Sports
In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?
1 point
What’s the most-consumed beverage in the world that is not water?
Tea
Where were the first modern-day Olympics held?
Athens, Greece
In which country is the Stonehenge landmark?
England
(will also accept United Kindgom)
What element has the chemical symbol “Au”?
Gold
What sport is played in Wimbledon?
Tennis
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
What is considered the largest empire in history?
The Mongol Empire
What is the state capital of New York?
Albany
What produces the majority of the breathable air on earth?
This Olympic sport uses a bow and arrow. What is it?
Archery
Which is the hottest planet in the Milky Way
During World War II, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy. Which country is this in?
France
Which continent covers all four hemispheres of the earth?
Africa
What element is the most commonly used to create nuclear energy?
Uranium
Name 3 sports that use a ball but not a net
Examples: baseball, golf, bowling, rugby, cricket
What’s the only vegetable that is also classified as a flower?
Broccoli
Which revolution used the slogan "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"?
The French Revolution
How many recognized countries are there in the world?
195
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero
How many players are there on a baseball team on the field at one time?
9 players
How many bones are there in an ear?
3 bones
Which Louis was executed during the French Revolution?
Louis XVI
Which country has the longest coastline?
Canada
Roughly how long does it take for the sun’s light to reach Earth?
8 minutes 20 seconds