Sports
What sport is played at Wimbledon using rackets and a net?
Tennis
What spice is traditionally used to flavour paella and gives it a yellow colour?
Saffron
What is the capital of Malta?
Valletta
Who is the main wizard character in the Harry Potter series?
Harry Potter
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
How many players are on a football (soccer) team on the pitch at one time?
11
Which country is the origin of the dish “pho”?
Vietnam
Which country has the most natural lakes in the world?
Canada
Which actor played the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008)?
Heath Ledger
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bats
In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?
1
What is the main protein used in traditional hummus?
Chickpeas
What is the most populated country by trees?
Russia
Which film features the character Jack Dawson?
Titanic
What is the name of the process by which snakes shed their skin?
Moulting/Shedding
Which country hosted the 2012 Olympic Games?
UK
What type of pastry is used to make a classic croissant?
Puff pastry
Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
Ethiopia
Who directed the film Jaws (1975)?
Steven Spielberg
Which marine creature can regenerate body parts?
Star fish
What is the name of the line in athletics where races begin?
Starting line
What is the term for cooking food slowly in its own fat, often used for duck?
Confit
Which country is both in Europe and Asia?
Turkey
Which film series features the fictional land of Middle-earth?
Lord of the Rings
What is the fastest fish?
Sailfish