Geography
What is the capital of France?
Paris
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
In which year did World War II end?
1945
What is the name of Harry Potter's owl?
Hedwig
Which country is the origin of the dish paella?
Spain
What is Australia's capital?
Canberra
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What house at Hogwarts is Harry Potter sorted into?
Gryffindor
What type of pastry is used to make Greek baklava?
Phyllo (or filo) pastry
Which continent is Turkey located on?
Partly in Asia and partly in Europe.
What type of animal is a Komodo dragon?
A lizard (specifically, a monitor lizard)
Which ancient Jewish temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE?
The Second Temple
What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the Philosopher's Stone?
Fluffy
What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish Dal?
Lentils
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
How long did the Hundred Years' War between England and France actually last?
116 years (1337-1453)
What are the three Unforgivable Curses?
Avada Kedavra (Killing Curse), Crucio (Cruciatus Curse), and Imperio (Imperius Curse)
Which European country is known for creating the croissant?
Austria (though it was perfected in France)
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
Which blood type is known as the "universal donor"?
O negative (O-)
Who was the third Prime Minister of Israel?
Levi Eshkol
What is the real name of Lord Voldemort?
Tom Marvolo Riddle
What does the Italian cooking term "al dente" literally mean?
"To the tooth" (meaning firm to the bite)