History
Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
Augustus
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
What is the term for the imaginary line at 0° latitude that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?
Equator
It can’t be seen with the naked eye but has caused global pandemics. What is it?
Virus
What is the name of the mysterious ancient city believed to have sunk into the ocean?
Atlantis
The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against which ethnic group?
Mongols
What is the term for a general increase in prices over time?
Inflation
What is the term for the total number of people living per unit area of land?
Population density
Which animal among these has nearly human-like fingerprints?
A) Gorilla
B) Koala
C) Chimpanzee
D) Raccoon
B) Koala
Which mythical creature is half man, half horse?
Centaur
The Moscow peace treaty officially ended which war?
Winter War
What is the name of the paradox that questions why water, essential for life, is cheaper than diamonds, which are not essential?
The Diamond-Water Paradox
What is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, often due to deforestation or overgrazing?
Desertification
Which cell organelle has its own DNA?
Mitochondria
What country is home to the mysterious stone statues called the Moai on Easter Island?
Chile
The Inca Empire was centered in which modern-day country?
Peru
What concept describes a situation where supply equals demand in a market?
Market Equilibrium
What is the term for a coastal landform created when a river meets the sea and deposits sediments in a fan shape?
Delta
Which sense bypasses the brain’s relay station (thalamus)?
Smell
What do people think the Sphinx in Egypt is guarding?
A hidden tomb
What empire was ruled by Mansa Musa, known as one of the richest individuals in history?
Mali Empire
What theory argues that increasing the money supply leads to proportional increases in the price level?
Quantity Theory of Money
Which island is the largest in the Mediterranean Sea by area?
Sicily
Which animal’s saliva helps prevent blood clots?
Vampire bat
Which castle in Transylvania is often linked with the Dracula legend?
Bran Castle