Moldova
In which year did Moldova declare its independence from the Soviet Union?
1991
Which country did Modern Talking come from?
Germany
What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
Chickpeas
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Which vegetable is technically a fruit because it develops from the flower of the plant, but is usually considered a vegetable in cooking?
Tomato
Which Moldovan city is known as the country’s main wine-producing center and hosts the annual National Wine Festival?
Cricova
In which year did Modern Talking release their debut single “You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul”?
1984
What gas makes bread rise when yeast ferments the dough?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
The Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art museums in the world, is located in which city?
Saint Petersburg
Which leafy green vegetable is high in oxalates, which can interfere with calcium absorption?
Spinach
What is the name of the river that forms most of Moldova’s western border with Romania?
The Prut River
Name one other famous Modern Talking song besides You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul.
Cheri, Cheri Lady, Brother Louie, Atlantis Is Calling (S.O.S. for Love)
In winemaking, what is the process called where malic acid is converted into lactic acid to soften the wine’s taste?
Malolactic fermentation
Which African city is the largest by population: Cairo, Lagos, or Johannesburg?
Lagos
Which vegetable’s name comes from the Greek word for “cabbage” but is actually a different species in the same family, known for its tight leaf buds?
Brussels sprouts
Which Moldovan monastery, founded in the 15th century and carved into limestone cliffs near the Răut River, is one of the country’s most famous historical and religious sites?
Orheiul Vechi Monastery Complex
What are the full names of the two members of Modern Talking?
Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen
What is clarified butter called in Indian cooking, known for its nutty flavor and high smoke point?
Ghee
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is in which city?
NYC
Which root vegetable is also called a “swede” in the UK and is a hybrid between a cabbage and a turnip?
Rutabaga
What is the highest point in Moldova, and how tall is it?
Bălănești Hill, 430 meters
Which Modern Talking album marked their comeback after an 11-year break, released in 1998?
Back for Good
What is the process called when milk is heated to kill harmful bacteria without changing its taste too much?
Pasteurization
Which city is the capital of Kazakhstan and was known as Astana from 1998 to 2019, and before that as Akmola?
Nur-Sultan
What compound gives red, orange, and yellow bell peppers their bright colors and acts as a precursor to vitamin A?
Beta-carotene