food and drink
songs
geography
mythology
world religions
100

When in Central Asia, ask for shashlik; when in the Middle East, ask for this 2-word equivalent.

shish kebab

100

This country/pop singer had three songs that appeared on Billboard’s Top 20 songs of 2015; one such title was her top hit, “Bad Blood”.

Taylor Swift

100

The northern city of Chiang Mai is in this country and is home to many elephant sanctuaries.

Thailand

100

This Greek god is known as the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus.

Zeus

100

This is the world’s largest religion, based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Christianity 

200

Galao is a coffee drink originating in this country.

Portugal

200

 This England-born Albanian woman discovered she was “levitating” to climb the music charts in 2021.

Dua Lipa

200

This body of water surrounding New York City is 507 kilometers long, with enormous biodiversity.

Hudson River

200

This Norse god is associated with thunder and lightning.

Thor

200

This ancient religion, originating in India, believes in karma, dharma, and the cycle of rebirth called samsara.

Hinduism 

300

This Italian dish, known for its thin crust and variety of toppings, is one of the most popular foods worldwide.

pizza

300

With fans commonly known as the “Bey Hive”, this artist released her live album “Homecoming” in 2019.

Beyonce
300

Hamlet’s father was the king of Denmark and killed Fortinbra’s father, who was the king of this particular nearby country.

Norway

300

This Roman goddess is equivalent to the Greek goddess Athena and is associated with wisdom.

Minerva

300

This religion, founded in the 7th century, follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the holy book, the Quran.

Islam 

400

Marcona is a variety of this nut grown in Spain.

almond

400

Ufologists’ knowledge was used for this Nicki Minaj song mentioning how these celestial objects were “meant to fly”.

Starships

400

On February 15th, 1965, this country raised its flag for the first time on parliament hill.

Canada

400

This legendary hero is known for his 12 labors, including slaying the Nemean Lion.

Hercules

400

This Jewish festival of lights is celebrated for eight days and nights, commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Hanukkah 

500

Like the fermented drink called Koumiss, made from mare’s milk, this drink also starts with the letter “K”

kefir

500

This British band, formed in 1968, is known for iconic hits like “Stairway to Heaven.

Led Zeppelin

500

This is the largest desert in the world, covering most of North Africa.

Sahara Desert

500

This Egyptian god, often depicted with a falcon head, is associated with the sky and kingship.

Horus

500

This religion, practiced mainly in Japan, focuses on rituals and devotion to kami, or spirits.

Shinto