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100

What was the first country to host the  Olympic Games?

Greece

100

In which country was pizza invented?

Italy

100

What is the official language of the China?

Mandarin

100

How long does the shortest commercial air flight in the world take?

(MULTIPLE CHOICE): One hour, 4 minutes, less than 2 minutes, or 30 minutes

Less than 2 minutes.

(1 minute 14 seconds -- one-and-a-half miles long from Westray to Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands of Scotland.)

100

Which country and its territories cover the most time zones in the world?

a)France

b) Russia

c) China

France

(France and their overseas territories covers 12 time zones!)

200

Which World War lasted from 1939 to 1945?

World War 2

200

What is the most popular drink in the Caribbean?

Rum
200

Name four languages spoken in Europe

  1. Russian 140 million native speakers on the continent!
  2. German
  3. French. 
  4. Turkish
  5. Italian
  6. English
  7. Spanish
  8. Polish
200

What is Canada's number one tourist attraction?

Niagara Falls

200

Who is the fastest man in the Caribbean?

Usain Bolt

300

What country colonized/ owned most of the world ?

a) France

b) Spain

c) England 

England/ Britain/ The United Kingdom 

300

Which country is known as the Spice Capital of the World?

India

300

Which country has the LARGEST sand island in the world?

a. Thailand

b. Australia

c. Indonesia

Australia

300

Name three countries in Africa

Africa  (Nigeria, Egypt, Ethiopia , Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Senegal, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania)



300

Which country is bigger than Pluto?

Russia

400

Which country did shampoo first come from?

India

400

In which country was "Crepe" created?

France

400

In India, you are invited to a friend’s house to share a meal of rice and curry. What is the best way to eat?

a)Using a spoon

b) Using your left hand only

c) Using your right hand only

d) Using both hands

 

c) using your right hand only

400

What is the most popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong?

The PEAK

400

Which country invented BMW?


Germany

500

What day do Americans celebrate their independence?

July 4th

500

Which country produces the most potatoes?

China

500

In ___________ it's common to kiss on both cheeks

a) France

b) Argentina

c) Barbados


a) France

500

How much does a commercial SpaceX trip to outer space cost?

Approximately

a) $500 thousand

b) $50 thousand

c) $55 million

d) $15 million

Approximately $55 million

Note: They're paying $55 million apiece for the rocket ride and accommodations, all meals included.

500

What is the longest country in the world?

Chile

600

One of the seven wonders of ancient world was situated in Egypt. Name that monument.

The Pyramids 

600

What is the most popular vegetable in the world?

Tomatoes 

600

Which country has the smallest population in the world?

HINT: Country in Europe

Vatican City

(Vatican City is a country in Europe - located within Rome, Italy with a population of about 825-1000 people).

600

Approximately how long is a (direct) flight from Tokyo to New York?

Multiple choice 

a)11 hours

b) 8 hours

c) 13 hours

c) 13 hours (12 hours 54 minutes)

600

What country drinks the most coca-cola?

Mexico

700

Which country was founded in 660 BC?

a) Italy

b)Japan

c) Sweden

d) Thailand

Japan

(Japan is one of the oldest countries in the world)

700

What is Brazil's top agricultural export?

a. soybean

b. coffee

c. beef

Soybeans


700

Where was the famous footballer/soccer player ''Messi'' born?

Argentina

700

Name three types of seats on a plane

First class/ Business Class/ Economy class

Window/ Middle/ Aisle Seat

700

What country has the largest Muslim population?

a) Indonesia 

b) Iraq

c) Nigeria

Indonesia