General Knowledge 1
What is the name of the famous prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, known for its large stone circles?
Stonehenge
Which Roman ruler was famously assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 BCE?
Julius Caesar
What is the currency of Germany?
Euro (€)
What is the term for a group of lions?
Pride
Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" book series?
J.K. Rowling
What is the largest artery in the human body?
Aorta
Who is the only U.S. president to have received a patent?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the term for the part of a ship's hull that is typically underwater?
Keel
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasília
In which century did the Renaissance period begin?
14th century
What is the only U.S. state that borders just one other?
Maine
What is the name for the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle?
Hypotenuse
Which naturalist is known for his theory of natural selection and the book "On the Origin of Species"?
Charles Darwin
Which historical document begins with the words "When in the course of human events..."?
The Declaration of Independence (United States)
Which painting by Edvard Munch is famous for its haunting image of a figure with a distorted face?
"The Scream"
In the sport of fencing, what is the French term for the protective mask worn by competitors?
"Baldric" or "Baldi"
What is the term for the study of the measurement of time and its application to the design of clocks and watches?
Horology
Which letter of the alphabet is not used in the spelling of any of the names of the world's oceans?
J
What is the unit of measure for a quantity of uncut gemstones, usually pearls?
Carat
What is the rarest blood type among humans?
AB Negative
How many legitimate children did King George III have?
15
What are the names of Cinderella’s stepsisters?
Anastasia and Drizella
Which musical instrument is often referred to as the "devil's fiddle" due to its association with folk tales?
Hurdy-gurdy
Which term refers to the ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears experienced without any external source of sound?
Tinnitus
Which island nation in the Indian Ocean is home to the extinct dodo bird?
Mauritius