Food
Which delicate French pastry, made with almond flour, sugar, and egg whites, has a chewy, slightly crisp exterior?
Hint: We used to buy it at Whole Foods!
Macaron!
The ancient kingdom of Mesopotamia, which gave rise to the first known written language and the wheel, was located in which modern-day country?
Iraq!
Which ancient civilization, known for its art, philosophy, and early democracy, was centered on the island of Crete?
The Minoan Civilization!
Which desert in southern California and Nevada is home to famous sand dunes and the lowest point in North America?
The Mojave Desert!
Which beverage is made by fermenting tea with sugar, and is known for its probiotic content?
Kombucha!
Which superfood is known for its high antioxidant content and is the primary ingredient in green tea?
Matcha!
The flag of which country features a white star and crescent on a red background, representing its Islamic heritage?
Turkey!
Which Viking explorer, believed to have sailed from Scandinavia, reached North America around the year 1000, well before Columbus?
Leif Erikson!
Which mountain in Japan is known for its nearly symmetrical cone shape and is often depicted in Japanese art and culture?
Mount Fuji!
Which British queen, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, presided over a period of great expansion of the British Empire?
Queen Victoria!
Madeleine!
Which island country, famous for its tea plantations and beaches, was once a British colony and is located off the southern coast of India?
Sri Lanka!
Which 1989 event, centered in Beijing, saw pro-democracy protests that were violently suppressed by the Chinese government, resulting in a significant but unconfirmed number of casualties?
The Tiananmen Square Massacre!
Which mountain range runs along the eastern edge of the United States, extending from Alabama to Maine?
The Appalachian Mountains!
Which annual music festival, held in Indio, California (near Palm Springs), features performances by some of the biggest names in rock, hip hop, and electronic music?
Coachella!
Which Greek dish consists of layers of eggplant, tomatoes, and béchamel sauce, often topped with cheese?
Hint:It's a good meal before you sing!
Moussaka!
Which landlocked country in Africa has 80% of its land area in the Sahara Desert and shares borders with Algeria, Chad, and Libya?
Niger!
Which 1978 leader, who came to power after Mao Zedong's death, initiated significant economic reforms in China and laid the groundwork for the country's rise as a global power?
Deng Xiaoping!
Which island is the largest in the Caribbean and is divided between two countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
The Island of Hispaniola!
Which Scottish doctor is credited with discovering penicillin in 1928, a breakthrough that led to the development of antibiotics?
Alexander Fleming!
Double Jeopardy:
Which Italian dish is made of thin slices of raw meat or fish, often served as an appetizer?
Carpaccio!
Double Jeopardy:
Which country, located in Central Africa, is known for being the world's largest producer of diamonds?
Botswana!
Double Jeopardy:
The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death by which method, which involved drinking what?
Poison Hemlock!
Double Jeopardy:
Which strait separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba?
The Straight of Tiran!
Double Jeopardy:
Which British explorer is famous for his voyages to the Pacific, where he mapped New Zealand, the east coast of Australia, and the Hawaiian Islands?
Captain James Cook!