History
Which European power colonized Cameroon in 1884?
A) Britain
B) Germany
C) France
D) Portugal
Answer: B) Germany
Who was swallowed by a great fish after trying to flee from God’s command?
A) Moses
B) Jonah
C) Elijah
D) Paul
Answer: B) Jonah
Which river is the longest in the world?
A) Amazon
B) Nile
C) Yangtze
D) Mississippi
Answer: B)
Nile (though some argue the Amazon is slightly longer depending on measurement
Which children’s song begins with “Baby shark, doo doo doo doo”?
A) Wheels on the Bus
B) Baby Shark
C) Old MacDonald
D) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Answer: B) Baby Shark
How many players are on the field for each team in a standard soccer match?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
Answer: C) 11
What is the fastest land animal?
A) Lion
B) Cheetah
C) Horse
D) Greyhound
Answer: B) Cheetah
Which tech company produces the iPhone?
A) Samsung
B) Apple
C) Google
D) Microsoft
Answer: B) Apple
In The Lion King, what is the name of Simba’s father?
A) Scar
B) Mufasa
C) Rafiki
D) Zazu
Answer: B) Mufasa
(Image of a yellow “M” shaped arch) Which fast-food chain is represented by this logo?
A) Burger King
B) McDonald’s
C) Wendy’s
D) Taco Bell
Answer: B) McDonald’s
Which fruit is known as the “king of fruits”?
A) Mango
B) Apple
C) Banana
D) Pineapple
A) Mango
This actor played Jack in Titanic.
A) Brad Pitt
B) Leonardo DiCaprio
C) Tom Cruise
D) Matt Damon
B) Leonardo DiCaprio
Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning “necessary”?
A) Neccessary
B) Necessary
C) Necesary
D) Neccesary
Answer: B) Necessary
What is the capital of Nigeria?
A) Lagos
B) Abuja
C) Ibadan
D) Port Harcourt
Answer: B) Abuja
Which snack leaves your fingers covered in orange dust?
A) Goldfish
B) Cheetos
C) Cheez-Its
D) Doritos
Answer: B) Cheetos
Which ancient African empire was ruled by Mansa Musa, considered one of the richest men in history?
A) Mali Empire
B) Songhai Empire
C) Kingdom of Kush
D) Great Zimbabwe
Answer: A) Mali Empire
Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire in the 14th century (around 1312–1337). He is often regarded as one of the wealthiest individuals in history, thanks to Mali’s vast gold resources and thriving trade routes across the Sahara. His famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 showcased his immense wealth and helped put Mali on the map as a center of culture, learning, and commerce.
Which Old Testament figure built an ark to survive the flood?
A) Abraham
B) Noah
C) Isaac
D) Jacob
Answer: B) Noah
Which continent has the most countries?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) South America
Answer: B) Africa
(54 recognized countries)
Which Disney movie features the song “Let It Go”?
A) Moana
B) Frozen
C) Tangled
D) Encanto
Answer: B) Frozen
Which basketball player is known as “His Airness”?
A) Kobe Bryant
B) Michael Jordan
C) LeBron James
D) Shaquille O’Neal
✅ Answer: B) Michael Jordan
Which animal is known as the “ship of the desert”?
A) Horse
B) Camel
C) Donkey
D) Llama
Answer: B) Camel
Which luxury fashion brand is known for its interlocking “GG” logo?
A) Gucci
B) Chanel
C) Louis Vuitton
D) Prada
Answer: A) Gucci
In Frozen, what is the name of the snowman who loves summer?
A) Sven
B) Olaf
C) Kristoff
D) Hans
Answer: B) Olaf
(Image of a mermaid inside a green circle) Which coffee chain uses this logo?
A) Dunkin’
B) Starbucks
C) Costa Coffee
D) Tim Hortons
Answer: B) Starbucks
Which country is famous for inventing pizza?
A) France
B) Greece
C) Italy
D) Spain
Answer: C) Italy
This Golden State Warriors guard is known for revolutionizing the 3-point shot.
A) Klay Thompson
B) Stephen Curry
C) Chris Paul
D) Damian Lillard
B) Stephen Curry
Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning “to accommodate”?
A) Acommodate
B) Accommodate
C) Accomodate
D) Acommadate
Answer: B) Accommodate
What is the capital of Canada?
