Geography
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific
Who delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
Gravity
In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?
1
Who is known as the “King of Pop”?
Michael Jackson
What line of latitude is at 0°?
The Equator
Where did pilgrims on the Mayflower travel to in 1620?
America
What part of the cell contains DNA?
The nucleus
What is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament played on grass?
Wimbledon
What is the name of the fictional wizard in The Lord of the Rings with a grey hat and staff?
Gandalf
What ancient civilisation built Machu Picchu?
The Inca
The Treaty of Versailles was signed after which major conflict?
WWI
What type of energy is stored in food?
Chemical energy
At the Olympics, how long is a standard swimming pool used for competition?
50 metres
What band was John Lennon a member of?
The Beatles
What is the name for a place where a river meets the sea?
An estuary
Which English monarch established the Church of England after breaking with the Catholic Church?
Henry VIII
What is the process by which liquid water becomes water vapour?
Evaporation
In basketball, how many seconds does a team have to attempt a shot once they gain possession (NBA rules)?
24 seconds
What is the stage name of the singer Stefani Germanotta?
Lady Gaga
Which river flows through the most countries in the world?
The Danube
Which ancient Greek city-state is known for its strict military society and discipline?
Sparta
What do we call a star that suddenly increases in brightness due to an explosion?
A supernova
In golf, what do you call one shot under par on a hole?
A birdie
Which artist painted “The Starry Night”?
Vincent van Gogh