General knowledge
What software company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington?
Microsoft
Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps?
Rome
How many elements are in the periodic table?
118
What was the name of the crime boss who was head of the feared Chicago Outfit?
Al Capone
Pink Ladies and Granny Smiths are what types of fruit?
Apples
What art form is described as "decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering"?
Calligraphy
On which continent would you find the world’s largest desert?
Antarctica
Which is the only body part that is fully grown from birth?
Eyes
The Parthenon Marbles are controversially located in what museum?
The British Museum
What is a Beaujolais?
A type of red wine
What is acrophobia a fear of?
Heights
How many European capitals does the Danube river flow through?
4
What is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere called?
Exosphere
What event marked the end of the Roman Empire in the West?
The Fall of Rome
Which of the following sauces is NOT traditionally vegan: hoisin, Worcestershire, mustard, or wasabi?
Worcestershire
What is the name of the Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes harmony with nature?
Taoism
What colors is the flag of the United Nations?
Blue and white
What scientific theory proposed that Earth revolves around the sun?
Heliocentrism
Which ancient Chinese dynasty is often considered the "golden age" of Chinese civilization?
Han Dynasty
What is the world’s best-selling stout beer?
Guinness
December 26 is known by what name in Ireland?
Saint Stephen's Day
What mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
Which planet in the Milky Way is the hottest?
Venus
What was the name of the ancient Egyptian sun god?
Ra
What is the name of the Japanese art of preparing and presenting food?
Moritsuke