Which revolution in the late 18th century led to the fall of the Bourbon monarchy and the rise of Napoleon?
The French Revolution
Which spice gives traditional Hungarian goulash its characteristic red color and flavor?
Paprika
What is the largest moon of Saturn?
Titan
Which TV series follows a chemistry teacher who turns to manufacturing mathamphetamine after a cancer diagnosis?
Breaking Bad?
In basketball, which NBA team did Michael Jordan play for during the majority of his career?
Chicago Bulls
Which empire built the famous road system that included the Royal Road stretching across much of the Middle East?
The Persian Empire
What is the primary ingredient in the French dish ratatouille that gives it its soft, stewed texture?
Eggplant/aubergine
Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
The pancreas
In which city is the main setting of the sitcom Friends?
New York City
Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in men's tennis?
Novak Djokovic
Which European power controlled the Congo Free State as the personal possession of its monarch before it became a colony?
Belgium
(under King Leopold II)
Which plant is the base ingredient used to produce tequila?
Blue agave (a succulent)
Which composer created the famous work The Four Seasons?
Antonio Vivaldi
Which British anthology series explores the dark side of technology and modern society?
Black Mirror
Which national team won the UEFA European Championship in 2016?
Portugal
Which medieval ruler issued the legal code known as the Golden Bull of 1356, shaping the constitutional structure of the Holy Roman Empire?
Emperor Charles IV
Which nut is the main ingredient in Italian pesto alla Genovese?
Pine nuts
What is the chemical symbol for the element with the highest electrical conductivity?
Ag (Silver)
In The Wire, Which Baltimore institution is the primary focus of Season 4?
The public school system
Which national team won the Rugby World Cup in 2019?
South Africa
Which African empire reached its height under Mansa Musa in the 14th century, becoming one of the wealthiest states in world history?
The Mali Empire
Which grain is used to produce Scotch whisky?
Barley
Which European country was the birthplace of the composer Frédéric Chopin?
Poland
Which character in Sherlock is introduced as the consulting criminal who mirrors Sherlock's consulting detective role?
Jim Moriarty
Which ice hockey team has won the most Stanley Cup championships?
Montréal Canadiens