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100

This author wrote 1984 and Animal Farm, both of which are critical of totalitarian regimes.

Who is George Orwell

100

This structure in Paris, originally built as a temporary exhibit, has become one of the most recognized landmarks in the world.

What is the Eiffel Tower

100

This sweetened beverage, made from fermented tea, is often consumed for its probiotic health benefits.

What is kombucha

100

This inventor is credited with the creation of the light bulb, although he also held over 1,000 patents.

Who is Thomas Edison
100

This Greek god is known as the king of the gods and the ruler of the sky, thunder, and lightning.

Who is Zeus

200

This American author, known for The Great Gatsby, is often associated with the Jazz Age of the 1920s.

Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald

200

This famous stone monument, located in the UK, is believed to have been constructed around 3000 BC.

What is Stonehenge

200

The Japanese dish sushi typically consists of vinegared rice combined with raw fish, but it can also feature this type of vegetable.

What is nori (seaweed)

200

This 20th-century scientist invented the first practical airplane, achieving the first powered, controlled flight in 1903.

Who are the Wright brothers

200

In Norse mythology, this trickster god is responsible for the death of Balder and is often depicted with a mischievous smile.

Who is Loki

300

In this Shakespearean tragedy, Hamlet contemplates the meaning of life, leading to his famous soliloquy, "To be or not to be."

What is Hamlet

300

This ancient wonder, located in Egypt, is the largest of the three pyramids at Giza.

What is the Great Pyramid of Giza


300

This French cooking technique involves cooking food slowly in a sealed pot, usually with a small amount of liquid.

What is braising

300

This American engineer is often considered the father of the modern assembly line for his work at the Ford Motor Company.

Who is Henry Ford

300

This Egyptian goddess, often depicted as a lioness, is the protector of the home and family, and was worshiped as a mother goddess.

Who is Bastet

400

This 19th-century Russian author wrote War and Peace and Anna Karenina.

Who is Leo Tolstoy

400

This iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro stands atop Corcovado Mountain and is a symbol of Brazil.

What is Christ the Redeemer

400

This spice, often used in Indian cuisine, is the primary ingredient in curry powder.

What is tumeric

400

This German inventor is credited with creating the first practical automobile powered by an internal combustion engine in 1885, often regarded as the first modern car.

Who is Karl Benz


400

In Roman mythology, this god of war was equated with the Greek god Ares.

Who is Mars

500

This British author created the detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion, Dr. Watson.

Who is Arthur Conan Doyle

500

This famous ancient wonder, once located in the city of Babylon in Iraq, is said to have been built by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife.

What are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

500

This Italian dish consists of thinly sliced raw meat, usually beef or tuna, and is often served as an appetizer.

What is carpaccio

500

In 1958, this scientist created the first integrated circuit, paving the way for modern computers and electronics.

Who is Jack Kilby
500

This Japanese mythological creature, often depicted as a water spirit, is said to transform into a woman who drowns men in rivers.

What is a kappa

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