Art & Culture
The Oktoberfest, known for its beer celebrations, is held annually in which German city?
Munich
First nation to send an astronaut to space?
The Soviet Union
Which country's capital is Nairobi?
Kenya
The world’s most expensive spice is native to Southwest Asia. What is it?
Saffron
Who is the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
What is the name of the massive temple complex in Cambodia known for its intricate carvings?
Angkor Wat
Which Italian city is home to the historic site of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
Naples
Which country has the most powerful passport according to the 2025 rankings?
Singapore
Which is the national food of Japan?
Japanese curry or kare raisu
Which astronomer, physicist, and mathematician is considered the father of modern science?
Galileo Galilei
In which country is the Day of the Dead cultural festival celebrated?
Mexico
What was the disease that ravaged and killed a third of Europe's population in the 14th century?
Plague (Black Death)
Which country was formerly known as Siam?
Thailand
What is the name of the famous cheese from Cyprus?
Halloumi
Who predicted that he would die on 2nd July 1566, and obligingly did?
Nostradamus
Which Spanish architectural masterpiece designed by Antoni Gaudí remains famously unfinished?
Sagrada Família
In which year did World War I begin?
1914
The Renaissance began in which country?
Italy
What item is on the table at every Ethiopian meal?
Injera bread
Who considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence?
Alan Turing
Which Indigenous culture is famous for their vibrant and detailed sand paintings used in healing ceremonies?
Navajo
When did Neil Armstrong land on the moon?
July 21, 1969
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand
What is the name of the famous, nutty tasting bush tucker meal which Australia has made famous?
Witchetty grub
Which American civil rights leader delivered the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.