World History
What was the first civilization on earth?
Sumerian civilization
Who directed the film "Inception"?
Christopher Nolan
What is the name of the organization responsible for governing international soccer? (+50 pts for naming it)
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
Which video game franchise features a character named Master Chief?
Halo
Perilous
Dangerous
What has a heart that doesn't beat?
Artichoke
Who is known as the "King of K-pop"? (+15 pts if you name him)
G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong) from the group BIGBANG.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican city
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus (Octavian)
Who played the character of Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" film series?
Emma Watson
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the FIFA World Cup?
FIFA World Cup Trophy
What is the best-selling video game of all time?
Minecraft
Myriad
Many in number
What has to be broken before you can use it?
Egg
What is the name of the first K-pop group to win a Billboard Music Award?
BTS
What continent is known as the "Land Down Under"?
Australia
What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown
Who directed the 1994 film "Pulp Fiction"?
Quentin Tarantino
Who won the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament?
Italy
What is the name of the fictional city in which "Grand Theft Auto V" primarily takes place?
Los Santos
Meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
A penny (coin)
Which K-pop group debuted with the song "Twilight" and is known for its unique concepts?
ONEUS.
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
What year did the Berlin Wall fall? x2 points if you explain the purpose of the Berlin Wall
1989
Who played the character of Black Panther/T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Chadwick Boseman
Which player has won the most FIFA Ballon d'Or awards?
Lionel Messi, with 7 awards
Which agent in Valorant can deploy turrets and use a lockdown ability to immobilize enemies within its radius?
Killjoy
Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time.
What begins with an "e" and only contains one letter?
Envelope
What is the name of the K-pop group known for its hit song "Love Scenario"?
iKON
What is the highest waterfall in the world?
Angel Falls (located in Venezuela).
What was the name of the first satellite launched into space?
Sputnik 1
What is the highest-grossing animated film of all time (as of 2022)?
Frozen II
Which English soccer team is known as the "Red Devils"?
Manchester United
Which iteration of Counter-Strike introduced the Arms Race game mode, where players progress through a series of weapons with each kill?
CS:GO
Eloquent
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
I'm tall when I'm young, and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?
Candle
Which South Korean entertainment company is known as the "Big 3" in K-pop?
SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment.
Which country is known as the "Land of Fire and Ice"?
Iceland
Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
Nicholas II
What famous ocean liner sank back in 1912?
The Titanic
Who is the top goal scorer in the history of the UEFA European Championship? (+50 pts for the number of goals)
Cristiano Ronaldo, with 14 goals
What is the name of the map that features a neon-lit urban environment in Valorant?
Neon dawn
Sycophant
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage; a flatterer.
I'm not alive, but I can grow. I don't have lungs, but I need air. What am I?
Fire
What is the name of the K-pop group formed by Big Hit Entertainment, which debuted in 2013?
BTS
What is the largest lake in Africa?
Lake Victoria
What was the name of the last ruling dynasty of ancient Egypt? (for half point name the last pharaoh of Egypt)
Ptolemaic dynasty (Cleopatra VII)
Which movie features a group of scientists from "Monarch" who embark on a journey to a mysterious island inhabited by giant creatures?
Kong: Skull Island
Which country has won the most FIFA Women's World Cup titles?
USA
Which video game console was released by Sony in 2013
PS4
Ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
What has one eye but can't see?
Needle
Who is known as the "Rap god" in K-pop?
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), RM, formerly known as Rap Monster
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro.
How many major gods does the Greek mythology have? (+15 pts for naming each god)
Which animal is the cartoon character blinky bill?
Koala
Who is the current coach of the Argentina national soccer team?
Lionel Scaloni
In the game "Minecraft," what is the name of the dimension where players encounter the Ender Dragon?
The End
Surreptitious
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
I'm light as a feather, yet the strongest person can't hold me for long. What am I?
Breath
Who is known as the "Nation's MC" in South Korea and is also a host of popular K-pop music shows?
Yoo Jae-suk.
Which country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes"?
Finland
What year did The Peloponnesian War begin and end? (+50 points for naming the victor)
431 BCE and ended in 404 BCE (Sparta)
When is American Independence Day?
4th of July
Who is the all-time leading scorer in the English Premier League?
Alan Shearer, with 260 goals
Which video game series features characters such as Chun-Li, Ryu, and Ken?
Street Fighter
Ineffable
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
What runs but never walks, has a mouth but never talks?
River
Which K-pop group was the first to win a Daesang (Grand Prize) at the Melon Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and Mnet Asian Music Awards in the same year?(+50 pts for when)
BTS (2016)
Which island is the largest in the Caribbean?
Cuba