Sports
Is this France?
Science
KAUST History
General Knowledge
100
This player scored the winning goal for Saudi Arabia in their upset victory over Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Who is Salem Al-Dawsari?
100
It is not a glitch in the Matrix, but rather simply an illusion of memory causing you to feel like you’ve already lived through your present situation before
What is déjà vu?
100
This term describes the principle that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
What is the law of conservation of energy?
100
This Saudi royal was known for his significant contributions to science and technology
Who is King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud?
100
This search engine, founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, has become synonymous with online searching
What is Google?
200
This tennis player, nicknamed 'The King of Clay,' has won the French Open a record 14 times as of 2024.
Who is Rafael Nadal?
200
This French word, used in English to describe an overused expression or idea, originally referred to a printing term
Cliché
200
This principle explains why ships float and was discovered by Archimedes
What is Archimedes' principle?
200
The year Dr.Tony Chan became president of KAUST
What is 2018?
200
This Dutch painter, known for "The Starry Night" and "Sunflowers," is one of the most influential figures in Western art
Who is Vincent van Gogh?
300
This golfer, known for his dramatic comeback and winning 15 major championships, returned to the top of the sport after his 2019 Masters victory.
Who is Tiger Woods?
300
It typically contains around 10% of aromatic compounds, making it less fragrant than an actual perfume, but more than a cologne
eau de toilette
300
This cycle is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate.
What is the citric acid cycle (or Krebs cycle)?
300
Black Card
You lose half your points
300
This film, directed by Steven Spielberg, follows the adventures of a young boy and his relationship with an alien who becomes stranded on Earth
What is "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"?
400
This street circuit, known for its high-speed layout and challenging corners, hosts the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and made its Formula 1 debut in 2021.
What is the Jeddah Corniche Circuit?
400
This polite phrase is often used to get someone's attention or to apologize for a minor inconvenience
excusez-moi
400
These cell organelles are known as the powerhouses of the cell.
What are mitochondria?
400
This is the most well-known faculty member of KAUST
Who is Shaheen?
400
This small, landlocked country in Central Europe is known for its medieval castles and is bordered by Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
What is the Czech Republic?
500
This swimmer, famous for his dominance in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals.
Who is Michael Phelps?
500
This French word, often used in conversations and written texts, is used in English to acknowledge a clever or effective point made in an argument
Touche
500
This phase of the cell cycle is characterized by the replication of DNA and preparation for mitosis.
What is the S phase?
500
The number of research centers there are in KAUST
What is 12?
500
This document, signed in 1215 by King John of England, is considered a foundational document in the development of constitutional law and individual liberties
What is the Magna Carta?