Film & Music
Who sang the famous song "Thriller"?
Michael Jackson
What fruit is typically used to make guacamole?
Avocado
Who was the first monarch of the Habsburg dynasty in Spain, and in which year did he ascend to the throne?
Charles I (also known as Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor), who ascended to the Spanish throne in 1516.
What planet is fourth closest to the Sun?
Mars
What is the capital city of Poland?
Warsaw
Which movie features the character "Jack Sparrow"?
Pirates of the Caribbean
What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
Miso paste
Which Spanish artist is famous for painting the "Guernica"?
What gas do plants need for photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the only country in the world that has a flag with a square shape?
Switzerland
Who played the character of Harry Potter in the films?
Daniel Radcliffe
Which Italian dish is made with layers of pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce?
Lasagne
What was the name of the Spanish royal dynasty that ruled from 1700 to 1808, starting with Philip V?
The Bourbon Dynasty
What does "Wi-Fi" stand for?
Wireless Fidelity
What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space in 1957, marking the beginning of the Space Age?
Sputnik
Which 2024 movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Oppenheimer
What is the name of the spicy Mexican sauce made from chili peppers and tomatoes, often served with tacos?
Salsa (in English, this only refers to salsa mexicana, not sauces in general)
The "Generación del 98" was a group of Spanish intellectuals and writers who reflected on Spain's decline after the loss of its colonies. Name one prominent member of this group.
Miguel de Unamuno, Antonio Machado, Pío Baroja, etc. (I will Google at request!)
What element is used in light bulbs to create light when heated?
Tungsten
Which natural disaster is measured by the Richter scale?
Earthquakes
What is the name of the 2022 album by Taylor Swift that features songs like "Anti-Hero" and "Lavender Haze"?
Midnights
What is the main difference between a latte and a cappuccino?
A latte has more milk, while a cappuccino has more foam.
Who was the Spanish prime minister who implemented the "Regency of María Cristina" during the First Carlist War?
Baldomero Espartero
In which year did humans first land on the Moon?
1969
Which element on the periodic table has the atomic number 78?
Platinum