Linguistic Diversity
Which continent is the most linguistically diverse in the world?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Europe
Africa is home to anywhere from 800 to 1,500 of the world’s languages, making it the most linguistically diverse continent.
Which country is known as “the land of no rivers”?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Libya
C) Egypt
D) Jordan
Saudi Arabia has no permanent rivers; most of its fresh water comes from desalination plants or underground reservoirs.
Where was the world’s oldest fossil found?
A) South Africa
B) Australia
C) China
D) Canada
A 3.4 billion-year-old fossil was discovered in Australia, making it the location of the oldest known fossil.
How much pizza do Americans eat each day?
A) 10 acres
B) 25 acres
C) 50 acres
D) 100 acres
Americans consume approximately 100 acres of pizza daily, which equals about 3 billion pizzas sold annually.
What’s the most linguistically diverse country in the world?
A) India
B) Nigeria
C) Papua New Guinea
D) Indonesia
With more than 840 languages spoken, Papua New Guinea holds the title of the most linguistically diverse country.
Which country has the most natural lakes?
A) Russia
B) Canada
C) United States
D) Finland
Canada has the most natural lakes in the world, with estimates of more than 2 million, covering about 9% of its surface area.
Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A) China
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) Germany
Italy is home to 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the most of any country in the world.
Which country consumes the most ice cream per person?
A) United States
B) New Zealand
C) Australia
D) Canada
New Zealanders consume the most ice cream per capita in the world, eating around 28 liters (eight gallons) per person each year. The U.S. is second, with Americans consuming around 26 liters (seven gallons) per person annually.
Which language has the most native speakers in the world?
A) English
B) Spanish
C) Mandarin Chinese
D) Arabic
With nearly 1.3 billion native speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world.
Which country is the largest producer of oxygen?
A) Brazil
B) Russia
C) Canada
D) United States
Siberia, in Russia, is home to about 25% of the world’s forests, making Russia the largest producer of oxygen globally.
What are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Great Pyramid of Giza, Colossus of Rhodes, Lighthouse of Alexandria, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Temple of Artemis, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Hanging Gardens of Babylon
What is the most popular sport in the world?
A) Cricket
B) Soccer (Football)
C) Basketball
D) Baseball
Soccer, also known as football, is considered the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated 4 billion fans globally.
What language is considered the hardest for English speakers to learn?
A) Arabic
B) Japanese
C) Russian
D) Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese is considered the hardest language to learn for English speakers due to its complex writing system and tonal nature.
Which country is the most mountainous?
A) Nepal
B) Switzerland
C) Bhutan
D) Peru
Bhutan is the most mountainous country in the world, with mountains covering 98.8% of its land.
What are the New Seven Wonders of the World?
Great Wall of China · Chichén Itzá · Petra · Machu Picchu · Christ the Redeemer · Colosseum · Taj Mahal
When was the first modern Olympics?
A) 1892
B) 1896
C) 1900
D) 1912
The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece, from April 6–15, 1896.
Which country is the flattest?
A) Netherlands
B) Bangladesh
C) Maldives
D) Denmark
The Maldives is the flattest country in the world, with its terrain consistently about 1.5 meters above sea level.
What is the most widely practiced religion in the world?
A) Islam
B) Hinduism
C) Christianity
D) Buddhism
Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the world, with 31.1% of the global population identifying as Christian as of July 2024.
Which country has the most public holidays per year?
A) India
B) Thailand
C) Nepal
D) Mexico
Nepal has the most public holidays in the world, with 39 holidays celebrated each year. These holidays bring the country to a standstill and allow people to come together in the spirit of community and celebration.