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100

What is the process by which plants convert light into energy?

Photosynthesis

100

What ancient civilization built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Egyptians 

100

What is the capital city of Canada?

Ottawa

100

Who played Forrest Gump in the movie "Forrest Gump"?

Tom Hanks

100

Which country has hosted the most Summer Olympics?

United States

200

What is the name of the hypothetical material that could theoretically hold up the Earth from collapsing into a black hole?

Degenerate Matter

200

In which ancient city would you find the Acropolis?

Athens

200

What is the capital city of South Korea?

Seoul

200

Who was the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen?

Brian May

200

Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008?

Beijing, China

300

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

300

What ancient civilization is credited with inventing writing using hieroglyphics?

Ancient Egyptians

300

What is the capital city of Argentina?

Buenos Aires

300

Which actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "La La Land"?

Emma Stone

300

In which city were the 2016 Summer Olympics held?

Rio de Janeiro

400

Which element has the highest melting point?

Tungsten

400

Which ancient civilization is known for creating the first system of writing, cuneiform?

Sumerians

400

What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?

Riyadh

400

Who is the creator of the TV series "Stranger Things"?

The Duffer Brothers

400

In which year did the United States boycott the Summer Olympics held in Moscow?

1980

500

What phenomenon occurs when a sonic boom occurs underwater?

Underwater Supersonic

500

What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?

Incas

500

What is the capital city of New Zealand?

Wellington

500

Who directed the movie "Inception"?

Christopher Nolan

500

Who is the only athlete to win gold medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics in different sports?

Eddie Eagan