Chinese New Year
In the Chinese zodiac, which animal is associated with the current lunar new year?
Horse
Which common fruit is known for its high potassium content?
The world's longest river is located in which country?
Egypt
This singer is known as the “Queen of Pop” and released hits like Material Girl.
Madonna
Which instrument has six strings and is commonly used in rock, pop, and classical music?
Guitar
What do people set off at midnight to ward off evil spirits?
Fire crackers
Which green Italian herb is the main ingredient in pesto?
Basil
What is the biggest country (by land area) in South America?
Brazil
Which British boy band, formed on The X Factor in 2010, had hits like 'What Makes You Beautiful'?
One Direction
Which chemical element is represented by the symbol Au?
Gold
In the Chinese zodiac cycle, which animal is the only mythical creature among the 12 signs?
Dragon
What is the name of the Spanish rice dish that is cooked with saffron, seafood, chicken and vegetables over a shallow pan over an open flame?
Paella
Which river flows through the city of London?
The River Thames
This 2019 superhero film, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, became the highest-grossing movie of all time until 2021.
Avengers: Endgame
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from which European country?
France
Which festival is celebrated on the 15th day of Chinese New Year?
Lantern Festival
What type of Japanese noodle is made with buckwheat flour and is commonly served cold?
Soba noodles
What is the only country in the world to span 2 continents?
Turkey
Which 1994 film tells the story of a man with a low IQ who witnesses and influences major historical events in the United States
Forrest Gump
This physicist developed the theory of general relativity and won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Albert Einstein
What is the name of the mythical Chinese beast that is scared off by loud noises and the colour red?
Nian
Which Middle Eastern pastry is made from layers of phyllo dough, filled with nuts and soaked in honey or syrup?
Baklava
Which country is the world's largest archipelago, containing over 17,000 islands?
Indonesia
This 1997 film starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones introduced the secret agency that monitors extraterrestrial activity on Earth.
Men in Black
Which ancient city, once the capital of the Byzantine Empire, is now called Istanbul?
Constantinople