Sports History
Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
Which famous couple was known as "Brangelina"?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
What is the most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers?
Mandarin
What is the capital of Finland?
Helsinki
What is the name of the river that runs through Cuenca, Ecuador, and is one of the most iconic in the city?
Tomebamba
Who is the Olympic athlete with the most medals in history? (How many?)
Michael Phelps (28)
Which famous musician denied rumors of his death in a conspiracy that went viral?
Paul McCartney
What is the name of the ancient city carved into the rocks of Jordan, also known as the "Rose City"?
Petra
What is the capital of South Africa?
What is the original name of Cuenca given by the Cañari people?
Guapondelig
In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
1896
Which singer made headlines for wearing a meat dress at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
Lady Gaga
What natural phenomenon is known as "Aurora Australis"?
Southern Lights
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
Astana (Nur-Sultan)
In what year was Cuenca officially founded by the Spanish?
1557
Which sport made its debut as an official event in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona?
Badminton
Which Hollywood power couple split after allegations of a secret recording device found in one of their homes in the early 2000s?
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise
What is known as the group of 14 eight-thousanders?
The 14 highest mountains in the world
What is the capital of Bhutan?
Thimphu
What is the name of the Cuenca-based artisan craft that has been recognized as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage?
Panama hat
What year was the first Formula 1 World Championship held?
1950
Of the following, who is an actor and producer?
BJ Novak
What is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world?
Damascus (over 11000 years)
What is the capital of Palau?
Ngerulmud
What was the name of the cultural and ceremonial center built by the Incas in Cuenca, which was later destroyed during the Spanish conquest?
Pumapungo