World History
Who was the first president of the United States
George Washington
What is the largest desert in the world
Sahara or Antartica
In Mexico, what is a quinceañera?
15th birthday celebration for girls
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is the name of the wizarding school in Harry Potter?
Hogwarts
The Renaissance began in which country?
Italy
What country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
What is the Japanese art of paper folding called?
Origami
Which Dutch painter is famous for his self-portraits and “The Starry Night”?
Vincent van Gogh
Which pop star is known for hits like “Bad Romance” and “Poker Face”?
Lady Gaga
Which empire built the city of Constantinople, later renamed Istanbul?
The Byzantine Empire
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What Chinese holiday celebrates the Lunar New Year with red lanterns and dragons?
Spring Festival/Chinese New Year
Term for a three-dimensional artwork that can be viewed from all sides?
Sculpture
What movie/book series have the main characters Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
Pride and Prejudice
What was Russification’s main purpose?
To enforce Russian culture, language, and control in other regions
Even under Soviet rule, what religion remained dominant in Central Asia?
Islam
What is the traditional dress worn by women in Korea called?
Hanbok
What style of painting uses tiny dots to create an image?
Pointillism
Who plays the character of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe starting from 2016?
Tom Holland
The Silk Road connected Europe to Asia. Which Central Asian city was famous for trade, art, and science?
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
What sea borders both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?
The Aral Sea
What traditional Central Asian bread is baked in clay ovens?
Non/Naan
Which architectural style is common in Central Asia, featuring large domes, minarets, and intricate tile work?
Islamic / Timurid architecture
What type of cuisine is most associated with Central Asia?
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