🌎 Geography
Which river is the longest in the world?
The Amazon River
The sinking of what British ocean liner in 1912 shocked the world?
The Titanic
In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, what creature is Alice chasing when she falls down the rabbit hole?
The White Rabbit
Before it was called "soccer," an ancient form of the game played in China was known by what name?
Cuju
What famous accessory, commonly used to hold up pants, often has a buckle and can be made of leather or fabric?
A Belt
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
What was the name of the major conflict fought between Great Britain and the American colonies, starting in 1775?
The American Revolutionary War (or War of Independence)
The Greek goddess Athena, the Parthenon, and the concept of democracy are often associated with which ancient city-state?
Athens
Which country is recognized by FIFA as the birthplace of modern club football (soccer), with the founding of the Sheffield F.C. in 1857?
England (or Great Britain)
What is the name of the special show where models walk down a runway to display a designer's new collection?
A Fashion Show
Which continent is the only one to lie in all four hemispheres (Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western)?
Africa
What ancient trade route connected the East (like China) with the West, facilitating the exchange of goods and culture?
The Silk Road
What is the literary term for the conversation between characters in a story or play?
Dialogue
What is the governing body for association football, or soccer, worldwide?
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
What single item of clothing, introduced in 1968 by Ralph Lauren, originally came in 24 colors and featured a small embroidered logo on the chest?
The Polo Shirt
A country has a
flag features a prominent red maple leaf in the center.
Canada
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb for which Egyptian pharaoh?
Khufu
Who wrote the novels Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda?
Roald Dahl
What is the area directly in front of the goal, marked by a rectangle, where the goalkeeper can handle the ball and where fouls result in a penalty kick?
The Penalty Area (or Penalty Box)
What fabric, invented in ancient China, is known for its smooth texture and was a key product traded along the Silk Road?
Silk
The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of which ocean, known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
The Pacific Ocean
Which famous Italian Renaissance artist painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is the term for an exaggeration or overstatement used for emphasis or humor, as in "I've told you a million times"?
Hyperbole
The player whose primary role is to prevent the ball from entering the goal and is the only player allowed to use their hands (within a designated area) is called the...?
Goalkeeper
What famous garment, revolutionized by designer Coco Chanel in the 1920s, transitioned black clothing from only being associated with mourning?
The Little Black Dress (or LBD)