No Ball Required
This precision target sport involves throwing sharp projectiles at a circular board.
Darts
Has 6,000+ islands
The birthplace of democracy
Home to Mount Olympus
Famous for white buildings with blue domes
Gyros everywhere
Greece
In this card game, you must shout its name when you have only one card left—or face a penalty.
Uno
This tropical fruit is mashed into guacamole.
Avocado
The city of Pompeii was preserved in ash after a volcanic eruption from this mountain in 79 CE.
Mount Vesuvius
Athletes perform flips, vaults, and beam routines in this highly judged Olympic sport.
Gymnastics
Known as the Land of the Rising Sun
Mount Fuji is its iconic peak
Home to bullet trains
Sushi originated here
Island nation in East Asia
Japan
In rugby, this term refers to when players from both teams bind together to compete for possession after a minor infringement.
Scrum
DAILY DOUBLE: This ingredient gives tzatziki its creamy base.
Greek Yogurt
This river formed the lifeline of Ancient Egypt, providing fertile soil for their civilization.
The Nile
DAILY DOUBLE: This sport features épée, foil, and sabre as its three disciplines.
Fencing
Home to Machu Picchu
The Andes dominate its landscape
Ceviche is popular here
Was the heart of the Inca Empire
Capital city: Lima
Peru
In bowling, this is the name for knocking down all ten pins in two throws.
Spare
This ingredient gives pesto its vibrant green color and signature aroma.
Basil
This ancient Chinese dynasty began construction of the Great Wall to protect against northern invaders.
Qin Dynasty
This sport has athletes scale vertical walls using only their hands and feet.
Rock Climbing
Its capital sits on two continents
Hagia Sophia is a major landmark
Borders eight different countries
Known for baklava
Its major city straddles the Bosphorus
Turkey
In baseball, this term refers to a pitch that crosses into a designated three-dimensional area over home plate.
Strike zone
This spice, often used in paella, is one of the world’s most expensive by weight.
Saffron
The Hanging Gardens—one of the Seven Wonders—were said to be in this ancient city.
Babylon
Athletes race down an icy track headfirst on a small sled in this winter Olympic event.
Skeleton
Its official languages include Dutch and Papiamento
Part of the ABC islands in the Caribbean
Its capital is a UNESCO site known for colorful Dutch architecture
Lies outside the hurricane belt
Uses the U.S. dollar despite being part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Aruba
In tennis, a serve that hits the net and lands in the correct service box is called this, and is replayed.
Let
This ingredient gives Worcestershire sauce its deep umami flavor—surprising to many.
Anchovies
This ancient empire was ruled by Cyrus the Great and later Darius I, famous for its Royal Road.
Persian Empire