WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Which ocean borders the east coast of Africa?
The Indian Ocean
What subatomic particle has a negative electric charge?
The electron
How many rings are there on the Olympic flag?
Five
Which movie features the quote, “I’ll be back”?
The Terminator
What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
A barometer
Which country is famous for the city of Machu Picchu?
Peru
What organ in the human body produces insulin?
The pancreas
What board game involves buying properties and collecting rent?
Monopoly
Which movie series is set in Middle‑earth?
The Lord of the Rings
What number is represented by the Roman numeral XL?
40
What river flows through Paris?
The Seine
What gas makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil
Which Bollywood actor is known as “King Khan”?
Shah Rukh Khan
What country’s flag is the only one that is not rectangular?
Nepal
Which country has the most time zones?
France
What part of the human body controls balance?
Cerebellum (.. or brain)
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
6
Which movie is about three engineering students and the phrase “All Is Well”?
3 Idiots
What does “et al.” mean in academic writing?
“And others”
What is the only country that borders both Spain and Italy?
France
What is the scientific term for animals that eat both plants and meat?
Omnivores
Which sport uses the terms love, deuce, and advantage?
Tennis
Which film became the highest‑grossing movie of all time upon its release in 2009?
Avatar
What field of science studies fossils?
Paleontology