Science
What is the scientific study of weather called?
Meteorology
Who wrote the nonsense poem "The Jabberwocky"?
Lewis Carroll
How many of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still exist?
One
Which mountain range is the longest in the world?
The Andes
Which dish, popularized in the 1860s, is often considered the UK's national takeaway?
Fish and chips
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The Cerebellum
Which American poet wrote the autobiographical novel "The Bell Jar"?
Sylvia Plath
Which Greek goddess was the Parthenon dedicated to?
Athena
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
The Ural Mountains
Name this British food, a filet steak coated with duxelles (mushroom paste) and pastry.
Beef Wellington
What is pH?
The measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance
The Divine Comedy, a massive narrative poem including sections for Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, completed in 1320, is the best known work of what Italian poet?
Dante
Who is known as the "Father of Western Philosophy"?
Socrates
In which country is Mount Fuji located?
Japan
Name this food, often served with tea. Soft, savory muffins served with butter.
Crumpets
What is the shape of DNA called?
Double Helix
What is the most common meter in English poetry?
Iambic pentameter
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb for which pharaoh?
Khufu
What is the highest peak in North America?
Denali (or Mount McKinley) in Alaska
Name this food based on these ingredients. Custard, fruit, sponge cake, and whipped cream layered.
An English Trifle
What is the “Richter scale” used to measure?
Magnitude/size of an earthquake
What is the name of the Sumerian epic poem about a king's quest for immortality?
"The Epic of Gilgamesh"
Which ancient civilization spanned modern-day Mexico and much of Central America?
The Mayan Civilization
Which mountain range is home to nine of the ten highest peaks in the world?
The Himalayas
The British often have toast for breakfast, but jam is not their first choice. What is their usual toast topping(often out of the pantry)?
Beans
What country was the first to launch a satellite into orbit?
The Soviet Union
Who is considered the national poet of Scotland?
Robert Burns
What was the name of the ancient trade route connecting the East with the West?
The Silk Road
What is the term for a large submarine mountain?
A seamount
This "short" baked good is the subject of an ongoing linguistic and structural divide, specifically regarding its rhyme and its layering.
Scones
What is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
What epic John Milton poem, first published in 1667, concerns the fall of Lucifer from Heaven, and Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden?
Paradise Lost
What was the original purpose of Stonehenge, an iconic stone monument located in England?
No one knows
Which mountain range runs along the border of France and Spain?
The Pyrenees
This "outfitted" staple of the British lunch counter is typically served whole, split down the middle, and filled with everything from tuna mayo to shredded cheese.
Jacket Potato
Name the 5 most popular Greek city-states.
Athens, Sparta, Delphi, Thebes, and Corinth.