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100
What legendary director, known for films like Psycho and The Birds, was often called "The Master of Suspense"?
a) John Ford
b) Alfred Hitchcock
c) Steven Spielberg
d) M.Night Shyamalan
b) Alfred Hitchcock
100
If a shirt originally costs $50 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the final price of the shirt?
a) $45
b) $40
c) $30
d) $10
b) $20% of $50 is $10$, so the final price is $50 - $10 = $40
100
Which country has the most natural lakes in the world?
a) Canada
b) Finland
c) Russia
d) USA
a) Canada- Canada has over half of the world’s natural lakes — more than any other nation.
100
What spice gives curry its yellow color?
a) Paprika
b) Tumeric
c) Cumin
d) Saffron
b) Tumeric- Turmeric adds color, flavor, and a healthy antioxidant boost.
100
Which animal is the symbol of peace?
a) Dove
b) Lion
c) Eagle
d) Swan
a) Dove-The dove with an olive branch represents peace and hope.
200
Which actress starred as Dorothy in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz?
a) Shirley Temple
b) Judy Garland
c) Debbie Reynolds
d) Audrey Hepburn
b) Judy Garland
200
Water boils at what temperature in Celsius?
a) 90°C
b) 95°C
c) 100°C
d) 110°C
c) 100°C -Water boils at 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure.
200
What European country is known for fjords — long, narrow inlets carved by glaciers?
a) Sweden
b) Iceland
c) Norway
d) Finland
c) Norway-Norway’s dramatic fjords are among the most breathtaking natural landscapes on Earth
200
Which grain is used to make traditional risotto?
a) Basmati
b) Jasmine
c) Arborio
d) Wild rice
c) Arborio- Arborio rice is short and starchy, perfect for creamy risotto.
200
How many players are on a baseball team on the field?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10
c) 9- Nine players take the field-pitcher, catcher, infield, and outfield.
300
Who directed the 1993 film Schindler's List, which told the true story of a German businessman who saved the lives of over a thousand Polish-Jewish refugees during the Holocaust?
a) Martin Scorsese
b) Oliver Stone
c) Steven Spielberg
d) James Cameron
c) Steven Spielberg - won his first Best Director Oscar for this powerful, black-and-white film.
300
Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
a) Carbon Dioxide
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen
a) Carbon Dioxide - Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
300
Which desert is the largest in the world?
a) Sahara
b) Arabian
c) Gobi
d) Antarctic
d) Antarctic- Antarctica is the largest desert because it’s so dry and icy.
300
Which fruit is known as the “King of Fruits” in Southeast Asia?
a) Mango
b) Durian
c) Papaya
d) Pineapple
b) Durian-Durian is famous for its strong smell and rich, custard-like taste.
300
What was the first toy advertised on television?
a) Barbie
b) Mr. Potato Head
c) Lego
d) Slinky
b) Mr. Potato Head-Mr. Potato Head made his TV debut in 1952 and became an instant hit.
400
What actor, known for his roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, starred in the 1990s outdoor action film Cliffhanger?
a) Jean-Claude Van Damme
b) Bruce Willis
c) Sylvester Stallone
d) Arnold Schwarzenegger
b) Sylvester Stallone - co-wrote and starred in the 1993 film Cliffhanger, a major box office hit often cited as one of his best action roles.
400
A leap year happens every how many years?
a) 2
b) 10
c) 4
d) 5
C) 4 - Leap years occur every four years to keep calendars aligned with Earth’s orbit.
400
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?
a) Australia
b) South Africa
c) Brazil
d) India
a) Australia-It’s the world’s largest coral reef system, visible even from space.
400
Which country is the origin of the croissant?
a) France
b) Austria
c) Belgium
d) Switzerland
b) Austria-The croissant was inspired by the Austrian “kipferl” before becoming a French classic.
400
What country gave us the tradition of Santa Claus?
a) Germany
b) Turkey
c) Netherlands
d) Sweden
c) Netherlands - Dutch settlers brought “Sinterklaas” to North America — later Santa Claus.
500
What popular 80s band, fronted by Bono, had major hit songs including "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"?
a) The Police
b) Depeche Mode
c) Dire Straits
d) U2
d) U2 is an Irish rock band that rose to global fame in the 1980s with their seminal album The Joshua Tree.
500
Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Energy
d) Energy - isn’t a state of matter — the main three are solid, liquid, and gas (plus plasma)
500
Mount Kilimanjaro is found on which continent?
a) Asia
b) South America
c) Africa
d) Europe
c) Africa- Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, is Africa’s tallest mountain.
500
What flavor is the liqueur “Baileys Irish Cream”?
a) Coffee
b) Chocolate & Cream
c) Mint
d) Vanilla
b) Chocolate & Cream-Baileys blends Irish whiskey, cream, and chocolate for a rich dessert-style drink.
500
Which poem inspired the use of the poppy as a remembrance symbol?
a) The Road Not Taken
b) In Flanders Fields
c) The Soldier
d) Dulce et Decorum Est
b) In Flanders Fields-Canadian Lt.-Col. John McCrae wrote In Flanders Fields in 1915 after witnessing the loss of a friend.
600
Which legendary 70s artist, known for hits like "Rocket Man," wrote the music for the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King?
a) Billy Joel
b) Paul McCartney
c) Elton John
d) Stevie Wonder
c) Elton John - collaborated with lyricist Tim Rice to write the music for the film, including the Oscar-winning song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight."
600
What natural phenomenon is measured by the Richter scale?
a) Tornado strength
b) Earthquake magnitude
c) Hurricane wind speed
d)Rainfall intensity
b) Earthquake magnitude- The Richter scale measures the energy released during an earthquake.
600
What is the smallest country in the world?
a) Monaco
b) Vatican City
c) Liechtenstein
d) San Marino
b) Vatican City-The Vatican covers only about 0.2 square miles and is home to the Pope.
600
Which spice was once so valuable it was used as currency?
a) Pepper
b) Cinnamon
c) Clove
d) Nutmeg
d) Nutmeg-In the 1600s, nutmeg was worth more than gold and sparked global trade wars.
600
Which word in the English language becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
a) Tiny
b) Short
c) Shrink
d) Brief
b) Short-Add “-er” and “short” literally becomes “shorter.”
