General knowledge I
Which famous basketball player has a shoe brand named after him?
Micheal Jordan
How many zeros are in a one hundred thousand?
5
A bird that is very colourful, medium size and can speak
Parrot
What is the largest state in the USA?
Alaska
At which annual sporting event are strawberries and cream usually served?
Wimbledon
What is Ramen and where does it come from?
Japanese noodles
Name two American car company names
Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Buick
How many stars are on the American Flag?
50
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
Where is Silicon Valley located?
California
True
At what temperature does water boil?
212ºF (100°C)
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
Pacific Ocean.
That video game has main characters named "Alex" and "Steve"?
Minecraft
This is the longest river in the world.
The Nile River
What is the name of Kristoff's reindeer in Frozen?
Sven
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
Name 2 of the Wonders of the World.
Taj Mahal
Ang Kor Wat
Great Wall of China
Machu Picchu
Colosseum
Petra
The Great Pyramid
Great Barrier Reef
A type of food that cannot go bad.
Honey.
What is a verb in English grammar?
An action word.. jump, play, talk, think, swim, run....
What flower is famously grown in the Netherlands?
Tulips
Name the months of the year (backward)
December, November, October, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February, January
Who wrote the song "We Are the World?
Michael Jackson
Name 3 of the 5 languages that are spoken in Switzerland?
German, French, Italian, and Romansh. German,
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What city is known as "The Big Apple?"
New York City
What is the only flying mammal?
Bat
What group of people from modern-day Norway explored and conquered land by sea between the 9th and 11th centuries?
The Vikings
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil
Which group of ancient peoples worshiped cats?
The Egyptians
What do you call a group of fish?
A School of Fish
What instrument did ancient people use as a clock?
Sundial
What was the first landmark that many immigrants to the US saw as they approached New York Harbor?
Statue of Liberty
How many books are there in the Harry Potter series?
seven (7)
How many teeth does an adult human have?
a) 40 b) 32 c) 50
b) 32