PUB TRIVIA
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo.
What is the French term for “starter” in a meal?
Appetizer is English; in French: “entrée”
How is “colonel” pronounced?
/ˈkɜːrnəl/ (kernel)
Which country has the highest population?
India
Which movie features the quote: “May the Force be with you”?
Star Wars
Who developed the theory of general relativity?
Albert Einstein.
What is the name of the Japanese rice wine?
Sake
What is the difference between “live” (verb) and “live” (adjective) ?
Meaning 1: To be alive
Meaning 2:Happening now
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
🟢💊🔵💻
The Matrix
Which philosopher said, “I think, therefore I am”?
René Descartes
Which fruit floats in water because it is 25% air?
Apple
How is “queue” pronounced?
/kjuː/ (like “cue”).
Which country is home to Machu Picchu?
Peru
🧠💤⏳ - which movie is it?
Inception
Which scientist discovered penicillin by accident?
Alexander Fleming
Which country eats the most insects traditionally?
Mexico
What is the difference between /ɪ/ and /iː/ in minimal pairs like “ship” and “sheep”?
/ɪ/ is short vowel; /iː/ is long vowel.
What country was formerly known as Ceylon?
Sri Lanka
Which film won 11 Academy Awards, tying the record?
Titanic / Ben-Hur / The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Who was once a member of Destiny’s Child before becoming a global solo icon.
Beyonce
Where is the hottest chili pepper in the world grown?
South Carolina, USA
What is the longest English word without a vowel letter (a, e, i, o, u)?
Rhythms
Which country has over 17,000 islands?
Indonesia
What is the most-watched movie in Turkey in the last 10 years? (at the cinema)
Inside Out 2