws of motion?

Isaac Newton.

300

The Sri Lankan New Year (Avurudu) is celebrated in April. What unique tradition happens exactly at the start of the New Year moment?

Lighting the kiribath (milk rice) at the New Year’s auspicious moment

400

How many chapters of the Quran begin with Arabic letters Alif, Lam and Mim?

Six

400

What comes next in the sequence?

O – T – T – F – F – S – S – ?

400

In the Tamil movie Master, what is the full name of Vijay’s character?

JD (John Durairaj)

400

If a train leaves at 3 PM traveling 60 mph and another leaves at 4 PM going 80 mph on the same track toward the same destination, how many hours after 4 PM will the second train catch up?

3 hours.

400

Name the ancient irrigation system with reservoirs built by Sri Lankan kings.

Wewa system

500

What is the name given to the year in which the Prophet Muhammad SAW was born?

The year of the Elephant

500

You see a boat filled with people. It hasn’t sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on board. Why?

They were all married (no “single” people).

500

Who choreographed the famous “Dhoom Machale” song in Dhoom (2004)?

Farah Khan

500

In U.S. government, how many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

435.

500

What is the name of the ceremonial boat races held during the Esala Perahera and other festivals?

Regatta / Snake boat races

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