Holiday
What holiday celebrates the start of a new year?
New Year’s Day
What is the largest country by land area?
Russia
Who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Roald Dahl
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
Cheetah
In football, what is the term for three goals scored by the same player in one game?
A hat trick
What winter holiday features decorated trees?
Christmas
What is the longest mountain range in the world?
The Andes
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is the chemical formula for water?
H₂O
What sport includes terms like “love,” “deuce,” and “ace”?
Tennis
What Jewish holiday involves lighting a menorah?
Hanukkah
What African country has the largest population?
Nigeria
What is the name of the boy wizard in a famous book series by J.K. Rowling?
Harry Potter
What natural phenomenon is measured using the Richter scale?
Earthquakes
In which sport do teams compete for the Stanley Cup?
Ice hockey
What holiday is known for exchanging red envelopes in many Asian cultures?
Lunar New Year
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What Dutch artist is known for cutting off part of his ear?
Vincent van Gogh
What type of energy is produced by moving water?
Hydroelectric energy
How many players are on the field for one baseball team during play?
9
What December holiday celebrates African heritage and includes seven principles?
Kwanzaa
Which two continents are entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?
Australia and Antarctica
Who wrote the epic poem The Odyssey?
Homer
What gas makes up most of the Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What country has won the most gold medals in Olympic figure skating?
Russia