Science & Technology
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What year did the United Nations officially form?
1945
What was the Beatles’ final studio album before they broke up?
Abbey Road
Who wrote One Hundred Years of Solitude?
Gabriel García Márquez
What country invented sushi?
Japan
Who developed the theory of general relativity?
Albert Einstein
Who was the longest-reigning British monarch before Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Victoria
Which classical composer became completely deaf yet continued to compose music?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What philosopher is known for the phrase, “I think, therefore I am”?
René Descartes
Which cheese is traditionally used in tiramisu?
Mascarpone
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What U.S. president served two non-consecutive terms?
Grover Cleveland
What year did MTV launch on television?
1981
Which dystopian novel features the slogan “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength”?
1984 by George Orwell
What spice is made from dried crocus flowers and is the most expensive by weight?
Saffron
What does “HTTP” stand for in a website address?
HyperText Transfer Protocol
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
The Mongol Empire
Which famous guitarist was known for setting his instrument on fire during performances?
Jimi Hendrix
What American author wrote Beloved and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993?
Toni Morrison
What type of pasta’s name means “little worms” in Italian?
Vermicelli
Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What was the first country to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand (1893)
What is the real name of the artist known as Lady Gaga?
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
In Greek philosophy, who was the teacher of Aristotle?
Plato
In which country did the cocktail “Mojito” originate?
Cuba