History
What's the original name of New York City?
New Amsterdam
In which country can you find Hamilton Island, Phillip Island and Whitsunday Island?
Australia
What is the name of the lines that run east to west across a map?
Latitude
The atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere are ecosystems part of the_____.
Biosphere
Which 1950s actor and singer won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award?
Harry Belafonte
What common act were women banned from doing in 1908 New York?
Smoking
Which chain of mountains would you find between Europe and Asia?
The Urals
What divides the earth into the Western and Eastern hemispheres?
Prime Meredian
Humans And Chimpanzees Share Roughly How Much DNA?
.98 percent
Interestingly enough, humans also share 60% of their DNA with a banana, and over 90% of their DNA with a housecat, so sometimes the genetic similarities can be misleading.
In 1958, The Champs rose to number 1 in the charts with a song named after which alcoholic beverage?
Tequila
One of the ancient world wonders, the “Hanging Gardens,” was found in which city?
Babylon
Which three countries are part of the Golden Triangle?
Thailand, Laos and Myanmar
What geographical system helps you find a position on the map using longitude and latitude lines?
What Is The Heaviest Organ In The Human Body?
Liver
The liver may be the heaviest organ in the human body, but it’s not the largest. That honor goes instead to our skin, which covers more surface area than any other organ.
Which song, first recorded in 1944, became a Christmas classic and was performed by Bing Crosby?
White Christmas
Which seven U.S. states seceded and formed the original Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War?
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas
Which country is not home to the Amazon River?
Chile
How many countries are located in Africa?
54
How Long Does It Take For Light From The Sun To Reach Earth?
8 minutes and 20 seconds
There have been many theories when it comes to faster-than-light space travel, although most scientists believe that it is physically impossible.
Name the iconic 1940s song that became the unofficial anthem of World War II for British and American troops?
We'll Meet Again
Which series of wars saw European Christians invading the middle east to take the Holy Land?
The Crusades
How many time zones span the USA?
6
Solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy, and biomass energy are examples of what kind of resources?
Renewable Sources
What Metal Is The Best Conductor Of Electricity?
Silver
Silver may be used extensively for jewelry, but it also has very important uses for things like circuitry. Gold is also quite useful, especially in terms of space travel.
Which song, released in 1942, became synonymous with World War II?
(There’ll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover