Geography
Which ocean lies on the east coast of China?
Pacific Ocean
Genghis Khan was the leader of which huge empire?
The Mongol Empire
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What colour belt does a complete beginner wear in karate?
White
Which country is famous for windmills and tulips?
The Netherlands
Which explorer reached the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What are the three common states of matter?
Solid, liquid and gas
In the Harry Potter series, what is the name of the school of magic?
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (accept Hogwarts)
Which sport is played at the Wimbledon Championships?
Tennis
Which sea separates Africa from Europe?
Mediterranean Sea
What were the ancient trade routes called that connected China to the Mediterranean?
The Silk Road
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
Which famous artist cut off part of his own ear?
Vincent van Gogh
What is the name of the running race that is 42.195 kilometres long?
A marathon
What mountain range is the natural border between Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
What English document from 1215 limited the power of the king?
Magna Carta
What do we call an animal that eats only plants?
A herbivore
What type of music did Bob Marley make famous around the world?
Reggae
In which winter sport do athletes perform a “triple axel”?
Figure skating
What is the name of the long mountain range along the west coast of South America?
The Andes
What system of writing that uses pictures was used in ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The femur
Who wrote The Hunger Games books?
Suzanne Collins
What is a perfect score in a single game of bowling?
*300*