Geography and Places
What is the largest continent in both land area and population?
Asia
The Beatles come from this country
UK
This famous poet from England wrote Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare
The ancient Olympic Games were first held in this country
Greece
Sushi originated in this Asian country
Japan
This South American country is home to both the Amazon Rainforest and Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
He created a galaxy far, far away in 1977 — and changed sci-fi filmmaking forever.
George Lucas
Who wrote 1984?
George Orwell
This ancient civilization built the pyramids of Giza
Egypt
This French pastry is known for its crescent shape and buttery layers
Croissant
What is the world’s longest river?
The Nile River
A film that tells the story of Chihiro, a young girl trapped in a mysterious bathhouse full of spirits
Spirited Away directed by Hayao Miyazaki
In Homer’s Odyssey, this clever hero takes 10 years to return home after the Trojan War.
Odysseus
This Mexican muralist used public art to depict indigenous identity, class struggle, and post-revolution ideals on the walls of Mexico City
Diego Rivera
This drink, made from tea leaves, milk, and tapioca pearls, became popular in Taiwan
Boba or Bubble Tea
What is the world’s largest desert?
Sahara Desert
This South Korean film made history by winning Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards
Parasite
This Japanese form of short poetry captures fleeting moments of nature and emotion in just 17 syllables
Haiku
The United Nations was founded shortly after this global conflict ended in 1945
World War II
The Brazilian festival known for samba dancing, colorful costumes, and parades is called
Carnival
What country flag features a large cedar tree in the center?
Lebanon
This band’s 1979 album follows Pink, a disillusioned musician who builds a metaphorical barrier to isolate himself from the world
The Wall by Pink Floyd
What language is this?: Jeśli możesz to przeczytać, to jesteś geniuszem
Polish
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of this decades-long political tension
The Cold War
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated primarily by people of this religion
Hinduism