World Geography
This country is home to the Eiffel Tower.
What is France?
This planet is known as the Red Planet.
What is Mars?
This Middle Eastern dip is made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
What is hummus?
He was the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
Lamb or beef, eggplant, béchamel sauce, tomatoes, and cinnamon — this layered dish is a Greek comfort food staple.
What is moussaka?
The Amazon River flows through this South American country.
What is Brazil?
The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy is called this.
What is photosynthesis?
This Indian bread is cooked in a tandoor oven and often brushed with butter or ghee.
What is naan?
The U.S. declared independence from this country in 1776.
What is Great Britain?
Arborio rice, broth, white wine, Parmesan cheese, and saffron — stirred slowly to creamy perfection.
What is risotto (specifically risotto alla Milanese)?
This is the only continent that is also a country.
What is Australia?
This part of the cell is known as the powerhouse.
What is the mitochondrion?
In Peruvian cuisine, this national dish consists of raw fish marinated in citrus juices and spiced with chili peppers.
What is ceviche?
The Emancipation Proclamation, which declared freedom for slaves in Confederate states, was issued by this president.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Fermented soybeans, chili powder, garlic, scallions, and napa cabbage — this Korean side dish is spicy and pungent.
What is kimchi?
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in this African country.
What is Tanzania?
This gas makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere.
What is nitrogen?
This West African staple food is made from pounded yam, cassava, or plantain, and is typically eaten with soups or stews by hand.
What is fufu?
This 1920 amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
Salted cod, potatoes, onions, garlic, cream, and olive oil — blended into a smooth spread in Portuguese cuisine.
What is bacalhau à Brás or brandade de morue? (Accept either, depending on region.)
This landlocked country borders both China and Russia.
What is Mongolia?
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
Traditionally, this Italian pasta dish combines eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, guanciale, and black pepper.
What is carbonara?
The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of this Native American tribe during the 1830s.
Who are the Cherokee?
Ground corn dough, lard, meat filling, wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves and steamed — a traditional Mesoamerican dish.
What is a tamale?