WORLD & GEOGRAPHY
What is the smallest continent in the world by land area?
Australia
In Harry Potter, what platform does the Hogwarts Express leave from?
Platform 9¾
What gas do humans exhale that plants use for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What legume is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
Chickpeas
How many players are on a soccer team on the field at one time?
11
Which African country has the largest population?
Nigeria
In Frozen, what is the name of Elsa and Anna’s kingdom?
Arendelle
What is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?
Gene
Which fruit is known as the “king of fruits” in South and Southeast Asia?
Mango
In basketball, what is it called when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot?
A rebound
What is the longest mountain range in the world?
The Andes
In the Pokémon series, what type advantage does Electric have over?
Water-type Pokémon
What part of an F1 car generates downforce by manipulating airflow?
The aerodynamic wings (front and rear wings)
Which Italian dish consists of thinly sliced raw beef or fish, served with olive oil, lemon, and seasonings?
Carpaccio
Which Formula 1 driver holds the record for most career pole positions?
Lewis Hamilton
The city of Istanbul lies on two continents. Name them.
Europe and Asia
In Attack on Titan, what is the name of the elite squad Levi initially leads?
The Special Operations Squad (Levi Squad)
What is the term for the energy required to start a chemical reaction?
Activation energy
What plant does vanilla come from?
An orchid
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals of all time?
U.S.
Which country is completely surrounded by another country (an enclave) and is also one of the smallest in the world?
Lesotho
In the Harry Potter series, name the three Deathly Hallows.
The Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, the Invisibility Cloak
What subatomic particle determines the chemical behavior and bonding properties of an atom?
Electrons (specifically, valence electrons)
In Japanese cuisine, what is the thinly shaved fermented fish product often sprinkled on dishes like takoyaki, known for “dancing” when heated?
Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
Only five countries have EVER hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics. Name TWO.
France, Germany, Japan, Italy, United States.