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This popular flatbread is a staple in Indian cuisine and often served with curries.

What is naan?

100

This yellow vegetable grows in ears and is often enjoyed boiled, roasted, or popped.

What is corn?

100

Home to the iconic Gateway Arch, this major city sits on the Mississippi River in the state of Missouri.

What is St. Louis?

100

This classic American novel, published in 1937 by John Steinbeck, tells the story of the Joad family during the Great Depression.

What is the Grapes of Wrath?

100

This iconic American film from 1994, starring Tom Hanks, famously features the line "Life is like a box of chocolates."

What is Forrest Gump?

200

Originating in Naples, Italy, this globally beloved dish typically features a thin dough topped with tomatoes and cheese.

What is pizza?

200

This grain is a staple food for a large portion of the world's population and comes in varieties like long-grain and short-grain.

What is rice?

200

Known for its vibrant festivals and backwaters, this southwestern state in India is a popular tourist destination.

What is Kerala?

200

Written by R.K. Narayan, this collection of short stories offers a charming glimpse into the lives of people in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi.

What is Malgudi Days?

200

Known as the "King Khan" of Bollywood, this actor has starred in numerous blockbuster hits like "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" and "My Name Is Khan."

Answer: Who is Shah Rukh Khan?

300

Often served with a side of sour cream and chives, these boiled dumplings are a national dish of Poland.

What are pierogi?

300

Famous for its use in making cooking oil and biodiesel, this crop's seeds are typically harvested in pods.

What is soybeans?

300

This ancient wonder of the world, located in Egypt, stands as a testament to the power of the pharaohs.

What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?

300

This Pulitzer Prize-winning American novel by Harper Lee deals with themes of racial injustice in the Deep South, as seen through the eyes of a young girl named Scout Finch.

What is To Kill a Mockingbird?

300

This groundbreaking American animated film from Disney, released in 1937, was the first full-length animated feature film.


Answer: What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

400

This fermented soybean paste is a fundamental ingredient in Japanese cooking, used in soups and as a seasoning.

What is miso?

400

This root vegetable, often orange in color, is known for its high beta-carotene content and is a favorite of rabbits.

What are carrots?

400

Often called the "Land of Fire and Ice," this European island nation is famous for its volcanoes, glaciers, and the Northern Lights.

What is Iceland?

400

This epic Indian mythological text, traditionally attributed to Valmiki, narrates the story of Prince Rama and his exile.

What is the Ramayana?

400

This Indian actress made her Hollywood debut in the TV series "Quantico" and has since starred in films like "Baywatch" and "The Matrix Resurrections."

Answer: Who is Priyanka Chopra Jonas?

500

Known for its intricate preparation involving layers of filo pastry, nuts, and sweet syrup, this rich dessert is a hallmark of Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines.

What is baklava?

500

A member of the nightshade family, its fruit can be red, yellow, or green and is used in everything from sauces to salads.

What is a tomato?

500

This historic trade route connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures across continents.

What is the silk road?

500

Exploring themes of identity, displacement, and the immigrant experience, this novel by Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and tells interconnected stories of Indian immigrants in America.

What is Interpreter of Maladies?

500

The Best Picture Oscar winner at the 73rd Academy Awards, this historical epic directed by Ridley Scott starred Russell Crowe as a Roman general. In the same year, this historical drama directed by Ashutosh Gowariker was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. (2 Part Answer)

Answer: What are Gladiator and Lagaan?

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