GEOGRAPHY
Which empire, by 500 BCE, was the largest the world had ever seen, spanning parts of modern-day Iran and Greece?
Answer: The Persian Empire
Category: Ancient Geography
"My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion was the theme song for which 1997 blockbuster film?
Titanic
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
Five
In cooking, margarine is used as a substitute for what ingredient?
Butter
Which historic mausoleum in India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, is known for its stunning white marble and symmetry?
Category: Asian Landmarks
Answer: Taj Mahal
Which river in Africa, stretching over 4,000 miles, is considered the longest river in the world?
Answer: The Nile River
Category: Rivers
Which 1972 mafia film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, features Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone and is considered one of the greatest films ever made?
Category: 1970s Dramas
Answer: The Godfather
Who is the fastest man in the world?
Ussain Bolt
When a drink is served "on the rocks", it is served with what?
Ice cubes
This historic German gate, located in Berlin, was built in the late 18th century and is a symbol of the reunification of Germany.
Category: European Landmarks
Answer: Brandenburg Gate
What is the current name of the capital city of Vietnam, formerly known as Saigon?
Answer: Ho Chi Minh City
Category: Capitals
What song does Jiminy Cricket famously sing during the opening credits of Pinocchio?
When You Wish Upon a Star
Name the highest mountain in Asia
Mount Everest
When used in the kitchen, sodium bicarbonate is more commonly known as what?
Baking soda
What ancient rock-cut city in Jordan is famous for its intricate carvings and is known as the "Rose City"?
Category: Middle Eastern Landmarks
Answer: Petra
Which island country in the Indian Ocean is the fourth largest in the world and known for its unique wildlife?
Answer: Madagascar
Category: Islands
This 1978 film, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, is set in the 1950s and became a hit with its catchy tunes and high school love story.
Category: 1970s Musicals
Answer: Grease
How many legs does a butterfly have?
Six
What does the "E" stand for in the name of the American restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese?
Entertainment
Which ancient Roman aqueduct, located in southern France, was built to transport water to the Roman colony of Nemausus?
Category: European Landmarks
Answer: Pont du Gard
Which desert, covering over 3.5 million square miles, is the largest hot desert in the world?
Answer: The Sahara Desert
Category: Deserts
Which 1982 science-fiction movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, tells the story of a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth?
Category: 1980s Blockbusters
Answer: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
What does HTML stand for
Hyper Text Markup Language
Which fast food restaurant chain once tested bubble gum broccoli as a children's menu item?
McDonalds
What giant Buddha statue, carved into the side of a cliff in China’s Sichuan province, is the largest stone Buddha in the world?
Category: Asian Landmarks
Answer: Leshan Giant Buddha
Which mountain range in South America is the longest continental mountain range in the world?
Answer: The Andes
Category: Mountain Ranges
This 1994 film stars Tom Hanks as a man with a low IQ who finds himself involved in key moments of American history.
Category: 1990s Dramas
Answer: Forrest Gump
Who was the first President of the United States?
Answer: George Washington
Which spice, often used in baking and derived from the bark of a tree, is commonly found in both sweet and savory dishes?
Answer: Cinnamon
Category: Spices
Which isolated rock formation off the coast of Australia is one of the largest monoliths in the world and is sacred to the Indigenous Anangu people?
Category: Oceanic Landmarks
Answer: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Which lake, located between Peru and Bolivia, is the highest navigable lake in the world?
Answer: Lake Titicaca
Category: Lakes
What 1988 action movie, starring Bruce Willis as a New York cop, is set in a Los Angeles skyscraper during a Christmas party hostage situation?
Category: 1980s Action
Answer: Die Hard
Which Canadian singer is known for hits like "My Heart Will Go On" from the movie Titanic?
Category: Famous Canadians
Answer: Celine Dion
What type of cheese is known for having blue veins caused by mold and has a strong, tangy flavor?
Answer: Blue cheese
Category: Dairy
This medieval tower in Italy leans due to unstable foundation soil and is one of the country’s most iconic buildings.
Category: European Landmarks
Answer: Leaning Tower of Pisa
What is the name of the northernmost point of land in the world, located in Greenland?
Answer: Cape Morris Jesup
Category: Extreme Points
What 1977 film, directed by George Lucas, launched a global phenomenon and introduced characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader?
Category: 1970s Sci-Fi
Answer: Star Wars (later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope)
This significant event occurred on December 7, 1941, and led to the United States' entry into World War II. What was it called?
Category: Historical Events
Answer: The attack on Pearl Harbor
What grain, often associated with sushi, is sticky when cooked and is the staple food of Japan?
Answer: Rice
Category: Grains
Located in Egypt, these ancient temple complexes are carved into solid rock and were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II.
Category: African Landmarks
Answer: Abu Simbel Temples
What plateau is known as the "Roof of the World" and is the highest and largest plateau on Earth?
Answer: The Tibetan Plateau
Category: Plateaus
This 1990 holiday film features a young boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind by his family and must protect his home from burglars.
Category: 1990s Family Films
Answer: Home Alone
In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. What was the name of the mission that took them there?
Category: Space Exploration
Answer: Apollo 11
Which vegetable, known for its long, thin shape and green color, is a key ingredient in pickles?
Category: Vegetables
Answer: Cucumber
This palace complex in South Korea is known as the “Palace of Shining Happiness” and was the main royal residence of the Joseon dynasty.
Category: Asian Landmarks
Answer: Gyeongbokgung Palace
Which European peninsula, bordered by the Adriatic, Ionian, and Aegean Seas, includes countries like Greece and Albania?
Answer: The Balkan Peninsula
Category: Peninsulas
Which 1980 comedy film about a zany group of passengers aboard a troubled flight starred Leslie Nielsen and became a cult classic for its slapstick humor?
Category: 1980s Comedies
Answer: Airplane!
This everyday item, invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, revolutionized communication by allowing people to speak to each other over long distances. What is it?
Category: Inventions
Answer: Telephone
What condiment, made from fermented soybeans, is commonly used in East Asian cuisine to add a salty, umami flavor?
Answer: Soy sauce
Category: Condiments
What large statue of Jesus Christ sits atop Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, overlooking the city?
Category: South American Landmarks
Answer: Christ the Redeemer