Capitals
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
In which US state can the Grand Canyon be found?
Arizona
The Cold War was primarily a rivalry between which two superpowers?
The United States of America & The Soviet Union
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
Which famous festival in Brazil (and other South American countries) features samba parades and elaborate costumes?
Carnival
What is the capital of the Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo
Which Peruvian landmark is known as the "Lost City of the Incas"?
Machu Picchu
Which country was formerly known as Persia?
Iran
Name one of the seven Central American countries.
Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
The dish "Poutine," made with fries, cheese curds, and gravy, originates from which country?
Canada
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
In which city can the "Spanish Steps" be found?
Rome, Italy
What treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
Which landmark is known as "La Dame de Fer" (The Iron Lady) and once was the tallest manmade structure in the world?
The Eiffel Tower
What is the capital of Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In which country can the Hindu-Buddhist temple, Angkor Wat, be found?
Cambodia
Genghis Khan was the ruler of which nomadic Asian country?
Mongolia
What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Sicily
The flags of Bahrain, Monaco, Singapore, Malta, and Turkey all share what two colors?
Red and White
What is the capital of Senegal?
Dakar
What is the name of the most famous cathedral in Moscow, Russia?
Saint Basil's Cathedral
Which city did the Dutch cede to the British in exchange for Suriname in 1667?
New Amsterdam / New York
Name one of the eleven French Overseas Territory ISLANDS
Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Reunion, French Polynesia, Saint Berthelemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna, New Caledonia, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Which Asian country is known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon"
Bhutan