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100

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington

100

What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

Vatican

100

Who directed the movie "Titanic"?

James Cameron directed the movie "Titanic."

100

What is the political ideology that advocates for a classless, stateless society called?

Communism advocates for a classless, stateless society.

100

Who wrote the novel 1984?

George Orwell

200

In what year did World War II end?

World War II ended in 1945.

200

Which country has the most time zones?

France

200

What is the highest-grossing movie of all time (as of 2024)?

"Avatar" is the highest-grossing movie of all time.

200

Which political philosophy emphasizes limited government and individual freedom?

Liberalism

200

What is the title of the first book in the "Harry Potter" series?

The first book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (or Sorcerer’s Stone in the U.S.).

300

Which ancient civilization built the pyramids in Egypt?

The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.

300

Through which three countries does the Amazon River flow?

The Amazon River flows through Peru, Colombia, and Brazil.

300

Which actor played the character of Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Robert Downey Jr. played the character of Iron Man.

300

What is the term for a system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler?

An autocracy is a system where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler.

300

Which classic novel begins with the line "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"?

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens begins with that line.

400

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

The main cause was the conflict over slavery.

400

Which continent has the most countries?

Africa has the most countries, with 54 recognized sovereign states.

400

Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023?

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023.

400

What is the name of the agreement signed in 1992 that created the European Union (EU)?

The Maastricht Treaty created the European Union.

400

Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?

Jane Austen

500

Who was known as the "Iron Lady"?

Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the UK, was known as the "Iron Lady."

500

Which river flows through Paris?

The Seine River flows through Paris.

500

What is the name of the hobbit played by Elijah Wood in "The Lord of the Rings"?

The name of the hobbit is Frodo Baggins.

500

Who was the first president of South Africa after the end of apartheid?

Nelson Mandela

500

Which book is the longest in the Harry Potter series?

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the longest book in the series.