History
Which ancient civilization developed the first known democracy?
Ancient Greece
Name the most venomous continent in the world
Australia
What gas do plants absorb from the air during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
How many countries are there in Africa?
54
What do you call molten rock before it has erupted?
Magma
What was the name of the trade route that connected China to Europe for centuries?
Hint: it's named after a luxurious textile
the silk road
What food cannot go bad?
Honey
How many species of zebra are there?
Three
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
What element is the most commonly used to create nuclear energy?
Uranium
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What is the name of the longest river in South America?
The Amazon River
Were playing cards invented in Europe, Asia, or Africa?
Asia
What is the largest city in North America?
Mexico
Which is the only rock that floats?
Pumice
Which Queen of England was also celebrated for writing poetry?
Queen Elizabeth I
Which planet rotates clockwise?
Venus
Which ocean is the smallest in the world?
Arctic
How many time zones does Australia have?
Three
What does a conchologist collect?
Seashells
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
Mongol
Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains?
Incas
Name one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Gambia is surrounded by which country?
Senegal
What is the symbol for iron on the periodic table?
Fe