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What is the official residence of the British monarch in London?

Buckingham Palace

100

Which British author wrote the dystopian novel "1984"?

George Orwell

100

What is the significance of the date July 20, 1969, in American history?

The Apollo 11 moon landing

100

Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?

Rio Grande

200

Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Rishi Sunak

200

Which Scottish scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?

Alexander Fleming

200

In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

1776

200

Who was the first African American to serve as the President of the United States?

Barack Obama

300

Which river is the longest in the UK?

River Severn

300

What holiday is also called the Bonfire Night?

Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night - often featuring "Guy" effigies and fireworks

300

Which river is the longest in the United States?

Missouri River

300

Which U.S. state is known as the "Empire State"?

New York

400

What is the capital city of Wales?

Cardiff

400

In what year did the Great Fire of London occur?

1666

400

Which U.S. state is the largest in terms of land area?

Alaska

400

When was the Empire state building completed?

1931

500

Which famous fictional detective lives at 221B Baker Street?

Sherlock Holmes

500

In which year did the United Kingdom join the European Economic Community (EEC), now known as the European Union?

1973

500

Which U.S. national park is known for its geothermal features?

Yellowstone

500

Which American inventor is credited with the development of the phonograph and the electric light bulb?

Thomas Edison

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