General Knowledge
How many strings does a standard guitar have?
Six
What is the currency of Switzerland?
The Swiss franc
Who was the British Prime Minister for most of the Second World War?
Winston Churchill
What is the tallest breed of dog in the world?
The Irish wolfhound
What is the primary ingredient in a classic Margherita pizza topping besides tomato and basil?
Mozzarella
How many degrees are in a circle?
360
What is the capital of Vietnam?
Hanoi
In which century did the Black Death sweep across Europe?
The 14th century
What is the largest species of shark?
The whale shark
Which nut is used to make marzipan?
Almond
What is the study of fungi called?
Mycology
Which US state is the largest by area?
Alaska
Who wrote the Communist Manifesto with Friedrich Engels?
Karl Marx
Which is the only mammal capable of true sustained flight?
A bat
What is tofu made from?
Soybeans
Which Roman numeral represents 50?
L
Which two countries share the longest international border?
Canada and the United States
What was the period of European history following the fall of Rome often called?
The Middle Ages
What is a baby rabbit called?
A Kit
Which spice gives curry its distinctive yellow colour?
Turmeric
What is the only letter that does not appear in any US state name?
Q.
What is the tallest waterfall in the world?
Angel Falls
In which year did the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occur?
1986
Which animal has the longest gestation period of any mammal?
The elephant
Which country does the cheese Gouda come from?
The Netherlands