*Sports
Where was cricket originated?
England
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is the name of the highest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What was the first food to be planted in, yes, we're not kidding, SPACE!
Potatoes!
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
Name 1 individual sport. Name 3 and you get double the points!
What is the name of the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What is the name of the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
How many peanuts does it take to make a 12 ounce jar of peanut butter.
540 peanuts!!!!
What is the 6th dashavatar of Vishnu?
Hint - He is VERY small!!!
Vamana!
What are 2 Track Events (these events happen on a running track)?
Which city is known as the "Eternal City"?
Rome
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What fruit do humans share 60% DNA with?
BANANAS!!!!!!!!!!
What mountain has the myth that is is the mountain of Lord Shiva?
Mount Kailash
What are 2 Field Events (these events involve jumping or throwing)?
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What is the name of the largest warm desert in the world?
Sahara Desert
What was ketchup originally sold as?
Medicine!!
What game using black and white pieces and a board with the same colors, originated in India?
Chess!
What sport is sometimes called "America's Pastime?"
Baseball!!!!!!!
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?
Big Ben
What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What color were carrots originally?
PURPLE!!!!!!!
What gem was first mined in India?
Diamonds!