Landmarks
Which ancient wonder was located in Babylon, in present-day Iraq?
a) Colossus of Rhodes
b) Hanging Gardens
c) Lighthouse of Alexandria
d) Temple of Artemis
b) Hanging Gardens
Sushi is traditionally wrapped in what type of edible seaweed?
Nori
In which country do people traditionally celebrate the festival of Holi, known as the Festival of Colors?
India
What is the largest desert in the world?
a) Sahara
b) Arabian
c) Gobi
d) Antarctic Desert
d) Antarctic Desert
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
The Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks which city?
Rio de Janeiro
Which spice is known as the most expensive in the world by weight?
a) Saffron
b) Vanilla
c) Cardamom
d) Cinnamon
a) Saffron
Which country is known for celebrating “Hanami,” the tradition of viewing cherry blossoms?
Japan
Which country has the most natural lakes?
a) Canada
b) Russia
c) USA
d) Finland
a) Canada
Which famous civil rights leader delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which landmark straddles both the United States and Canada?
Niagara Falls
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Brasil
In Sweden, people dance around a maypole during which festival?
Midsummer
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?
Tanzania
Which world leader is famous for the quote, “I came, I saw, I conquered”?
Julius Caesar
The Taj Mahal was built as a…
Tomb
Which country is home to the dish “poutine,” made with fries, cheese curds, and gravy?
Canada
Which festival in Spain features people running through the streets with bulls chasing them?
San Fermin
Which European capital city is built on 14 islands and connected by over 50 bridges?
Stockholm
Who was the first emperor of China, known for the Terracotta Army?
a) Qin Shi Huang
b) Han Wudi
c) Emperor Taizong
d) Sun Yat-sen
a) Qin Shi Huang
In which country can you visit the ancient rock-cut city of Petra?
Jordan
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
In Mexico, people celebrate “Cinco de Mayo” to commemorate…
The Battle of Puebla
Which country is both in Europe and Asia, straddling two continents?
a) Russia
b) Turkey
c) Kazakhstan
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?
a) Robert Falcon Scott
b) Roald Amundsen
c) Ernest Shackleton
d) Edmund Hillary
b) Roald Amundsen