This island was once a home for British prisoners.
Australia
100
How many countries does the world’s longest river, the Nile, flow through?
a. 10
b. 11
c. 12
d. 13
a. 11: Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, Tanzania
100
This word can refer to both a spicy blend of seasonings and to the dishes flavoured with these spices, and is native to central Asia.
Curry
100
This Middle Eastern musical instrument is common in Indian songs.
Sitar
100
In France, it is customary to greet new acquaintances with 2 of these.
Kisses on the cheek
200
This country was once known as Persia.
Iran
200
What country does Mt. Everest belong to?
a. China
b. Nepal
c. Tibet
d. Both b. and c.
Both b and c. The summit is split between the two countries.
200
This flat bread is eaten in Ethiopia with stews, layered on top of a mesob, a round basket-like table.
Injera
200
In what country is the famous religious monument Angkor Wat found?
Cambodia
200
While common around the world, it is against the law to do this in Singapore.
Chewing gum
300
What country on the eastern coast of Africa was once a primary trading centre for Portugal?
a. Mozambique
b. Kenya
c. Somalia
d. Tanzania
a. Mozambique
300
How many beaches does Antigua have?
a. 26
b. 61
c. 103
d. 365
d: 365 - One for every day of the year!
300
This dish from Mexico is made from spreading refried beans on flat, fried day-old tortillas and topping with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
Tostadas
300
What are the three national sports of Mongolia?
a) Ice-skating, windsurfing, hang-gliding
b) Soccer, downhill skiing, running
c) Archery, wrestling, horseracing
C: Archery, wrestling and horseracing
300
Brides traditionally place gold and silver coins in their shoes in this European country.
a. The Netherlands
b. Poland
c. Latvia
d. Sweden
D: Sweden
400
What country has the oldest European monarchy?
a. The Netherlands
b. Denmark
c. Germany
d. United Kingdom
b. Denmark
400
What is the driest place on earth, with virtually no rainfall?
a. Sahara Desert, Africa
b. Mojave Desert, USA
c. Great Sandy Desert, Australia
d. Atacama Desert, Chile
d: Atacama Desert, Northern Chile
400
What country does hummus originate from?
Turkey
400
What Austrian city is famous for its annual music festival, started in 1920?
Salzburg
400
When Japanese children hear thunder, they cover this part of themselves.
Their belly button
500
What country used to be known as Ceylon and also elected the world’s first woman prime minister?
Sri Lanka
500
This small Latin American nation contains 5% of the world’s species of flowers, trees, and mammals.
Costa Rica
500
What type of food is butterzopf, popular in Switzerland?
Bread
500
What traditional winter sport has been adapted in Taiwan because of its climate?
Skiing
500
During a special meal in a Palestinian home, a guest’s empty plate means this.