Basic Knowledge
What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?
(Answer: 100°C)
What is the name of the book series featuring Katniss Everdeen?
(*Answer: The Hunger Games)
Explanation: Written by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games is a dystopian trilogy about survival and rebellion in a totalitarian society.
What is the most spoken language in the world by number of speakers?
(Answer: English)
Explanation: English is widely spoken worldwide as a first or second language, with over 1.5 billion speakers globally.
Which country withdrew from the European Union in 2020?
(Answer: The United Kingdom)
Explanation: Known as "Brexit," the UK formally left the EU on January 31, 2020, after a referendum in 2016.
What Marvel movie first introduced the character Black Panther?
(*Answer: Captain America: Civil War)
Explanation: Black Panther, played by Chadwick Boseman, first appeared in this 2016 film before starring in his standalone movie.
How many continents are there in the world?
(Answer: Seven)
What is the official national animal of the United States?
(Answer: Bald Eagle)
Explanation: The bald eagle was chosen in 1782 as a symbol of freedom and strength in the U.S.
What year did World War II end?
(Answer: 1945)
Explanation: The war ended with Germany's surrender in May and Japan's surrender in September 1945 after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Who was nicknamed "The Iron Lady" for her strong political decisions?
(Answer: Margaret Thatcher)
Fun Fact: Margaret Thatcher, the UK’s first female prime minister, got her nickname for being tough on political issues—and she loved a good handbag!
Which magical creature guards the vaults at the wizarding bank in Harry Potter?
(Answer: Goblins)
Fun Fact: The goblins at Gringotts are known for being extremely secretive. Rumor has it they might have their own treasure hidden somewhere!
What is the largest desert in the world?
(Answer: The Sahara Desert)
What year did the first iPhone release?
(Answer: 2007)
Explanation: Apple released the iPhone in June 2007, which transformed the mobile phone industry by introducing touchscreen technology and app ecosystems.
Which country is the leading producer of coffee?
(Answer: Brazil)
Explanation: Brazil has been the largest producer of coffee for over 150 years, contributing one-third of the world's coffee supply.
Which former US president is known for his catchphrase, "You're fired!" before entering politics?
(Answer: Donald Trump)
Fun Fact: Before becoming president, Donald Trump was a reality TV star on The Apprentice!
Which 1994 animated film was remade into a live-action version in 2019?
(*Answer: The Lion King)
Explanation: The remake of this Disney classic featured advanced CGI to bring the story to life.
Who discovered penicillin?
(Answer: Alexander Fleming)
Explanation: In 1928, Fleming discovered penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, which revolutionized medicine.
Which video game became a global sensation in 2016 involving augmented reality and catching creatures?
(Answer: Pokémon Go)
Explanation: This mobile game uses augmented reality to allow players to catch virtual Pokémon in real-world locations.
What is the only mammal capable of flight?
(Answer: Bats)
Explanation: Unlike other mammals that glide, bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.
Which famous politician’s dog once interrupted an important meeting by barking loudly on live TV?
(Answer: Emmanuel Macron)
What is the name of the wizarding bank in the Harry Potter series?
(Answer: Gringotts Wizarding Bank)
Explanation: Gringotts is the goblin-run bank located in Diagon Alley, featured prominently in the Harry Potter series.
What does DNA stand for?
(Answer: Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
Explanation: DNA is the molecule that carries genetic instructions for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.
What is the collective noun for a group of crows?
(Answer: A murder)
Explanation: This term may have originated from old superstitions linking crows to death and omens.
Which is the deepest point in the Earth’s oceans?
(Answer: Mariana Trench)
Explanation: Located in the western Pacific Ocean, the Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep is approximately 11 kilometers (7 miles) below sea level.
Which world leader has a reputation for riding horses shirtless in photo ops?
(Answer: Vladimir Putin)
Fun Fact: Russia’s president is famous for his “tough guy” image, with staged photos of him fishing, riding, and even diving!
Which popular animated character was almost named “Lunar Larry” before the final name was chosen?
(Answer: Buzz Lightyear)
Fun Fact: The creators of Toy Story changed it to Buzz Lightyear to honor the astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Thankfully, Lunar Larry didn’t make the cut!