Geography
There are only three countries that are landlocked by just one country. Two are in Italy—Vatican City and San Marino. The third is Lesotho, which is in which country?
South Africa
What are the seven wonders of the world?
The Colosseum in Italy, Petra in Jordan, Chichén Itzá in Mexico, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru, Taj Mahal in India and The Great Wall of China.
Daylight Saving Time ends each November. Do we gain an hour or lose an hour?
We gain an hour because we set our clocks back.
Which town in Italy was Leonardo Da Vinci born?
The village of Vinci, which is near Florence
What was the first fruit that was eaten on the moon?
Peach
Named after a Polish-Lithuanian freedom fighter in 1840, Mount Kosciuszko is the highest peak in which country?
Australia
How many Celtic languages are still spoken today?
Six
What do you call a male turkey?
A gobbler
Where did Vincent Van Gogh paint the famous “Starry Night”?
From the window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
What was the first webcam used for?
In 1993, researchers at the University of Cambridge used a webcam to monitor a coffee pot to ensure it wasn't empty before they got up to grab a cup.
Rome's Cloaca Maxima was an early example of what infrastructure project that makes cities a whole lot more livable?
Sewer system
Who sent Christopher Columbus to explore the New World?
King Ferdinand of Spain
What kind of trees lose their leaves in autumn months?
Deciduous
Which Italian architect and sculptor was famous for creating the Baroque style?
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
What everyday item was originally called the "Whirlwind" before its name was changed?
Vacuum cleaner
Technically speaking, Norway's coastline is about 18,000 miles long, but only 1,600 miles if you omit what crinkly inlets?
Fjords
When did Alexander the Great conquer Egypt?
332 BC
What are the three fall zodiac signs?
Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius
Which French artist is most famous for his obsession with ballerinas?
Edgar Degas
How much does the largest rubber band ball weigh?
It weighs over 9,000 pounds and is located in Lauderhill, Florida.
Unlike most U.S. states, Alaska is not divided into counties. Instead, it is divided into 16 regions which are known as what?
Boroughs
In what year is the Bubonic Plague believed to have started in Europe and Asia?
1346
What is the ancient Greek Goddess Demeter known for?
The Goddess of Harvest
The American Gothic is one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. Who painted it?
Grant Wood
What is the longest English word with only one vowel?
Strengths