What vast defensive structure was primarily constructed by the Chinese to protect against northern invasions?
The Great Wall of China
The largest planet in our solar system is known as what?
Jupiter
The famous painting "The Starry Night" was painted by which Dutch artist?
Vincent van Gogh
What is the longest river of the world called?
The Nile River
The character of Harry Potter was first portrayed on screen by which actor?
Daniel Radcliffe
The first voyage to the New World was funded by the Spanish monarchy for which explorer?
Christopher Columbus
Photosynthesis is a process by which sunlight is converted into chemical energy by what organisms?
Plants (and some other organisms like algae)
The play "Romeo and Juliet" was written by which English playwright?
William Shakespeare
What is the highest mountain on Earth named?
Mount Everest
The animated film "The Lion King" was produced by which studio?
Walt Disney Animation Studios
The ancient library of Alexandria was located in which country?
Egypt
The theory of relativity was developed by which famous physicist?
Albert Einstein
The statue of David was sculpted from marble by which Renaissance artist?
Michelangelo
On the border of which two continents is the city of Istanbul located?
Europe and Asia
The television series "Friends" was primarily set in which U.S. city?
New York City
The first successful printing press with movable type was invented in the 15th century by whom?
Johannes Gutenberg
The hardest natural substance on Earth is known as what?
Diamond
The novels "1984" and "Animal Farm" were written by which British author?
George Orwell
The Panama Canal was constructed to connect which two major oceans?
The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Where in the USA is the iconic theme park known as Walt Disney Worl located?
Orlando, Florida
The tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922 by which British archaeologist?
Howard Carter
The human body’s largest organ is known as what?
The skin
The "Mona Lisa" is displayed in which Parisian museum?
The Louvre
How many main islands is the country of Japan made up of ?
four
The hit song "Bohemian Rhapsody" was recorded by which British rock band?
Queen