Where is the White House located?
Washington D.C.
Who was the British Prime Minister during World War 2?
Winston Churchill
What does the abbreviation CV stand for?
curriculum vitae
Who is considered one of the greatest sprinters of all time, holding the 100m world record?
Usain Bolt
Name a mammal that cannot jump?
Elephant, rhino, sloth and a hippo
This is the world's largest ocean.
What is the Pacific?
What is the term for a person who does not eat any animal products?
Vegan
Who is the main actor in "The Fast and the Furious" films?
Vin Diesel
How many zeroes are there in a billion?
Nine
When did Lenin's Bolshevist revolution take place?
1917
What does the abbreviation CEO stand for?
Chief executive officer.
What sport is Serena Williams famous for?
Tennis
What is the name of Earth's large natural satellite?
The Moon
What is the only U.S. state that is an island?
Hawaii
Which country invented tea?
China
Which band did the brothers Noel and Liam form in 1991?
Oasis
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature
How many stars are on the American flag and what do they represent?
50 States
Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?
Books
Name one of the two national sports of Canada?
Lacrosse (official), and Ice Hockey (popularly)
What galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way
What is the largest state in the United States?
Alaska
Which country is known for curry dishes such as tikka masala and biryani?
India
What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?
Hedwig
What is the famous street in New York called where business is conducted?
Wall Street
Tanks were used in battle for the first time in which conflict?
World War 1
What does WiFi stand for?
Wireless Fidelity
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
6
What natural disaster is measured by the Richter scale?
Earthquake
Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What fruit does raisins come from?
Grapes
Which country do AC/DC come from?
Australia
Which car brand has a bull as its logo?
Lamborghini
In which year did the Titanic sink?
1912
What is a political ideology that supports equality, social welfare, and government involvement in the economy?
Socialism
What country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
France (Paris)
What is a community of ants called?
Colony
What is the capital city of Brazil?
Brasília
What is tofu made from?
Soybeans
What was the first Pixar movie?
Toy Story
Which movement in the 1960s aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States?
The Civil Rights Movement
Which organization was formed after WWII to maintain peace in the world?
The United Nations (UN)
What year was the Big Mac introduced?
1968
What ball sport uses a net and a shuttlecock?
Badminton
How many elements are there in the periodic table?
118
Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
Which grain is most commonly eaten worldwide?
Rice
What did the Crocodile in "Peter Pan" swallow?
An alarm clock?
How many inches are there in a foot?
Twelve
Who led India to independence using non-violent protest?
Mahatma Gandhi
Which leave can a man take after becoming a father?
Paternity leave
Which sport involves a pommel horse, rings, and balance beam?
Gymnastics
What are the only mammals that can fly?
Bats
What is the growth of cities and the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?
Urbanization
Which continent introduced chocolate to the rest of the world?
South America (through the Aztecs and Mayans)
Who is the first (and, so far, only) Disney princess with a tattoo?
Pocahontas
What are the "Angel Falls" in Venezuela?
The highest waterfall in the world.
What ancient city was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD?
Pompeii
What is the highest court in a country usually called?
The Supreme Court
Which Grand Slam tennis tournament is played on a clay court?
French Open (Roland Garros)
How many people have walked on the moon?
12
Which sea lies between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula?
The Red Sea
Which food is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids?
Fish (especially salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Who is the comic book writer best known for his work with Marvel Comics? He created Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the X-Men.
Stan Lee
Which painting is also known as “La Gioconda”?
The Mona Lisa
According to Greek mythology, which box - when opened - releases curses upon mankind?
Pandora's box
In which political system does a monarch share power with an elected parliament?
Constitutional Monarchy
Which athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals of all time?
Michael Phelps
At what temperature does water freeze in degrees Fahrenheit?
32 F
What do we call the total value of goods and services produced in a country in one year?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Which fruit has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
Who composed the symphony “Ode to Joy”?
Ludwig van Beethoven