Science
The process of liquid turning into gas is called:
A) Condensation
B) Evaporation
C) Freezing
D) Melting
Evaporation
On this day, the Berlin Airlift began, supplying West Berliners during the Cold War:
A) June 24, 1948
B) May 24, 1948
C) July 24, 1948
D) August 24, 1948
June 24, 1948
Which war, from 1914 to 1918, was called “The Great War”?
A) World War II
B) Korean War
C) World War I
D) Vietnam War
World War I
Oil prices rose recently due to fears of a potential U.S. military strike on which country?
A) Iran
B) Russia
C) North Korea
D) Syria
Iran
The FIFA World Cup is held every:
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
4 years
Which particle has a negative charge in an atom?
A) Proton
B) Electron
C) Neutron
D) Nucleus
Electron
A day to check your heart and maybe skip dessert in its honor is:
A) World Heart Day
B) World Health Day
C) Valentine’s Day
D) Heart Awareness Week
World Heart Day (Sept 29)
The French Revolution began in 1789 with a famous storming of which prison?
A) Bastille
B) Tower of London
C) Alcatraz
D) Chateau de Versailles
Bastille
Due to snowfall, which Winter Olympics event was postponed last-minute?
A) Figure Skating
B) Halfpipe Snowboarding
C) Ice Hockey
D) Ski Jumping
Halfpipe Snowboarding
In cricket, hitting the ball out of the boundary without bouncing scores:
A) 4 runs
B) 6 runs
C) 5 runs
D) 3 runs
6 runs
What type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?
A) Radio waves
B) X-rays
C) Gamma rays
D) Ultraviolet
Gamma rays
When the world wants you to smile more than usual, the calendar says:
A) International Smile Day
B) World Happiness Day
C) Random Acts of Kindness Day
D) Joy Day
World Happiness Day (March 20)
Who was the first woman to rule Russia as tsarina in her own right?
A) Catherine the Great
B) Elizabeth I
C) Maria Theresa
D) Victoria
Maria Theresa
Which gas is causing the global oil price spike fears due to geopolitical tensions?
A) Methane
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Crude oil supply
D) Natural gas
Natural gas
The Boston Marathon is traditionally held in which month?
A) March
B) April
C) May
D) June
April
Which type of lens is used to correct myopia (nearsightedness)?
A) Convex lens
B) Concave lens
C) Cylindrical lens
D) Bifocal lens
Concave lens
The day Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech was:
A) August 28, 1963
B) July 28, 1963
C) September 15, 1963
D) January 15, 1963
August 28, 1963
The Industrial Revolution began in which country in the 18th century?
A) Germany
B) England
C) France
D) USA
England
Which Japanese political event occurred in February 2026?
A) New elections
B) Party merger
C) Prime Minister reappointment
D) Emperor abdication
Prime Minister reappointment
Michael Jordan is famously associated with which basketball team?
A) Los Angeles Lakers
B) Chicago Bulls
C) Boston Celtics
D) Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls
Which macronutrient is the main source of energy for humans?
A) Proteins
B) Carbohydrates
C) Fats
D) Vitamins
Carbohydrates
When did the Great Fire of London take place?
A) 1665
B) 1666
C) 1670
D) 1680
1666
The Black Death in the 14th century killed millions in:
A) Asia
B) Europe
C) Africa
D) America
Europe
Milano Cortina 2026 is the first Winter Olympics to be held in Italy since:
A) 1956
B) 1960
C) 2006
D) 2010
1956
How many players are on a volleyball team on the court at a time?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
6