Geography
What is the capital city of Kazakhstan?
Astana (Nur-Sultan)
The capital was renamed Nur-Sultan in 2019 after the first president but commonly still called Astana.
Which 2023 film broke box office records alongside Barbie, launching a cultural phenomenon called "Barbenheimer"?
Oppenheimer
A biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb."
What does "CPU" stand for?
Central Processing Unit
The primary component of a computer that performs most processing tasks.
What is the only board game that has been played in space?
Chess
Astronauts have played chess aboard space missions.
In which country did the Olympic Games originate?
Greece
The ancient Olympics started in Olympia, Greece, over 2,700 years ago.
What is the only country with a non-rectangular flag?
Nepal
Its flag has two triangular shapes stacked, unlike the typical rectangular national flags.
What movie features a fictional sport called Quidditch?
Harry Potter
The wizarding sport played on broomsticks in J.K. Rowling’s famous series.
In electrical circuits, what does "Ohm" measure and who was it named after?
Resistance
Ohm is the unit of electrical resistance, named after Georg Ohm.
Which upcoming video game is rumored to be the most expensive ever, with a development and marketing budget exceeding 2 billion dollars?
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI)
Rockstar Games’ next major release, expected to surpass previous games in cost and scale.
Who was the first woman to fly around the world solo?
Jerrie Mock
She completed the flight in 1964 in a small Cessna plane.
What’s the longest mountain range above sea level?
The Andes
Stretching along South America’s western coast, it’s the longest continental mountain range.
Who directed the sci-fi films "Inception" and "Interstellar"?
Christopher Nolan
A renowned director known for complex storytelling and visual effects.
What law predicts that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles every two years?
Moore's Law
Named after Gordon Moore, it describes the exponential growth of computing power.
In tennis, what piece of fruit is found at the top of the men's Wimbledon trophy?
Pineapple
The trophy features a small pineapple as a symbol of hospitality.
Who was the Roman general who became dictator before being assassinated in 44 BC?
Julius Caesar
His rule ended with his assassination on the Ides of March.
Which country is made up of over 7,000 islands and is known as the “Pearl of the Orient Seas”?
The Philippines
An archipelago in Southeast Asia famous for its beautiful beaches and diverse culture.
Which film won Best Picture at the Oscars in 2020, marking the first non-English language film to do so?
Parasite
A South Korean film directed by Bong Joon-ho, praised worldwide for its storytelling and social commentary.
What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge?
Suspension Bridge
It’s supported by cables hung between towers, with the roadway suspended below.
This lesser-known indoor sport involves sweeping ice in front of a sliding stone.
Curling
Teams sweep ice to control the stone’s speed and direction.
From which ancient civilization did the legal code known as the “Twelve Tables” originate?
Roman
It was Rome’s first set of written laws.
Which river flows through the most countries in the world?
The Danube River
It flows through 10 countries in Europe, more than any other river.
What TV series is based on the video game featuring Joel and Ellie in a post-apocalyptic world?
The Last of Us
A critically acclaimed TV adaptation of the popular video game.
What is the primary function of a rectifier?
To convert AC to DC
Rectifiers change alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) for electronic devices.
In what sport would you perform a “triple axel”?
Figure Skating
A challenging jump requiring three and a half rotations in the air.
Which Egyptian queen ruled jointly with her brother and later with her son, and was known for her diplomatic skills and temple constructions?
Cleopatra VII
She was Egypt’s last pharaoh and skilled in politics.