General Knowledge
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael all belong to which historical art period?
Renaissance
Constantinople and Byzantium are former names of which major city?
Istanbul
Which fruit is known as Southeast Asia’s ‘king of fruits’ due to its strong smell and flavour?
Durian
How many Harry Potter books and movies are there?
7 books and 8 movies
Which of these animals does NOT appear in the Chinese zodiac?
a) Bear
b) Dog
c) Dragon
d) Rabbit
a) Bear
What country has the most UNESCO sites?
Italy
In what capital would you find The Little Mermaid statue?
Copenhagen
Which nut is used to make marzipan?
Almonds
Which movie features the quote, "I'll be back"?
Terminator
Who is known as the father of European painting?
a) Gentile da Fabriano
b) Simone Martini
c) Jan van Eyck
d) Giotto
d) Giotto
What sporting event has a strict dress code of “predominately in white” or “almost entirely in white?”
Wimbledon
At which famous landmark in Berlin President Ronald Reagan delivered his famous “Tear down this wall” speech?
Brandenburg Gate
What is the national drink of Brazil?
The caipirinha
Who was the Spanish actor featuring Raoul Silva, the villain, in the James Bond series?
Javier Bardem
Which author is the best selling female author of all time, having sold two billion books?
a) JK Rowling
b) Enid Blyton
c) Agatha Christie
d) Mary Shelley
c) Agatha Christie
What country drinks the most coffee?
Finland is the number one consumer of coffee in the world. Each person drinks, on average, four cups per day and 26 pounds per year.
To which Royal house do King Juan Carlos and King Felipe VI belong to?
Borbon. Bourbon kings first ruled France and Navarre in the 16th century, and by the 18th century, members of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma.
What is the name of the Korean dish made of fermented vegetables, typically cabbage and radishes?
Kimchi
What singer holds the record for most Grammy nominations?
Beyoncé
With over 222 million units sold, what is Apple's highest-selling iPhone model?
a) iPhone 8 / 8 Plus
b) iPhone 6 / 6 Plus
c) iPhone XS / XS Max
d) iPhone 13 Pro/ 13 Pro Max
b) iPhone 6/6 Plus
Who was the head of state in Japan during the Second World War?
Emperor Hirohito
What mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
What is the chewy ingredient/ bubbles found in bubble tea?
Tapioca balls
Name the composer behind the soundtracks of The Lion King, Inception and Pirates of the Caribbean
Hans Zimmer
Saying the name of what dried fruit was used to encourage people to smile before a photo in the 1800s (before 'cheese')?
a) date
b) prune
c) raisin
d) fig
b) prune