History
What were the names of Christopher Columbus's ships?
The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria
What do you call a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water but is still connected to the mainland?
A Peninsula
What common herb do some eaters complain tastes of soap?
Cilantro (coriander)
How many children are in the von Trapp family in The Sound of Music?
Seven
'The Phantom of the Opera' is set in which city?
Paris
Who assassinated John F. Kennedy?
Lee Harvey Oswald
Which continent has both the highest and lowest points on the surface of Earth?
Asia
In vegetarian cooking, in order to achieve a semi-solid and wiggly texture to your dessert, you might use Agar-Agar to replace what animal-derived ingredient?
Gelatin
Which country has the largest population of tigers?
India
Who drew the famous illustration known as "Vitruvian Man"?
Leonardo da Vinci
What was the first nation to send an astronaut to space?
The Soviet Union
In which country would you find Angel Falls, the world’s tallest waterfall?
Venezuela
Cottage Pie, made with a beef filling, is often confused by both Brits and non-Brits alike for what other iconic U.K pie dish made with a lamb filling?
Shepherd's Pie
Which artist is the best-selling female country artist of all time?
Shania Twain
Who sculpted the statue of David?
Michelangelo
Who is the only US president to have been a former prisoner of war?
President Andrew Jackson
Which large body of water divides the state of Maryland into two?
The Chesapeake Bay
Oregon is a popular fishing spot for what “D” crab species, Metacarcinus magister, that grows to 20 cm across the carapace and is a popular seafood order?
Dungeness Crab
What was the first Pixar movie?
Toy Story 1995
Which country is famous for its traditional art of calligraphy?
China
Who wrote The Republic?
Plato
Which US states intersect at the Four Corners Monument?
Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado
Used as either a bittering, flavoring, or stability agent, the plant Humulus lupulus has been increasingly used in beer during the 21st century. By what name is this species more commonly known?
Hops
What is the only mammal that can't jump?
Elephant
'The Thinker' sculpture is created by which artist?
Auguste Rodin
Which war did Operation: Desert Storm kick off in January 1991?
The Persian Gulf War
In which ocean will you find the Falkland Islands?
Atlantic Ocean
Somewhere between a coffee and a dessert, an ‘affogato’ contains espresso poured over what other star ingredient?
Gelato
What is the first thing a caterpillar eats after it hatches?
Its own shell
'The Dinner Party' is a famous installation artwork created by which artist?
Judy Chicago
Who said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall?"
President Ronald Reagan
Which state contains the northernmost point in the continental US?
Minnesota
Which Mexican beverage is made with plant milk (usually rice) and sweetened with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon?
Horchata
What was the name of the first chimpanzee in space?
Ham the Chimp.
Which Latin American country is known for its vibrant street art scene?
Brazil
The "Cutie" brand of produce primarily focuses on what type of fruit?