Geography
How many nations make up the Commonwealth of Nations- 13, 33, or 52?
52
Which computer company introduced the mouse?
Apple
What ocean surrounds Iceland?
Atlantic Ocean
Does Iceland have an army?
No
What is the population range of Iceland: under 500,000 or over 5 million?
Under 500,000
The geographic center of the contiguous United States is located in what state?
Kansas
In greek mythology, the minotaur is a monster with the head of a bull and the body of which animal?
Human
Is Iceland part of Europe?
Yes
What is the national sport of Iceland?
Handball
What is the name of Iceland’s most famous geothermal spa?
Blue Lagoon
What is the German highway system called?
Autobahn
Which cabinet post did Aaron Burr hold when he killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel?
Vice President of the United States
What is the official language of Iceland?
Icelandic
What natural phenomenon causes the "Northern Lights"?
Solar particles colliding with Earth’s atmosphere (Aurora Borealis)
What type of renewable energy powers most of Iceland?
Geothermal energy
Vietnam is a former colony of which European country?
France
L. Frank Baum wrote which fantasy childrens book the was first published in 1900?
The Wonderful Wizard of OZ
What percentage of Iceland’s population lives in Reykjavik and its surrounding area (roughly)?
Around 60%
What tectonic plates meet underneath Iceland?
North American and Eurasian plates
Which Icelandic artist gained international fame for their music and unique style?
Björk
At which French landmark would you find the Hall of Mirrors?
Palace of Versailles
President Obama designated which animal the first official national mammal of the United States?
Bison
What major legal change did Iceland make in 2010 regarding gender equality in the workplace?
Made it illegal to pay men more than women for the same work (mandatory equal pay certification)
What is the name of the Icelandic saga that chronicles the early Norse settlement of Greenland?
The Saga of the Greenlanders (Grænlendinga saga)
What island between Iceland and Scotland is sometimes considered part of Iceland’s territory?
Grímsey (Note: While in the Arctic Circle and part of Iceland, if you're thinking of another island: Fair Isle or Jan Mayen sometimes confuse quiz writers, but Grímsey is the best answer.)