A) Toronto
B) Vancouver
C) Ottawa
D) Montreal
Answer: C) Ottawa
Which candy slogan says “Taste the Rainbow”?
A) M&M’s
B) Skittles
C) Starburst
D) Jelly Belly
Answer: B) Skittles
Which Babylonian king is linked to one of the earliest written law codes?
A) Hammurabi
B) Nebuchadnezzar
C) Gilgamesh
D) Sargon
Answer: A) Hammurabi
King Hammurabi of Babylon (reigned around 1792–1750 BCE) is famous for the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes in history. It was inscribed on stone steles and set out laws covering trade, property, family, and crime, with punishments often based on the principle of
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses?
A) Joshua
B) Aaron
C) David
D) Solomon
Answer: A) Joshua
After Moses died, Joshua became the leader of the Israelites. He is known for leading them across the Jordan River into the Promised Land (Canaan) and for the famous Battle of Jericho, where the city walls fell after the Israelites marched around them for seven days.
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
A) Monaco
B) San Marino
C) Vatican City
D) Liechtenstein
Answer: C) Vatican City
Which Afrobeat artist won a Grammy for Twice As Tall in 2021?
A) Davido
B) Burna Boy
C) Wizkid
D) Yemi Alade
Answer: B) Burna Boy
In baseball, how many strikes does it take to get a batter out?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: B) 3
Which mammal is capable of true flight?
A) Bat
B) Flying squirrel
C) Sugar glider
D) Eagle
Answer: A) Bat
Which soda brand was originally created as a medicinal drink in 1886?
A) Pepsi
B) Coca-Cola
C) Dr Pepper
D) Sprite
✅ Answer: B) Coca-Cola
Which Disney movie features the song “A Whole New World”?
A) Beauty and the Beast
B) Aladdin
C) The Little Mermaid
D) Tangled
Answer: B) Aladdin
(Image of a blue bird silhouette) Which social media platform originally used this logo?
A) Facebook
B) Twitter (now X)
C) Instagram
D) TikTok
Answer: B) Twitter (now X)
What type of pasta’s name means “little worms” in Italian?
A) Spaghetti
B) Vermicelli
C) Penne
D) Fusilli
Answer: B) Vermicelli
He was the first player to score 100 points in a single NBA game.
A) Bill Russell
B) Wilt Chamberlain
C) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
D) Larry Bird
B) Wilt Chamberlain
Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning “supersede”?
A) Supercede
B) Supersede
C) Supersceed
D) Superseed
✅ Answer: B) Supersede
What is the capital of Brazil?
A) Rio de Janeiro
B) São Paulo
C) Brasília
D) Salvador
Answer: C) Brasília
Which Japanese snack is a chocolate-covered biscuit stick?
A) KitKat
B) Pocky
C) Hi-Chew
D) Mochi
Answer: B) Pocky
Which purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States?
A) Alaska Purchase
B) Louisiana Purchase
C) Florida Purchase
D) Texas Annexation Purchase
Answer: B) Louisiana
In 1803, the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France for about $15 million, effectively doubling the size of the nation. This vast land deal included territory stretching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, opening the way for westward expansion.
In the Book of Revelation, how many trumpets are sounded to announce apocalyptic events?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
D) 12
Answer: B) 7 (Revelation 8–11)
In the Book of Revelation, seven trumpets are sounded by seven angels. Each trumpet announces a different apocalyptic event, such as natural disasters, plagues, and cosmic disturbances, symbolizing stages of divine judgment leading up to the end times.
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?
A) Australia
B) New Zealand
C) Fiji
D) Indonesia
Answer: A) Australia
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers off the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia. It is home to thousands of marine species and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Who composed the jazz classic Take Five?
A) Miles Davis
B) Dave Brubeck
C) John Coltrane
D) Thelonious Monk
Answer: B) Dave Brubeck
Which tennis player has won the most Grand Slam titles (men’s singles)?
A) Roger Federer
B) Rafael Nadal
C) Novak Djokovic
D) Pete Sampras
✅ Answer: C) Novak Djokovic
What is the largest species of shark?
A) Great White Shark
B) Whale Shark
C) Tiger Shark
D) Hammerhead Shark
Answer: B) Whale Shark
Which fast-food chain is famous for the Golden Arches?
A) Burger King
B) McDonald’s
C) Wendy’s
D) Taco Bell
Answer: B) McDonald’s
In Finding Nemo, what type of fish is Nemo?
