word riddles
What gets wet while drying?
a towel
who drew the "mona lisa"
Leonardo da Vinci
what country has the largest population
india
Who is the God of the sea?
Poseidon
In which country are the ancient pyramids located?
Egypt
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
a candle
who drew the "starry night"
Vincent van Gogh
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen
Which Goddess is associated with love and beauty?
Aphrodite
Who was the first American President?
George Washington
You walk into a room that contains a match, a kerosene lamp, a candle and a fireplace. What would you light first?
the match
who drew "the girl with the perl earring"
Johannes Vermeer
What’s the largest island in the world?
Greenland
Which figure flew too close to the sun, causing his wax wings to melt?
Icarus
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
France
If you’ve got me, you want to share me; if you share me, you haven’t kept me. What am I?
a secret
who drew "the kiss"
Gustav Klimt
Which planet is closest to the Earth?
Venus
Who is the hero known for his strength and twelve labors?
Heracles (Hercules)
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
6
It belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do. What is it?
your name
who drew "the birth of venus"
Sandro Botticelli
How many time zones does Russia have?
11
Which figure is punished by having to roll a boulder uphill for eternity?
Sisyphus
How long did it take for Titanic to sink?
2 hours and 40 minutes.