Global Landmarks
A famous suburb in Los Angeles, what is the name of the giant sign that spells out this area?
Hollywood
Which Japanese soup, commonly served with tofu and seaweed, is based on a stock called dashi?
Miso soup
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NETFLIX
This Canadian city is the country’s capital.
What is Ottawa?
N T I
Arrange all the letters to form a word.
Possible answers:
TIN
NIT
The ____ was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. What was the invention?
The microwave
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to America from which country?
France
Which classic Canadian dish combines French fries and cheese curds topped with a light brown gravy?
Poutine
This movie franchise features a character named Luke Skywalker.
What is “Star Wars”?
This city is the capital of Japan.
What is Tokyo?
K N I S
Arrange all the letters to form a word.
Possible answers:
SKIN
KINS
SINK
INKS
Venetian blinds were invented in not Italy, but in which Asian country?
Japan
In which country would you find the last standing original 7 Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Egypt
Which Spanish rice dish that originated in Valencia includes seafood, meat, and vegetables and is traditionally cooked in a paella pan?
Paella
They were known for their hit song "Rock Around the Clock” and became an anthem for the rock ‘n’ roll movement.
Bill Haley & His Comets
This city is the capital of France.
What is Paris?
D O L O F
Arrange all the letters to form a word.
Possible Answer:
FLOOD
When this game-changing inventor died in 1931, he held 34 patents for the telephone, 141 for batteries, 150 for the telegraph and 389 patents for electric light and power. Who was he?
Thomas Edison
Name the mausoleum in Agra that is one of the most famous landmarks in India.
Taj Mahal
It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in childbirth in 1631, having been the emperor’s inseparable companion since their marriage in 1612.
Which Middle Eastern dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic is a global favorite?
Hummus
He is a famous spy known as 007.
Who is James Bond?
Known as the “Eternal City,” it’s the capital of Italy.
What is Rome?
N O E G R I
Arrange all the letters to form a word.
Possible Answers:
IGNORE
REGION
ERINGO
Referred to as “the father of computing,” this mathematician and inventor laid the groundwork for modern computers. Who is he?
Charles Babbage. Although he didn’t invent the computer as we know it today, his ideas laid the groundwork for modern computers.
What famous landmark has a length of approximately 21,000km and meets the Bohai Sea at the Shanhai Pass?
The Great Wall of China
What type of Brazilian barbecue, known for its method of grilling meats on large skewers, is a popular style of eating?
Churrasco
This superhero is known as the “Dark Knight.”
Who is Batman?
Canberra is the capital of this country.
What is Australia?
W I R B A O N
Arrange all the letters to form a word.
Possible Answer:
RAINBOW
Accidentally discovering the process of vulcanizing rubber in 1839, which inventor’s name is now associated with a well-known tire company?
Charles Goodyear