A) Clownfish
B) Goldfish
C) Angelfish
D) Betta fish
Answer: A) Clownfish
(Image of four colored squares: red, green, blue, yellow) Which company uses this logo?
A) Google
B) Microsoft
C) eBay
D) Windows XP
Answer: B) Microsoft
Which country is credited with inventing the croissant?
A) France
B) Austria
C) Italy
D) Switzerland
Answer: B) Austria
(Vienna — later popularized in France)
This actor starred as Walter White in Breaking Bad.
A) Bryan Cranston
B) Aaron Paul
C) Bob Odenkirk
D) Matthew Perry
A) Bryan Cranston
Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning “conscientious”?
A) Consciencious
B) Conscientious
C) Consciencous
D) Consciencious
Answer: B) Conscientious
South Africa has three capitals: (administrative), (legislative), (judicial)..Which 3 cities are the capitals of South Africa?
A) Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Durban
B) Pretoria, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg
C) Bloemfontein, Durban, Port Elizabeth
D) Johannesburg , Pretoria and Capetown
E) Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein
✅ Answer: Trick question — South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial).
Which snack is most associated with cinemas?
A) Popcorn
B) Nachos
C) Pretzels
D) Candy
Answer: A) Popcorn
Which U.S. President introduced the New Deal during the Great Depression?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) Woodrow Wilson
D) Harry Truman
Answer: B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced the New Deal in the 1930s as a series of programs, reforms, and public works projects designed to help the United States recover from the Great Depression. It included initiatives like Social Security, banking reforms, and job-creation programs that reshaped the role of the federal government in the economy.
Which judge of Israel made a rash vow that led to the sacrifice of his daughter?
A) Gideon
B) Jephthah
C) Samson
D) Deborah
Answer: B) Jephthah (Judges 11)
In the Book of Judges (Judges 11), Jephthah made a rash vow to God before going into battle against the Ammonites. He promised that if he was victorious, he would offer as a burnt offering whatever came out of his house to greet him. Tragically, his only daughter was the first to come out, leading to one of the most somber and debated episodes in biblical history.
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
A) Alps
B) Himalayas
C) Ural Mountains
D) Andes
Answer: C) Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains run north to south through western Russia and are traditionally considered the boundary between Europe and Asia. They stretch about 2,500 kilometers and form a natural divide that has shaped geography, culture, and history across the region.
Who is known as the “Queen of Soul”?
A) Diana Ross
B) Aretha Franklin
C) Whitney Houston
D) Patti LaBelle
Answer: B) Aretha Franklin
Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
A) China
B) Brazil
C) UK
D) Japan
Answer: B) Brazil
Which animal has the longest lifespan?
A) Elephant
B) Bowhead Whale
C) Giant Tortoise
D) Blue Whale
Answer: B) Bowhead Whale
(can live over 200 years)
Which video game company created the character Mario?
A) Sega
B) Nintendo
C) Sony
D) Microsoft
Answer: B) Nintendo
In Beauty and the Beast, what is the name of Belle’s father?
A) Maurice
B) Gaston
C) Philippe
D) Lumière
Answer: A) Maurice
Which car brand’s logo has four interlocking rings?
A) Audi
B) Mercedes-Benz
C) Volkswagen
D) BMW
Answer: A) Audi
Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing chocolate?
A) Egyptians
B) Mayans
C) Greeks
D) Romans
Answer: B) Mayans (later Aztecs refined it)
Which German player won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011?
A) Detlef Schrempf
B) Dirk Nowitzki
C) Franz Wagner
D) Dennis Schröder
B) Dirk Nowitzki
Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning “embarrassment”?
A) Embarassment
B) Embarrasment
C) Embarrassment
D) Embarasment
Answer: C) Embarrassment
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
A) Almaty
B) Astana (Nur-Sultan)
C) Bishkek
D) Tashkent
Answer: B) Astana
(now called Nur-Sultan, but reverted back to Astana in 2022)
Which snack brand is famous for its slogan “Betcha can’t eat just one”?
A) Doritos
B) Lay’s
C) Pringles
D) Ruffles
✅ Answer: B) Lay’s
The slogan “Betcha can’t eat just one” was created for Lay’s potato chips in the 1960s. It highlights how irresistibly tasty and addictive the chips are — once you open the bag, it’s hard to stop at just one!