World History
Who is famous for sailing across the Atlantic in 1492 and discovering the Americas for Spain?
Christopher Columbus
What type of flatbread, popular in Indian cuisine, is often used to scoop up curry or other dishes?
Naan
What is the capital of the Canada?
Ottawa
What is the chemical symbol for Gold?
Au
How many players are on a soccer team on the field at one time?
11
When did World War II end?
1945
What fermented cabbage dish is a staple in Korean cuisine and known for its spicy flavor?
Kimchi
In what year did the United States declare its independence from Britain?
1776
Which gas makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Da Vinci
Which country had a famous revolution that began in 1776 and led to independence from Britain?
USA
What creamy Italian rice dish is slowly cooked with broth and often includes ingredients like mushrooms or seafood?
Risotto
Who was the 16th president of the United States, known for leading the country during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
How many pairs of chromosomes does a person have?
23 pairs
Which famous composer became deaf later in life but continued to compose symphonies?
Beethoven
What was the name of the large wall that separated East and West of a country during the Cold War?
Which Middle Eastern dish is made from ground chickpeas or fava beans and is deep-fried into small patties or balls?
Falafel
What is the name of the statue that was a gift from France?
Statue of Liberty
What scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?
The Richter scale
What is the most widely spoken language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
What conflict in Asia began in 1950 and lasted until 1953 with many counties' armies involved?
The Korean War
What famous dish from Spain is made with rice and meat or seafood and cooked in a pan?
Paella
Which U.S. state was the last to join the union, becoming the 50th state in 1959?
Hawaii
Who is credited with developing the theory of general relativity?
Albert Einstein
Which country has the greatest number of native English speakers in the world?
the U.S.A.